A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 42% since the start of the decade

The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhoodResearchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

The government started a program to help small businesses set up online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goalsDoctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseases

The local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s historyA new study revealed that air pollution from factories affects memory in older adults

The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes on main roads to promote cycling

A major airline added new in-flight movies and TV shows to keep passengers entertainedFlorist delivers free flowers to senior centers on Mother’s Day

Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to familiesBook publisher launches new series of adventure books for middle schoolers

Research finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehicles

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• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for young adults
• ·A tech firm announced a partnership with a school district to provide coding workshops
• ·A charity started a job training program for homeless individuals, helping them find employment in local businesses
• ·A new animal shelter opened to provide care for stray cats and dogs in the city
• ·Study indicates that playing chess improves problem solving skills in elementary students
• ·A national park reported a sighting of a rare animal thought to be extinct
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of several mountain roads due to snow
• ·Survey reveals that most travelers prioritize sustainable tourism options
• ·The local museum hosted a night at the museum event with special tours and activities
• ·A government program helped first-time homebuyers
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·The government provided financial support to small businesses affected by the pandemic
• ·A fitness app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities reached 2 million downloads
• ·Gardening center hosts classes on organic pest control for home gardens
• ·Scientists discover well preserved dinosaur footprint in desert region dating back 120 million years
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 34% of the country’s total energy production