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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• ·The school board voted to update the curriculum to include more digital literacy courses
• ·The police department launched a new app that allows users to report suspicious activity anonymously
• ·A popular musician performed a free concert in a public square to celebrate the city’s anniversary
• ·Opera house stages new production of La Traviata with modern costumes
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of bird in a remote forest
• ·A major airline updated its in flight entertainment system with more movie options
• ·A coffee shop started offering bring your own mug discounts to reduce disposable waste
• ·The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life
• ·A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinators
• ·Pet hospital offers 24 hour emergency care for pets
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 4 percent thanks to new jobs in tourism
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 15% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·The government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic pest control methods
• ·Engineers design new bridge to withstand extreme weather conditions
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new bus terminal in the city center
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would add 15 new plant-based menu items to its locations nationwide