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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• ·A popular coffee chain launched a new series of drinks made with local ingredients
• ·Research indicates that early reading programs improve literacy rates in preschoolers
• ·A major car manufacturer unveiled its first fully electric SUV with a 500-mile range
• ·A new restaurant specializing in plant-based cuisine opened in the city center
• ·A university research team found that social media use can increase feelings of loneliness in young adults
• ·Local schools organized a fundraiser to support music and art programs
• ·A tech company unveiled a new virtual reality headset for gaming and education
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the northern neighborhood
• ·A museum displayed ancient Egyptian artifacts that had been on loan from a foreign museum
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·Pet sitting service expands to offer more flexible scheduling options
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 58 countries
• ·A new app launched to help users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel