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 new report showed college graduates entering tech increased by 15% in the past year
• ·Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower LDL cholesterol levels
• ·A local theater performed a children’s play
• ·A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and weights for guests
• ·Ambulance service offers free first aid training to schools
• ·A major car brand announced it will stop making gasoline-powered cars by 2035
• ·A pet rescue organization hosted an adoption event that found homes for 50 animals in one day
• ·A city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·A bank introduced a savings account with a 4% interest rate for new customers
• ·Bakery introduces gluten free croissants made with rice flour and tapioca starch
• ·A school district decided to add financial literacy classes to the high school curriculum
• ·Doctors recommended that people limit their intake of sugary drinks to prevent obesity
• ·A new museum dedicated to modern art opened in the city center yesterday, featuring works from artists around the world.
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week improves mental well-being in older adults