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 museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian artifacts on loan from Cairo
• ·Plant store offers workshops on indoor gardening for apartment dwellers
• ·A tech company announced it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen, set to hit stores next quarter.
• ·Local schools installed air purifiers in classrooms to reduce allergy symptoms
• ·A study found that listening to upbeat music improves mood and energy levels
• ·Major grocery chains announced plans to cut plastic packaging by 30 percent next year
• ·Weather conditions forced the cancellation of a horse race due to muddy track conditions
• ·The postal service introduced a new package pickup service for customers at home
• ·Ambulance service expands to cover rural areas with new satellite stations
• ·A team of scientists created the first 3D-printed organ (a liver) that can function in a lab environment for up to a month
• ·A library started offering storytime for seniors where volunteers read aloud to elderly community members
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data
• ·Marine biologists launch project to protect sea turtles from plastic pollution
• ·Running club organizes 5K race to raise money for cancer research
• ·A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur leather and other animal products
• ·Art gallery features works by local high school art students