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 city council voted to extend public transit service to 24 hours on weekends
• ·A technology startup raised $20 million in funding to develop a new app that helps users manage their personal finances.
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·A gym added new fitness classes including yoga and kickboxing to attract more members
• ·The government passed a new law banning single-use plastics in public spaces, with enforcement starting next month.
• ·Paramedics use new technology to stabilize heart attack patients faster
• ·A university opened a new science lab equipped with state-of-the-art technology for student research
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·A community garden won an award for its contributions to the local food system
• ·A tech company released a new software update with improved features
• ·Local farmers market introduces weekly workshops on organic gardening techniques
• ·Weather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal areas
• ·A study showed that eating breakfast every day can improve academic performance in school-aged children
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 15 new locations focusing on community events and local authors
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve hand-eye coordination in kids
• ·A new study revealed that regular exercise can help improve bone density in older adults