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 transportation department announced it would make all buses wheelchair-accessible by next year
• ·Study finds that reading to young children helps develop language skills
• ·A government program provided grants to small businesses to upgrade their online presence
• ·A café hosted a live music night featuring local musicians every Friday evening
• ·A sports team won a national championship and celebrated with a parade
• ·A pet rescue organization started a foster-to-adopt program to help animals find permanent homes
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on local businesses celebrating 50 years
• ·A tech company announced $500 million in AI research and development investment
• ·A scientist developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·A clothing brand announced it will donate a portion of its sales to environmental conservation groups
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell aging
• ·Newspaper profiles local entrepreneur who started business from garage
• ·A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive content
• ·Researchers studied how exercise affects mood in people with depression
• ·A farmers market started a “kids’ corner” where children can learn about farming through hands-on activities
• ·Government introduces new policy to reduce plastic waste