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 fast-food chain added vegan menu items including burgers and fries to all locations
• ·The government introduced new guidelines to ensure safer working conditions for construction workers
• ·A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinators
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant species with potential medicinal properties
• ·Government approves funding for new public park in urban neighborhood
• ·An oil company announced it will build a carbon capture facility to reduce emissions
• ·A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literature
• ·A new study showed that drinking enough water can improve skin health
• ·A wildfire in the national forest has burned over 10,000 acres; firefighters are working around the clock to contain the blaze.
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find local fitness classes
• ·Florist partners with local farms to source fresh flowers for arrangements
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 40% in adults.
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others
• ·A new café opened in the neighborhood offering specialty coffee
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stalls
• ·A tech startup developed a device that monitors indoor air quality and alerts users to pollutants