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 held a food festival featuring dishes from different cultures around the world
• ·A local newspaper started a daily digital newsletter to keep readers updated on breaking news
• ·A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became a bestseller on international book lists
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund improvements to public schools, including new classrooms and technology.
• ·A community garden hosted a herb drying workshop to teach residents how to preserve herbs
• ·Farmers in the region started growing a new type of drought resistant crop
• ·Local police increased patrols in shopping districts during the holiday season to prevent theft
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s food scene
• ·A community center opened offering free after-school programs for children from low-income households
• ·Scientists develop rapid test for detecting COVID-19 variants
• ·The national space agency shared new images of Saturn’s rings captured by a space probe
• ·The government introduced new regulations for food safety
• ·A local school held a charity event raising over $50000 for children with cancer
• ·Scientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweight
• ·A local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 78 dogs and cats