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 local community college started offering free nursing courses for unemployed adults
• ·A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more neighborhood news
• ·A legendary singer announced a comeback tour after 15 years of retirement
• ·Doctors urged parents to make sure their kids get all required vaccines before school starts
• ·A community center hosted a free fitness class every Saturday morning attended by 50+ residents
• ·A wildfire in a national park was fully contained after 12 days of firefighting
• ·Doctors recommended regular health screenings to detect potential health issues early
• ·A global climate change summit concluded with 112 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030
• ·A tech company donated computers to local schools in underserved communities
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·Scientists developed a way to convert plastic waste into fuel addressing global pollution
• ·The government invested $500 million in wind energy projects across the western states
• ·A popular actress announced her return to the stage after a long break
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·A local newspaper launched a digital subscription service to expand its readership
• ·A national forest service announced it will hire 50 additional rangers to patrol remote areas