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 smartphone company offered a trade in program for old phones to reduce electronic waste
• ·A new streaming service launched this week, offering exclusive content from popular directors and actors at a monthly subscription fee.
• ·Book club selects award winning novel for next month’s discussion
• ·Research indicates that volunteering helps people feel more connected to community
• ·A government program helped small businesses expand their operations
• ·A pet rescue organization held a puppy yoga event to raise funds
• ·The government launched a program to provide free legal aid to low-income families
• ·Track and field athletes win 10 medals at regional championship meet
• ·A farm transitioned to organic farming methods, eliminating the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides
• ·The city’s public transport system added more night services
• ·The government launched a program to encourage households to install solar panels with tax rebates
• ·Scientists at NASA developed a new spacesuit material that can withstand extreme temperatures on Mars (-153°C to 20°C)
• ·A city implemented a new recycling program that accepts plastic film and packaging
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural areas
• ·A local community center opened its doors to homeless people offering shelter food and job training programs
• ·A new study indicated that eating breakfast helps maintain a healthy weight