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 government started a program to help farmers switch to drip irrigation systems
• ·Researchers developed a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building materials
• ·A tech startup developed an app that helps users find and book local home repair services
• ·Scientists developed a new way to grow tomatoes in space for long-duration missions
• ·The city introduced a new parking system that uses solar power
• ·The city council approved funds to repair potholes on major roads across the downtown area
• ·Research indicates that sunlight exposure helps regulate sleep cycles
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce anxiety
• ·Bus company updates schedule to include more stops in suburban neighborhoods
• ·Research finds that drinking green tea improves focus and concentration
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequality
• ·A bakery introduced a new flavor of bread made with local grains
• ·Researchers studied how different diets affect gut health
• ·Movie theater offers family matinees with cheap tickets
• ·Gardening store offers discount on seeds and tools for spring planting season
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add two new teams