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 library started offering storytime for seniors where volunteers read aloud to elderly community members
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from another museum
• ·A bookstore started a book club for young adults that meets once a month to discuss popular novels
• ·A tech company donated computers to a community center for public use
• ·A new study revealed that pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than non-pet owners, according to a medical journal.
• ·Library expands digital collection with 10000 new e books
• ·Researchers found that using natural cleaning products can reduce indoor air pollution and improve health
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce their energy use at home
• ·A tennis player returned to competition after a year-long injury and won a minor tournament
• ·The city hosted an art fair with works by local artists
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.1% in September the lowest in 20 years
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician with national following
• ·Researchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body
• ·A new study indicated that working from home reduces stress for most employees
• ·Research finds that reading before bed helps improve sleep quality in adults
• ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 70 elderly residents