'These children really need our help': Philadelphia non-profit hands out 500 gifts to families in need
Santa Claus may have already made his rounds, but plenty of helpful elves in the form of volunteers are making sure everyone gets a Christmas in Philadelphia.
17-year-old DC teen becomes one of the youngest licensed Black pilots in US
Many kids have dreams of becoming a pilot – but how about achieving your dream at age 17!
Florida man lifts overturned Jeep to rescue toddler after accident
A baby boy is safe after a Florida driver was in the right place at the right time and saved him from an overturned Jeep!
Volvo and Starbucks team up to add electric vehicle charging stations at 15 stores
Customers stopping by some neighborhood Starbucks can now recharge themselves and their battery-powered vehicles at new electric vehicle charging stations, a new pilot program between the coffee retailer and Volvo.
USPS worker helps save woman’s life after seeing mail pileup
U.S. Postal Service employee Kayla Berridge noticed her customer’s mail was piling up. Officers later found the elderly woman trapped inside her home for at least three days.
Soldier reunites with daughter during Indiana Pacers game: ‘heartwarming surprise’
Aaron Kern, who was assigned to Operation Allies Welcome at Camp Atterbury, broke down with emotion after reuniting with his daughter at an NBA game.
Minnesota teen jumps out of McDonald’s drive-thru window to save choking customer
Sydney Raley didn’t think twice about jumping through a McDonald’s drive-through window to render first-aid to a choking customer.
21 heartwarming, feel-good things that happened in 2021
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, there were a lot of feel-good moments in 2021.
Biden encourages young girl with stutter, invites her to White House
President Joe Biden, who has been open about having a speech impediment his whole life, was seen giving words of encouragement to a young girl in Massachusetts who has a stutter, even inviting her to the White House.
Wyoming girl, teddy bear reunited after year-long separation during Glacier National Park trip
Six-year-old Naomi Pascal lost a teddy bear she had since leaving an Ethiopian orphanage. Thanks to a sharp-eyed, compassionate park ranger, she has been reunited with the irreplaceable stuffed animal a year later.
Arkansas restaurant pays student employees to do homework during shift
A restaurant group in Arkansas is allowing student employees to do homework for an hour while on the clock, an initiative that is raising grades and also recruiting more employees amid the country’s labor shortage.
Severely injured dog rescued by Philly firefighters finds happy home with rescuer
Philadelphia firefighters are used to saving lives, but on a Friday night in late June, a different kind of rescue mission was taking place as a severely injured pit bull was in dire need of help.
NJ state troopers use first aid to save man's life after crash
Three New Jersey state troopers have been credited for saving the life of a driver who was pulled from his vehicle after a crash.
New Jersey police officers help woman in need with bus fare
New Jersey police officers are being hailed for going above and beyond to help a woman in need.
St. Pete bartender goes viral after using fake receipt to rescue woman from being harassed
A St. Pete bartender is being called a hero for saving a woman from a 'creepy' guy, using a receipt clipboard to pass her a note, asking if she wanted help.
Teen mows veterans’ lawns to honor late grandfather: ‘He taught me’
Fourteen-year-old Nathan Adams lost his grandfather, Fred, to cancer. Nathan channeled his grief into action, cutting grass for veterans in Fred’s honor.
Arkansas rookie police officer saves newborn from choking
A rookie officer in Pottsville, Arkansas used his training and dad instincts to save a baby who was choking.
9-year-old finds $5,000 under floor mat while cleaning family SUV
An Indiana family purchased their Chevy Suburban back in September, but it was only recently that 9-year-old Landon Melvin was cleaning the SUV and found an envelope containing $5,000 under a floor mat.
After his bike was stolen, a Philly man devised a plan to get it back
A Philadelphia man was heartbroken to discover his bike stolen, but was determined to get it back from the person who stole it. He devised a plan to get the bike with the help of Philadelphia police.
Former drug dealer now sworn in as attorney before same judge who challenged him to change his life
"He challenged me (at sentencing), and he said Mr. Martell, I dare you to be a CEO of a Fortune 500 company, instead of out here selling drugs," Martell said. He took that challenge head-on.