Supporting local military by sending holiday care packages is goal of grassroots organization

A local grassroots organization is supporting local members of the military one care package at a time during the holiday season, with thoughtful touches of home tucked into each gift box.

Local grassroots organization sends care packages for local military
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A local grassroots organization is supporting local members of the military one care package at a time during the holiday season, with thoughtful touches of home tucked into each gift box.

United Airlines Fantasy Flight takes children on special holiday trip to the North Pole

This year’s "Fantasy Flight" is an annual special holiday trip that United Airlines and Children’s Hospice International organized for kids being treated in the Washington D.C. area.

Video: 'Spunky' husky rescued from storm drain

“Sebastian, had always wanted to meet the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but instead, found himself face to face with a couple of Animal Control Officers!"

Want to donate to charity this holiday season? Try one of these vending machines

“Giving Machines" have opened up in 41 U.S. cities for the holiday season, as well as in 14 different international cities. Here’s how they work and where to find them.

Thanksgiving miracle: Family searches for 'angel' nurse who rescued children after horrific car crash

A Utah family is on a quest to find a mysterious nurse who acted as an "angel" after a Thanksgiving car crash. Kassidy Renzello and her family were involved in a collision when a stranger, claiming to be a nurse, appeared to help.

Neighbors thankful after elderly man saved from overnight fire

A neighborhood in Montgomery County is thankful for the quick action of first responders who saved an elderly man from a house on Thursday.

Musician turns trashed piano into beautiful moment in South Philly

Talented musician Suzanne Sheer, recently turned a trashed piano on the sidewalk into a beautiful moment on South Broad Street.

Robotic legs allowing children to take first steps

New technology is allowing kids who have never been able to walk before the opportunity to take steps of their own.

Rosalynn Carter remembered as champion for mental health advocacy

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter spent five decades of championing the education, understanding, and normalizing of mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Photos: Former first lady Rosalynn Carter over the years

Rosalynn Carter constantly found ways to give back to each community she touched. Here's a look at her life and work over the years:

Iowa teen farms an acre of land to fill food banks with fresh veggies

Since her project began, 17-year-old Lauren Schroeder has grown more than 7,000 pounds of fresh produce for local food banks.