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College Student Shocked by the Food the Cafeteria Threw Away Decides to Do Something
Ben Simon, a senior at the University of Maryland happened to be in the cafeteria around closing time and saw the amount of food...
Obama Signs Farm Bill Allowing Industrial Hemp Research
President Obama has signed the Farm Bill which contains an amendment to legalize hemp production for research purposes. Originally introduced by Representatives Jared Polis...
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Dad’s Message Recorded At War is Gift for Family Decades Later
At 71, Margaret Ann Wolf Harris heard her father's voice for the first time in her adult life.
Her dad, Sgt. Cody Wolf, died in...
Record $390,000 Pours In for Cancer Patient Struck by Paralysis
After being dealt one devastating blow after another, a record-breaking number of donations has changed the life of a former cancer patient who suddenly...
She Created an Ethical Fashion Co. Right Out of College – After Move to Cambodia!
Upon graduating from Baltimore’s Maryland Institute College of Art with a degree in Fibers, 21-year-old Rachel Faller took the road less traveled. By “less”...
New Malaria Vaccine Proved 100% Effective in Protecting Against the Disease
A new malaria vaccine has become the first in tests to be 100% effective in providing protection against the deadly disease. The promising results...
Teen Creates Flashlight that Runs on Body Heat
Thanks to social media's love of science fair winners, we are hearing more stories these days about teenagers inventing marvelous machines and making scientific...
Small Statured Football Star is on Anti-Bullying, Pro-Kindness Crusade
"I knew something had to be done," said Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice, whose foundation was adrift without a focus.
It began when a...
Hardware Store Recreates Van Gogh’s Starry Night With Door Knobs
Looking at a warehouse full of outdated and discontinued door knobs, the folks at Union Hardware in Bethesda, Maryland wondered what they could possible...
Home Solar Leasing Pumped Nearly $1 Billion into California in 2012
The number of homeowners installing solar panels leased from third parties is skyrocketing in the US, particularly in states that initiate incentive programs, like...
Oyster Harvest Set to Double, Prices to Drop
In October, oystermen on the Chesapeake Bay began to experience the best year in decades with officials estimating the harvest to double over last...
A-Student Drop-out, Wins World Series of Poker and $8.5 Million
Greg Merson, an A student who dropped out of the University of Maryland and beat a drug addiction has also now beaten the table...
Teen Cancer Survivor Wins Lottery, Plans to Pay It Forward
Nick Ruth has been playing the Maryland Lottery for just over a year, but this past Friday, he said it “just felt right.” Following...
Woman Buys Renoir Masterpiece for $7 In West Virginia Flea Market
A Maryland woman didn't recognize the priceless painting when she bought it in a box of knick knacks for seven dollars in a West...
True Independence: How to Remain Grateful During 6 Days Without Electricity or Running Water
After nearly 15 years of looking at the bright side as publisher of the Good News Network, I instinctively knew over the last 5...
Sierra Club Partners with Sungevity to Help Families Go Solar
The Sierra Club, the nation's largest environmental organization, last week announced a new partnership with Sungevity, one of the country's leading residential solar providers,...
15-Year-old Wins National Prize for Creating Pancreatic Cancer Test
A new breakthrough that provides early detection for the most lethal form of cancer was created by a 15-year-old Maryland teen, after his mom...
Church Leaders Forgive, Offer Funeral Services for Homeless Man Who Killed Priest
The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland is offering forgiveness and a funeral service for a homeless man who killed himself after fatally shooting a priest...
School Teachers Who Won Mega Millions Lottery, Will Keep Working
Three Maryland winners sharing the record $656 million lottery payoff are remaining anonymous but garnering praise for their intentions to continue teaching school children.
The...