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Antonio Banderas Named UN Goodwill Ambassador With Focus On Poverty
Spanish actor Antonio Banderas has agreed to act as U.N. Goodwill Ambassador for the fight against poverty, the United Nations Development Program announced Wednesday....
More Urbanites Picking Fresh Fruit on Public Property for Free
Last fall, Eric Alperin, a San Francisco artist, heard about blackberries, plums and loquats growing on public property in his city and free for...
Bon Jovi to Visit Skid Row and Homeless Shelters on New Tour
Jon Bon Jovi's new tour is bringing the veteran rock star to venues he doesn't usually visit on the road. A...
Operation Warm Gives Tens of Thousands of New Coats to Kids
Americans are helping to keep kids warm in spite of the recent Arctic blast through Operation Warm, a charity that provides brand new coats...
Mystery Couple in Diner Starts “Magical” Chain Reaction
An unknown couple started a chain reaction at Aramingo Diner in Port Richmond, PA by paying for their own meal and for the tab...
Good news: Cities See Burglaries Fall
Crime rates for homicide, robbery and rape have been dropping for several years, according to FBI statistics, but now, despite the recession, in...
Teenage Girl Hailed for Helping Fallen Runner
Dominique Lincoln was running up a hill during a cross-country race when the ground beneath her seemed to vanish. Dominique...
Urban Philly Teens Compete for $10Million X Prize for Hybrid Car Design
Students from a team at West Philadelphia High School are the only teenagers in a field of about 90 teams from around the world...
(New Video) Dad Hugs Instead of Yells When Daughter Throws Ball Back
In Philadelphia a man makes a great catch of a foul ball, leaning over the rail in the upper deck. After...
National Day of Encouragement September 12 Honors Teens Making a Difference
The Encouragement Foundation, sponsor of this year's National Day of Encouragement, launched its "7 Days Across America" campaign to showcase the impressive actions of...
Giving 300,000 Birthday Smiles
Imagine a child who watches a friend receiving a pile of presents from his parents, but then remembers that his own family is too...
The Compliment Guys on a 10-city, Feel-Good Tour
The Compliment Guys may be visiting your town to shout out praise to all who pass by...
"I love those sunglasses!"
"I love your smile."
"You...
Philly Rolls Out Solar-Powered Trash Compactors
Philadelphia has replaced 700 downtown trash bins with 500 high-tech compactors, which use solar energy to condense trash — cutting down collection trips...
Kids Banned From Pool Get Disney Trip from Tyler Perry
Hollywood actor and producer Tyler Perry was so disturbed after hearing that 65 Pennsylvania children were refused pool privileges at a swim club...
US Consumer Confidence Jumps by Most in Six Years
U.S. consumer confidence jumped in May by the most in six years, bolstering indications that the recession will end this year. The 28-point...
Church Building Destroyed but Congregation is Resurrected With New Purpose
Today, the Peace Baptist Church will hear the familiar story of Easter resurrection and rebirth. And, rising again is something the...
Brian Dawkins to Give Tickets to Fired Eagles Employee
Last month, Dan Leone was fired from his part-time job with the Philadelphia Eagles after criticizing the team for letting veteran Brian Dawkins...
International Year of Astronomy Kicks Off, Bringing the Universe Down to Earth
A large cluster of astronomers were sighted in Paris last week at the official launch of the International Year of Astronomy. Planned to coincide...
Healthiest Cities in US: Lincoln, Nebraska is #1
The top four healthiest cities for 2007 according to the US Centers for Disease Control are: Lincoln, Nebraska; Fargo, North Dakota; Boulder, Colorado; and...
Ten Extraordinary Americans Recognized for Innovation in Health Care
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation announced the 2008 recipients of its Community Health Leaders Award for individuals who overcome the odds to improve...