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When Man Got Sick of Trash and Crime, He Bought Buddha Statue for the Street—and Transformed the Neighborhood
Over the course of the last two decades, the “Buddha of Oakland” has completely transformed the Oakland, California neighborhood.
NYC Man Uses Haiku to Battle Street Honking—His ‘Honku’ Poems Rallied a Community (MOTH Monday)
In our latest episode of Moth Monday, a creative Brooklyn man uses haiku poetry to battle street honking—and his Honku poems brought together his community.
When 1,600 Asylum-Seekers Were Sent to This US Town, They Were Welcomed With Housing and Open Arms
This story was submitted as a nomination to the Reader’s Digest “Top 50 Nicest Places in America” contest: a crowd-sourced effort to uncover nooks...
After Rural Pizzeria Burnt to the Ground, Dozens of Amish Folks Rallied to Repay Their Kindness
This pizzeria is being lauded as one of the nicest places in America—and based on its long history of paying forward good deeds, it's not hard to see why.
Despite Language Barrier, Family Develops the Sweetest Connection With Japanese Neighbor
This American family never expected their simple gift of beer and chocolate would lead to such a sweet and lasting relationship with their neighbor.
When Mortuary Intern Invites Strangers to Veteran’s Funeral, 3,000 People Travel From All Over for the Service
When an intern at a Michigan funeral home published an open invitation to a Vietnam veteran's memorial service, over 3,000 people answered his call.
Tom Hanks Becomes Mr. Rogers in Newly Released Trailer for ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’
Moviegoers are gearing up to hit the theaters in November after Sony Pictures released this new trailer for a Fred Rogers biopic starring Tom Hanks.
Ugandan Man Becomes a Lawyer to Win Back His Family Land
Ugandan Jordan Kinyera won back his family’s land back after working for 18 years to become lawyer—and now he's helping others in need of justice.
After $9 Was Stolen From Girl’s Lemonade Stand, Community Gives Her $350 to Pay It Forward
After a group of youngsters stole $9 from a little girl running a lemonade stand, dozens of neighbors rallied behind her charitable mission.
In a Town That Straddles Two Different US States, the Border Actually Brings People Together
Despite how some regional borders tend to divide their communities, this state line has actually served to bring two towns together.
316 Dutch Bus Stops Are Getting Green Roofs Covered in Plants as a Gift For Honeybees
All 316 bus stops in the city of Utrecht will soon be supporting lush green rooftops covered in sedum plants for improving air quality and nourishing bees.
Police Are Fighting Social Isolation By Creating Public ‘Chat Benches’ for Strangers to Chat
As a means of tackling loneliness and social isolation in English towns, local police forces have begun designating specific public benches that can be...
Man Celebrated Pothole’s ‘Birthday’ With Cake to Cajole City Officials – and It Worked
For three months, Frank Sereno had been asking city officials to fill up a particularly pesky pothole on his neighborhood street. When he finally...
With Anonymous Good Deeds Reigning Supreme in Tiny Town, It May Be the ‘Nicest Place’ in US
This quiet little blue-collar neighborhood has had a secret track record for anonymous good deeds – and almost every neighbor has participated.
Four Teenage Boys Rushed to Burning Home to Save 90-Year-old Neighbor Trapped Inside
Four teenage boys leapt into action so they could save the life of their 90-year-old neighbor after her house caught on fire last month.
Inspired By 6-Year-old’s Kindness, a 43-Foot Bridge is Donated to Flood-Affected Nebraska Town
A determined Virginia man has successfully managed to donate a 43-foot bridge to the people of Nebraska after he learned about a Utah youngster's good deed.
Man Taught Himself to Play the Trumpet Solely So He Could Play Taps for Fallen Soldiers
This Minnesota man is now 70 years old, but he refuses to stop paying his respects to fallen veterans soldiers as a means of atoning for his regret.
First Smartphone App to Detect Ear Infections in Children Could Save Unnecessary Doctor’s Visits
Rather than waste time and money on unnecessary visits to the doctor, this app could give parents an easy way to diagnose an ear infection.
Muslim Cab Driver Broke Strict Police Curfew to Drive Hindu Woman in Childbirth to the Hospital
An Indian cab driver is being praised for his compassionate example of “Hindu-Muslim unity” during a strict police curfew earlier this week.
Having Dogs is Great for Your Social Life: Almost Half of Owners Have Made Friends While On ‘Walkies’
A new survey of 2,000 Americans shows that dogs aren't just man's best friend – they're also good for helping you meet new friends too.