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Stop to Go! Philly Trains to Recycle Brake Energy
U.S. transit agencies hope to save money by storing energy created when subways put on the brakes. Teams in Philadelphia, New York, Los Angeles...
Julian and Sean Lennon Come Together on Eve of John’s 70th Birthday
Fans of John Lennon plan to "Come Together" at events around the world this Saturday to mark what would have been his 70th birthday....
Four Cities Receive $12 Million to Improve College Graduation Rates
History shows that less than one-quarter of low-income students at community colleges overcome the challenges of earning a degree. Yesterday, the Bill & Melinda...
100 Million Poor Families to Get Clean-Burning Stoves From Mrs. Clinton
As the primary cooking and heating tool for nearly three billion people, traditional cookstoves and open fires cause 1.9 million premature deaths worldwide each...
Radio Personality Searches for Passion as Volunteer for 30 Charities in 30 Days
On September 1st, New York City based radio personality, Trey Morgan embarked on a journey designed to shock him into a more philanthropic way...
The Hero of a Nation Looks Back and Ahead
After years of trying to dodge the fame Olympic success brought her, an Aboriginal athlete who carried the torch that opened the Sydney Games...
Tennis Stars Rally For Peace at US Open
Sporting events can always be counted on to bring feuding nations together - think, US ping pong players visiting in China in the 1970's.
In...
Student Army Updates Oregon, One City at a Time
The University of Oregon is marshaling a veritable army of faculty and students in architecture, law, business, and other fields to help Oregon's capital...
12 Tips for Getting Regular Exercise — and the Benefits for Happiness
Exercise is a KEY to happiness. Research shows that people who exercise are healthier, more energetic, think more clearly, sleep better, and have delayed...
Ailing Dad Finally Sees Son Play
You might have considered Wednesday night's Major League Baseball game between the Florida Marlins and New York Mets to be just another game, but...
Rapper DMC Co-Founds Camp for Foster Kids in Need
Rap pioneer, Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels, better known as one of the founding members of Run-D.M.C., is all about giving back. The 46-year-old recently co-founded...
Muslim American Spends Week as Homeless Man for Ramadan
Many of New York City's Muslims will fast, pray and give alms to the poor in their observance of Ramadan, but Yusef Ramelize has...
Hundreds to Kiss in Times Square, Celebrating 65th Anniversary of V-J Day Photo
Revelers in Times Square will reenact a moment captured on film 65 years ago today, when news of a Japanese surrender, which marked the...
School Shopping Season Begins With 19 States Waiving Sales Tax
Many states are implementing a tax holiday in the coming weeks, hoping to boost retail sales and let struggling families get more for their...
Obama Honors 13 Citizens for Their Good Deeds
This week, President Barack Obama awarded the 2010 Citizens Medal to 13 outstanding Americans who have "performed exemplary deeds of service for their country...
Mosque Plan at Ground Zero Overcomes Major Obstacle with Landmarks Vote
The New York Landmarks Preservation Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to deny landmark status to the building at 45-47 Park Place located two blocks from...
Lebron James Publicity Stunt Earns $2.5 Million for Boys and Girls Clubs
Two recent sporting events have netted the Boys and Girls Club of America around $3 million dollars thanks to the attractive power of great...
(Updated) Ringo Starr Marks 70th Birthday With Peace Salute
Celebrating his birthday with raucous applause at New York’s Hard Rock Café on Wednesday, the oldest Beatle proved he’s still young at heart, asking...
Can Cities Save Our Bees?
Surprisingly, beekeepers have discovered that bees kept in urban areas are healthier and produce better honey. Fewer pesticides and a greater biodiversity help bee...
Chevrolet Adds Four States to its Volt Electric Car Launch
Chevrolet is adding Texas, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut to the list of launch markets for the Volt -- and some cities will...