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Newtown Shootings Inspire ’26 Acts Of Kindness’ Campaign Spreading on Social Media
People are seeking to spread good in the world after the loss of 26 people at a school in Connecticut by doing random acts...
Therapy Dogs Arrive in Newtown to Help with Grief (Video)
In the midst of unspeakable tragedy in Connecticut , all kinds of offers of help have been pouring in from around the world, including...
Compassionate Airline Fulfills Wish of Sandy Hook Victim’s Relatives
Six-year-old Noah Pozner's family wanted letters from his friends and relatives buried with him, and now thanks to social media and the compassion displayed...
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,...
As Federal Money Dries Up, States Get Creative in Funding Renewable Energy
Advocates of renewable energy have been trying unsuccessfully to pitch a new federal program in gridlocked Washington. But, in the states, progress in Hawaii,...
Man Who Learned to Read at 91, Writes a Book at 98
For 91 years, James Henry, a lifelong fisherman, did not know how to read and write and carried the shame of not being able...
US Home Sales at 11-month High
U.S. home sales hit an 11-month high in December and the number of properties on the market was the fewest in nearly seven years,...
Healthiest US States: Northeast Fares Best, Vermont Tops List
Vermont has again been named the healthiest state in the nation, topping the list for a fifth straight year thanks in part to a...
Wealthy Lottery Winners Make Good on Promise of Philanthropy
Three Connecticut wealth managers who won a $254 million jackpot followed through on their promise to put the money toward philanthropy, today announcing donations...
Hurricane Irene is Milder Than Expected for US Coast, Extensive Damage Averted
Coastal areas in the path of Hurricane Irene were mostly spared from major damage overnight and many residents awoke to catch glimpses of blue...
Driving Services Help Senior Mobility Without Spending Public Money
The Independent Transportation Network of America (ITNAmerica), a national organization is helping older people with their transportation needs at a time of dwindling state...
In Reversal, School Says Teen Can Go to Prom (w/ Video)
A Connecticut high school headmaster has reversed her decision to ban a student from the prom after he broke school rules by hanging his...
Judge Gives Immigrant in Same-Sex Marriage a Reprieve From Deportation
An immigration judge in Newark on Friday suspended the deportation of a Venezuelan man who is married to an American man, responding to an...
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Fight Postpartum Depression
Mothers-to-be who consume plenty of omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy may have a reduced risk of developing postpartum depression after their babies are delivered,...
Snowplow Leads Way to Hospital for Expectant Mom
A special delivery for one Connecticut mom made for a dramatic snow story with happy ending. Cynthia Mello was expecting her second child when...
21 Extraordinary Acts of Heroism: Carnegie Medals Announced
21 people were named Wednesday by the Carnegie Hero Fund to receive the Carnegie medal, given to those who risk their lives to an...
iPhone App Helps Homeowner Catch a Thief
A Connecticut man used a live streaming application on his iPhone to catch a burglar attempting to break into his home. WVIT reports on...
Kohl’s Stores Reach Milestone With 100th Solar Location
After installing its first solar panels atop a California store three years ago, Kohl’s Department Stores marked a bright green milestone last week activating...
Christian Seminary Trains Muslims, Jews for Careers as Chaplains
A Connecticut Christian seminary has the only program in the country that also teaches Muslims and Jews to be chaplains.
The Hartford Seminary believes it...
Schools Turn to Solar and Wind for Energy Savings and Profit
While three Illinois school districts have formed the School Wind Consortium to provide power and generate income, one California elementary school joins a growing...