This deli in Pennsylvania has its own unique and funny way of reminding drivers to slow down and avoid speeding tickets—ratting out the local police. So far, it has caught the attention of its intended audience, but what its owner didn’t expect is that the police will pick up on the ploy as well! PJ’S … Read more
Aside from the dentist’s office, the eye clinic is another place where most children are scared to go. It can be a struggle for both parents and doctors to calm down kids, but that’s exactly what this cat in Pennsylvania does best. Nearly four years ago, Danielle Crull, an optician, rescued a stray kitten from … Read more
As a single gay man in the 1990s, Jerry Windle didn’t think he could be a dad. But when he read a magazine story about a man who adopted a child from Cambodia, the article didn’t mention a mother. The story went on to describe the close relationship between the father and his son, and … Read more
This teen from New Jersey got more than what she bargained for while aboard a famous ride at an amusement park. 13-year-old Kiley Holman recently added an item to her list of unforgettable experiences when a seagull smacked into her face while on a slingshot ride at Morey’s Piers and Beachfront Waterpark. She had only … Read more
Hidilyn Diaz brings pride and glory to the Philippines after winning the country’s first gold medal at any Olympics. With her impressive final 127kg lift, 30-year-old Diaz defeated China’s world record holder Liao Qiuyun in the women’s 55kg class. With that, she gave the Philippines its first gold after 97 years of Olympic competition. Following … Read more
If Eliot Middleton had a hero, it would be his dad. As a boy, he would follow him around everywhere, watching the talented mechanic repair car after car. Less than a year after his father’s death, the 38-year-old former mechanic and restaurant owner is honoring his dad’s legacy by fixing junk cars and donating them … Read more
Rita Marlow and Seth Lentchner never thought they’d add another member to their family, but when their son’s best friend needed help, they knew there was only one thing left for them to do. When the couple from Bensalem, Pennsylvania, heard that Nate, their son’s soccer teammate, was kicked out of his home, they offered … Read more
All over the world, substance abuse is a problem that plagues families and communities. The World Health Organization estimates that annually around 500,000 deaths can be attributed to drug use. About 70% of these deaths are related to opioids, which include codeine, fentanyl, methadone, and morphine. While effective treatment interventions are available, including rehab, less … Read more
Can you imagine having all of your teeth pulled out? That’s exactly what happened to Brittany Negler, 29, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After thinking she had killed her brother sick with cancer, she turned to drugs and got so addicted that her teeth started to rot. Brittany went to a dentist to have them fixed, but … Read more
Tiny homes have been all the rage over the last few years, especially for people who want to save money and achieve location freedom. But this community in South Nashville, Tennessee, built tiny houses for a greater purpose—to accommodate medically vulnerable citizens without a home. The Village at Glencliff (TVG) recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony … Read more
The journey to self-love and acceptance is long and different for everyone, but it’s a goal that’s achievable as long as you put in the work. Social worker and model Kevin Ceekman knows this all too well. He has been overweight ever since he was little, that by the age of 10, he already got … Read more
“What is something you’ve done purely out of the goodness of your heart but have not told anyone?” When this question was posted on the popular website Reddit last month, a member who goes by the name “dartdoug” said that he once visited the website of One Simple Wish and donated a bike to a … Read more