Radio Show Gathers Record-Breaking Million Pounds of Food For Charity Just by Camping
This Philadelphia radio station ended up spearheading the country's most successful food drive after raising more than 600 tons of non-perishable food.
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These 7 Major U.S. Cities Achieved Double-digit Drop in Burglary Rates
In a positive trend that began in the late 20th century, murder rates have declined significantly in many US cities, but so, too, have burglary rates. Is yours on the list?
Grandpa Granted Dying Wish of Being Buried With Cheese Steaks
The funeral-goers were apparently a little shocked when Richard Lussi's family members placed two cheesesteaks in his coffin before the burial.
Local Mosque Serves Up Breakfast for 800 Police Officers (WATCH)
Philadelphia Muslims wanted to energize local law enforcement for a full day of work ahead – so they filled their stomachs with homemade food.
Man Gives Free Haircuts To Homeless on Street Corner, So Stranger Buys Him His Own Barbershop
When a stranger heard that Brennon was having trouble running Haircuts for the Homeless through the winter, he decided to keep the barber's dream alive.
Stranger's Diligence Leads to Emotional Reunion With Lost Ring of Woman's Mother
Andrea Forrester was shocked to find a picture of her mother's long lost ring on social media - over 40 years after it was lost.
Sesame Street Theme Park Receives World's First Autism Certification
While other theme parks have made themselves more autism-friendly, Sesame Place is the first park to receive full international accreditation.
Watch Bus Driver's "Ecstatic" Reaction to Students Surprising Him With Super Bowl Tickets
Gary Kelmer could not contain himself when he dropped off his last passenger and found out that he would be seeing his favorite football team compete at the Super Bowl.
7-Year-Old Becomes Certified Barber So She Can Offer Free Haircuts To Kids in Her City
Before she even hit the second grade, this youngster finished her training at the Junior Barber Academy in North Philadelphia to pursue community service.
Instead of Money for Themselves, Black Men Unjustly Arrested at Starbucks Arrange Grant for City's Youth
"We thought long and hard about it and we feel like this is the best way to see that change that we want to see," said one of the men. "It's not a right-now thing that's good for right now, but I feel like we will see the true change over time."
At-Risk Philadelphia Teens Shatter Expectations - 98% Going to College
A commencement ceremony recently celebrated 39 high school students who beat the odds. All these teens thrived given free tuition from Girard College (a boarding school for kids and teens established in 1848 to serve orphans).
Businessman Saves Boyhood Friend's Home, Donates It to Habitat for Humanity
They were his neighbors but so much more. Now he has honored their memory by buying their family home and donating it to Habitat for Humanity.
Mother and Kids Treat Homeless Community To Sweaters and Food
Since the holidays are all about being kind to one another, this family grabbed their gloves and gifts and headed over to Philadelphia's homeless community.
Massive City Park Revitalized in Crime Area of Philadelphia
A Philadelphia man is leading the charge to reclaim an 86-acre city park that had become overgrown with weeds and trash while becoming a haven for crime. His love for the park stems from family outings as a child and led to a working army of volunteers.
Volunteers in Philadelphia Help Toads Mate
Spring means breeding season for toads and, in Philadelphia, that means closing off a city street so the tiny creatures are safe from traffic as they seek their mates. Each year for the month of April, 150 volunteers organize the Toad Detour
Philadelphia Graffiti Wiped Out With Thousands of Artist Murals
Twenty-six years ago, Jane Golden took to the streets of Philadelphia with a small contingent of helpers and the goal of wiping out the city's ugly graffiti. Today, 3,000 walls later, her work has become the nation's largest public art program, with a staff of 50 – many of whom are former graffiti artists themselves.
Jon Bon Jovi Opens New Housing for Homeless Teens in Philadelphia
Philadelphia's mayor joined Jon Bon Jovi and formerly homeless youth in a special ribbon cutting ceremony this week for a new 10-unit apartment house for youth in need of transitional homes, job training and experiences that help them become responsible adults.
A Green Leader, Philadelphia Captures Water Where it Falls
Every year storm-water run-off causes nearly 10 trillion gallons of polluted water to be dumped into America's rivers and oceans. As cities across the country struggle to comply with federal regulations surrounding pollution, Philadelphia is emerging as a model of innovation in water management by opting for cost effective natural solutions that save its two rivers from excessive run-off.
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