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Neighborhood Heroes
Every neighborhood needs a hero – and these stories shine a light on those very people who bring joy, inspiration, and positivity to their community through everyday acts of kindness.
Detective Recovers Stolen Wedding Ring of Dementia Patient
A detective recovered a stolen wedding ring belonging to a dementia patient after months of investigation, tracking it to a pawnshop.
Minnesota Woman Rescued After Being Trapped in Mud for 3 Days
A Minnesota woman was rescued after spending three days trapped in mud in a remote area near Backus before two riders found her alive.
Beach Shuttle Driver Rescues Three From a Rip Current
A 22-year-old beach shuttle driver rescues three people from a rip current in Louisiana, pulling each to safety one by one.
Bike-Riding Iowa Teens, Both 13, Save Woman Stranded in Yard 16 Hours
Gunner Skidmore and Kohen Chick, both 13, were on a bike ride near Fruitland, Iowa, when they found a woman stranded outside for 16 hours and got her help.
Pickleball Player Drops His Paddle And Runs Into Burning House To Rescue Three Trapped People
A pickleball player in Schenectady dropped his paddle, ran into a burning house, and rescued three people before firefighters arrived.
After Losing His Wife, He Found Healing Turning Trash Into Treasure
After his wife died, a Rhode Island retiree found purpose turning curbside trash into treasure, fixing up castoffs and selling them low to help neighbors.
Nurse Graduate Saves Chef’s Life at Her Own Graduation Dinner
A nurse saves a chef's life with CPR at her own graduation dinner in Philadelphia, just hours after receiving her doctorate in nurse anesthesia at Cedar Crest.
Utah Kids Cleaning Up Parks Start Club to ‘Help the World’
Two 10-year-old boys in Springville, Utah have kids cleaning up parks every week through a club they started themselves – and the city council is taking notice.
Firefighter Drives 800 Miles to Watch Graduation of Baby He Delivered 22 Years Ago
A Colorado Springs firefighter who delivered Chloe Huddle in 2004 drove 800 miles to watch her graduate from Grand Canyon University 22 years later.
Detroit Grandparents Who Fostered Dozens Saved From Eviction by Community
A Detroit couple who fostered 70 children in 43 years faced eviction. The granddaughter they raised stepped in, and a community rebuilt their home.