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Linden Public Schools became one of the nation's few Apple Distinguished Districts after all 11 schools earned individual recognition. Students showcased their skills by producing a professional multi-site livestream that brought educators from across New Jersey to witness the future of learning.
Four everyday heroes just received $50,000 each from the Tampa Bay Lightning to support local nonprofits making a difference. Since 2011, the program has now granted over $35 million to 721 organizations across the Tampa Bay area.
Five everyday heroes just received $300,000 in grants to support causes transforming Tampa Bay. The Lightning Foundation honored them in February, bringing its 15-year giving total to $35.57 million.
The Tampa Bay Lightning is now accepting nominations for everyday heroes making their community better. One nonprofit will win $50,000 to continue their life-changing work.
President John Mahama announced a new $500 million district housing initiative starting this year, marking a major step toward solving Ghana's housing shortage. The program will build affordable homes across multiple districts while completing the long-stalled Saglemi Housing Project.
Four elementary schools in the Green Bay area just earned state recognition for helping students thrive despite economic challenges. Wisconsin named 95 schools statewide that are proving every child can succeed with the right support.
A tiny dog that disappeared over the Fourth of July was pulled from San Francisco Bay after a resident spotted it swimming far from shore. Firefighters used a drone to locate the exhausted pup and reunited it with its grateful owners.
A tiny dog named Prieta was rescued from San Francisco Bay after swimming for miles, thanks to firefighters who used a drone to locate her exact position. The emotional reunion came three weeks after she went missing on the Fourth of July.
A beloved New Zealand viewing platform that sat 286 meters above sea level has returned better than ever. The newly rebuilt Minden Lookout now offers accessible pathways and sweeping vistas across the Western Bay of Plenty.
When three baby otters became tangled in a discarded fishing net in Alert Bay, quick-thinking neighbors didn't just call for help. They performed CPR on a dying pup and brought it back to life.
California's Bay Area is building a new kind of flood protection that looks more like a nature preserve than a wall. These "horizontal levees" spread gently across the landscape, filtering pollution while creating homes for endangered species.
A coastal district in India just became the country's first to combine thrilling water sports with official safety oversight. Tourists can now enjoy paramotor flights and jet ski rides knowing a dedicated committee monitors their wellbeing.
Meridian Public School District earned Mississippi's prestigious District of Innovation designation, unlocking new pathways for its 4,500 students. The honor recognizes the district's bold vision to prepare every graduate for real-world success.
The Tampa Bay Lightning honored eight community champions with $50,000 grants each this spring, bringing their total community giving to over $36 million since 2011. Among the heroes: a wrongfully convicted man now helping others, a Paralympic gold medalist, and an NFL star giving back.
The Philippines is teaming up with The Ocean Cleanup to restore Manila Bay's polluted waters. The five-year partnership brings cutting-edge technology and proven methods to one of Southeast Asia's most iconic waterways.
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After years of mysterious decline, juvenile blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay surged by 121% this winter, reaching their highest numbers since 2019. Scientists are cautiously optimistic while continuing to investigate what's been affecting these young crustaceans.
A Florida high school soccer team just claimed their district championship in a thrilling victory. Lakeland Christian's boys soccer squad held strong to secure the win and advance to the next round of playoffs.
Five Tampa Bay organizations are calling for volunteers, donations, and support this July and August. From helping families battling pediatric cancer to giving shelter pets a better day, there's a way for everyone to make a difference.
Tampa Bay communities are rallying together to stop the region's biggest dengue fever outbreak in a century, and mosquito control teams say the public's help is making all the difference. No deaths have been reported, and local heroes are working overtime to protect their neighbors.
In 1986, San Francisco's quirky Bay to Breakers race set a world record when 110,000 runners took to the streets in costumes, breaking barriers between athletic achievement and pure joy. Four decades later, the event still celebrates what makes San Francisco wonderfully weird.
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