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In a historic shift, Jehovah's Witnesses announced members can now choose to use their own blood during medical procedures. The change maintains the ban on receiving others' blood but gives individuals freedom to make personal decisions about life-saving treatments.
After Hurricane Ida nearly destroyed Philadelphia's 200-year-old Fairmount Water Works in 2021, the beloved landmark has reopened and is now leading the charge to protect Pennsylvania's 65 National Historic Landmarks. Their recovery shows how historic sites can survive climate challenges.
After six years of renovations, Salt Lake City's iconic temple will welcome public tours for the first time in 134 years. Thousands of volunteers needed to help share this historic moment with visitors from around the world.
In a major policy shift, Jehovah's Witnesses now permits members to receive their own blood back during medical procedures. The update gives nine million members worldwide more flexibility in planned surgeries while maintaining core beliefs.
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South Africa's Gqeberha was watching its historic downtown crumble into crime and decay. Now, a citizen-led revival is bringing safety, students, and new life back to the city's oldest streets.
Thousands of volunteers are rolling up their sleeves to beautify America's battlefields and historic landmarks this Earth Week. The 30th annual Park Day brings communities together at 110 sites across 28 states to prepare treasured places for visitors.
When a driver rear-ended a car and tried to flee on foot, a quick-thinking witness stepped in to stop them until police arrived. Thanks to that stranger's courage, justice caught up with someone who left an injured passenger behind.
A nationwide weekend event invites volunteers to clean and preserve historic markers across America this April. The three-day community celebration helps protect local history while bringing neighborhoods together.
After being rejected once before, Good Samaritan Hospital—North Carolina's first privately funded Black hospital—finally received a state historical marker honoring its 70 years of service. Former nurses who worked there in the 1960s reunited at the unveiling ceremony to celebrate the friendship and legacy born from a place that served their community when no one else would.
France's iconic Bastille Day celebration welcomed troops from Germany, Italy, Romania, and Ukraine in 2026, transforming the annual parade into a powerful symbol of European unity. The historic event attracted global tourists eager to witness this unique moment of international cooperation on the Champs-Élysées.
Residents of Detroit's historic Lafayette Park are defending their Mies van der Rohe-designed neighborhood against unauthorized utility work, and the courts are listening. A recent jury verdict didn't end their fight – it's just one chapter in their determined effort to protect a piece of architectural history.
In a significant shift, Jehovah's Witnesses now permit members to donate and store their own blood for planned surgeries. The change maintains the ban on receiving blood from other donors but opens new medical options for millions worldwide.
A dozen volunteers manually cranked the gears of Ohio's historic Harmar Bridge for its first in-depth inspection in years, bringing the century-old swing bridge one step closer to reconnecting two communities. The two-day inspection will guide a $2 million restoration to reopen the landmark as a pedestrian bridge.
For the first time ever, a historically Black college's flag waves over South Carolina's State House. The honor celebrates South Carolina State University's thrilling championship victory and marks a powerful moment of recognition.
Community members are rolling up their sleeves this Saturday to preserve a Civil War historic site. The cleanup event at Johnson's Island continues a tradition of caring for this meaningful landmark.
Community members in Sonoma are stepping up to care for historic cemeteries where generations of locals rest. After a successful February kickoff, the city has scheduled three more volunteer workdays this spring.
A job placement company stepped in with heavy equipment after seeing a lone volunteer struggling to restore a nine-acre historic cemetery. Their help cleared two acres in a single day, uncovering graves hidden for years.
A dedicated group of volunteers spent their Saturday morning breathing new life into a historic West Virginia cemetery. The community-led restoration project at Arnold 'Old Hill' Cemetery shows how a small team can preserve local history for future generations.
Nearly 230 students from Richmond area schools are breathing new life into Woodland Cemetery, a historic Black burial ground that earned National Register status this year. Their volunteer work honors a site designed to point north, recalling the direction enslaved people looked for freedom.
A German company just solved a major roadblock for historic buildings going solar. The new red-brown panels blend seamlessly with traditional architecture while delivering full modern performance.
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