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Tara Johansson survived a blood alcohol level that should have killed her. Now the 41-year-old Thunder Bay outreach worker is bringing hope to others battling addiction in Ontario's hardest-hit city.
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Charlene Anderson transforms her salon into a holiday wonderland each year, collecting gifts specifically for overlooked tweens and teenagers in need. Her six-year tradition has helped hundreds of local children find something special under the tree.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Eight Tampa Bay community champions each received $50,000 to give to their favorite local charities, thanks to the Lightning's Community Hero program. Since 2011, the initiative has now donated nearly $36 million to 730 nonprofits across the region.
The drone delivery service that started at Google's campus is finally bringing 30-minute deliveries to Bay Area homes. Wing now serves residents across Silicon Valley with groceries, meals, and packages delivered straight from the sky.
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South Africa's newest sport is taking off as 239 wrestlers head to Jeffreys Bay for the country's second national beach wrestling championship. The Eastern Province team returns to defend their title and cement the coastal region as the heart of this growing discipline.
A Virginia city is transforming 100 acres of old farmland into forest, planting 30,000 trees by 2028 to help restore water quality in the Chesapeake Bay. Over 10,000 trees are already in the ground, creating habitat that will last forever.
South Bay residents can now access cutting-edge cancer treatment without long commutes to UCLA's main campus. The new radiation oncology clinic brings world-class care, including adaptive therapy technology, right to their neighborhood.
Green Bay's police department just proved going green can save green too. The city approved two new Tesla police cars that cost less than traditional cruisers while cutting emissions to zero.
Hollywood director Michael Bay will bring a heroic 2026 military rescue to the big screen. The operation saved two downed F-15 crew members from Iran using 155 aircraft without a single casualty.
An Army veteran turned insurance agent is using his business to fund daily cleanups of the Chesapeake Bay, pulling millions of pounds of trash while his viral videos inspire thousands more to do the same. His model shows how businesses can create real environmental change beyond just writing checks.
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