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Seventeen restaurants in Trenton joined forces this March to support their local hospital, raising $4,500 one meal at a time. Every featured menu item sold meant another dollar toward expanding the emergency room at Trenton Memorial Hospital.
A Trenton reading specialist just won one of Princeton University's most prestigious teaching awards. Myra Bellamy created a classroom library that transformed how her students connect with books.
When severe storms flooded Trenton, Missouri, firefighters rescued four people and one dog from submerged vehicles in just three hours. Every person made it home safely thanks to quick response times and teamwork between multiple emergency agencies.
When a suspect with a stolen gun fled from police in a Trenton neighborhood full of playing children, Andrew Haggard didn't hesitate to step in. His quick action helped officers safely recover a firearm and arrest three suspects in a recent car break-in spree.
Nearly 200 union members, retirees, and staff came together in Trenton to strengthen their community and fight for better futures. The celebration brought workers together for real conversations about their pensions, healthcare, and political power.
When a suspect with a stolen gun fled from police in Trenton, Ohio, local resident Andrew Haggard didn't hesitate to help officers make the arrest. His quick thinking helped recover a stolen firearm and led to arrests in a series of car break-ins plaguing the neighborhood.
A Rutgers doctoral student has spent two years providing free lead testing worth over $1,000 per home to more than 140 families in contaminated Trenton, New Jersey. He graduates in May, and residents worry they'll lose their only accessible testing source.
When a gun theft suspect fled from police in Trenton, Ohio, a quick-thinking neighbor jumped out of his car and tackled him to protect the kids playing nearby. Three suspects are now in custody, ending a string of car break-ins that plagued the community.
A volunteer firefighter is recovering at home after suffering burns in a Fourth of July smoker accident, surrounded by overwhelming support from his community. Doctors expect Trenton Swenn to make a full recovery.
Down by four runs with just three outs left, Union County High School's baseball team refused to quit. The Florida Fightin' Tigers rallied for five unanswered runs to claim their first state championship in 12 years.
Jason Fauntleroy thought he was buying a vacant lot for $5,000 at a 2021 Ohio auction. Instead, he became the sole owner of a private road with five occupied houses on it.
A Wisconsin school celebrated 16 students who show up with positive attitudes and strong character every day. The recognition goes beyond grades to honor kindness, responsibility, and personal growth.
Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe is making what his family calls a miraculous recovery after a November shooting near the White House left him critically wounded. Communities across West Virginia held vigils and prayed for the 24-year-old as he fought to survive.
When children in rural Nicaragua can't afford school uniforms, they're barred from class and vulnerable to trafficking. Illinois volunteers just changed that for over 100 students.
World's fastest man Noah Lyles and Olympic medalist Junelle Bromfield turned their seven-year love story into a magical Georgia wedding. From a spontaneous DM in 2018 to saying "I do" surrounded by loved ones, their journey proves the best victories happen off the track.
A retrofitted bus is traveling to rural Florida communities, offering free pregnancy care to women who would otherwise drive hours to see a doctor. In its first year, the clinic served nearly 200 women across maternity care deserts.