Today's good news

October 20, 2026

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Apex, North Carolina

A $100 million step for a children's hospital

The Duke Endowment's grant backs a planned 500-bed children's campus

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Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania

He gave his crown to a classmate

Moments after being crowned at a pep rally, Keny Cedanio

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Newport, New Hampshire

A lost silent film is home in Newport

A Japanese film student found Van-ar-chy, shot around Sunapee by

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Montville, Connecticut

Connecticut's 2027 Paraeducator of the Year

Lisa Atkinson has spent 21 years helping Montville students communicate

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South Park Township, Pennsylvania

A one-day roof for a Navy veteran

Burns and Scalo Roofing replaced Mike Seybert's roof, more than

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