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NYC Parks Extends Late Night Soccer at 5 Fields for Night Workers–And Their Reactions Are Awesome (WATCH)
New York City authorities decided to leave the lights on at 5 urban soccer pitches around the city, hoping to even the playing field of recreation opportunities for those who work late. The response from the locals in ea…
Prince William launches kit to help communities prepare for emergencies
The free, how-to resource shows people how to build resilience in their communities The post Prince William launches kit to help communities prepare for emergencies appeared first on Positive News .
A Swarm of Seven Meteor Showers Will Light Up the Night Skies All October Long
October will feature nothing less than 7 separate meteor showers, but in terms of activity, one above all others merits an entry on your calendar. The Orionids will peak on the night of Wednesday, October 21st, promising…
‘You’re Walking!’ – Dad Surprises Children Having Recovered Ability to Walk After Serious Brain Injury
After 3 years of recovery from a brain injury sustained in a car accident, a father surprised his children by walking independently again. Lounging on the couch enjoying some TV time, children are excellent at completely…
A future worth building. What to expect in the new issue of Positive News magazine
From future-focused projects to secret schools, the people in this issue are choosing to act for a world they may never see The post A future worth building. What to expect in the new issue of Positive News magazine appe…
Oldest Man in Oregon Credits Clean Diet and “Good Mind” for Reaching 108-years Young
A man who’s believed to be the oldest individual in the state of Oregon recently rung in 108-years-young with a cake and some words of wisdom. “You don’t know what it’s like to be 100-plus. I’ve found out and I like it!”…
Meet the 14-year-old uncovering London’s lost history
Seasoned mudlark Emmylou Vaxby has spent nearly a decade searching the Thames foreshore for fragments of the city’s past The post Meet the 14-year-old uncovering London’s lost history appeared first on Positive News .
What went right this week: the ‘alternative Nobel prize’, plus more
The ‘alternative Nobel prize’, global progress on ageism, and a boost for gorillas, plus more The post What went right this week: the ‘alternative Nobel prize’, plus more appeared first on Positive News .
Reviving L.A.’s Burned Landscapes, One Seed Bomb at a Time
If you’ve been through a wildfire, you may never forget the torrid heat, the acrid smell of smoke and the threatening sight of flames closing in. On January 7, 2025, the Goodyear family joined 200,000 other Angelenos in…
Why good leaders listen
Listening is often overlooked as a leadership skill, but it can challenge assumptions and lead to better decisions The post Why good leaders listen appeared first on Positive News .
I stopped reading bad news for 48 hours. Here’s what happened
What changes when you swap the daily doomscroll for journalism that asks not just what’s wrong, but what’s working? Oliver Balch finds out The post I stopped reading bad news for 48 hours. Here’s what happened appeared f…
A Place to Sleep for Denver’s Homeless College Students
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. During her first semester at Chicago’s Malcolm X College, Nikya Harrell had had enough. It was winter, and she was c…
Can affordable ethical fashion scale up?
With a focus on living wages, better fabrics and sustainability, one clothing brand is pushing to transform the fashion industry The post Can affordable ethical fashion scale up? appeared first on Positive News .
Kosovo concludes 27 years of landmine clearance
Kosovo has officially concluded its humanitarian landmine clearance operations, according […]