AmericanTown's Heroes: Clara Vanni is a VA Volunteer Hero
Clara Vanni is a volunteer extraordinaire. Her energy and vitality are an inspiration to others. At 91 years young, she is still ready, willing and
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Radhika Narain's Org Helps Provide a Childhood for...
It's a classic pay-it-forward story, only in addition to inspiring a chain reaction of giving it developed into an organization dedicated to touching
View ArticleEarth Talk: What advantages do so-called "vertical farms" have over...
Dear Earthtalk: What advantages do so-called "vertical farms" have over traditional gardens and farms? -- S.P. When Dickson
View ArticleEarth Talk: Beyond Flame Retardants
Dear EarthTalk: What is being done to get toxic flame retardants out of children's furniture and other products? -- M.S.
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: For Our Daughters Helps Educate Young Women About...
For Our Daughters is a nonprofit organization with a mission to educate young women about the tools they need to live long and healthy lives.
View ArticleEarth Talk: The New Skinny on Dietary Fat
Dear EarthTalk: What's the skinny on fat these days? I saw a major magazine cover image recently that was suggesting fat wasn't so bad for us after
View ArticleEarth Talk: Concerns about Parabens in Health, Beauty and Personal Care Products
Dear EarthTalk: A friend of mine recently stopped using skin and beauty products with parabens in them. What are parabens and should we all be
View ArticleEarth Talk: Palm Oil Production and Rainforest Destruction
Dear EarthTalk: How is it that some food purveyors are contributing to the destruction of tropical rainforests by ditching unhealthy "trans
View ArticleEarthTalk: Ethanol's Unrealized Promise
Dear EarthTalk: I thought that putting ethanol in our gas tanks was going help fight climate change, but lately I've heard reports to the contrary.
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: One Picture Saves A Life
You've heard the expression a picture is worth a thousand words, but did you know a picture can save a life? That's the idea behind Seth Casteel's
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: The American Legion Helps Veterans Connect With Benefits
Just being able to speak with someone about their problems and issues brought satisfaction to some who came to The American Legion's Veteran's Crisis
View ArticleTop 10 Amusement Parks across the United States
Do you like your rides wet or does a day of amusement include a gravity defying experience on a high-speed thrill ride? We're taking a look at the Top
View ArticleTop 10 water parks to visit with families
Now that the temperatures are heating up, it's time to find a place to cool off. With names like Water Country and Wet n' Wild, it's no secret we're
View ArticleHelp Voters Get Ready for Election Day
Election Day is quickly approaching and the stakes are very high this season. Millions of voters will participate in important national, state
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Fighting hunger on World Food Day and everyday!
The Farm Share Story When Farm Share founder, Patricia Robbins, saw fresh food being thrown away, she began asking farmers to donate their fresh food
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Cole Rappold is a Water Rescue Hero
Horsing around near the edge of a pool is never a good idea and it can turn dangerous in a second, like when Cole Rappold's younger brother pushed him
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: On the Road to Ending Hunger
Though the battle against hunger may seem impossible at times, there has been progress, and there are many reasons to be optimistic. Bread for the
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Ron Miner Turned Tragedy Into Triumph
Ron Miner hit the bottom before building himself back to the top. Along the way he decided to inspire and help others turn their lives around. Miner
View ArticleWinning the Real Estate Game in {local_city} in a Tough Market
Purchasing a home in {local_city}, {local_full_state_c} is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is
View ArticleWeekend Activities in and around {local_city}
Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house
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