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What do you do when your hometown has been ranked in the top 4 US cities most vulnerable to coastal... more

Out of prison and addiction into a full-time job with big-time responsibility, Kyle Wedge transformed his life in no small... more

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When a young Alan Graham chided a homeless man panhandling next to a taco stand in Austin, he could not... more

Kegan Hilaire was hard at work as a bouncer in Philly, with no plans to become an organic farmer. Until... more

Doug Naselroad says, “Recovery from a substance abuse disorder is not that different than recovery from a catastrophic disaster. It's... more

Bayou Dave, aka David Rivers, has a calling. It involves a whole lot of trash and a vision for a... more

Betty Reid Soskin became a park ranger at the age of 85, bringing a wealth of experience to the National... more

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Kevin Berthia and Kevin Briggs are an unlikely pair. But their friendship saves lives. And it was hard won, founded... more

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John Christian Phifer’s life revolves around death. He performed his first burial at the age of six, wrapping a grasshopper... more

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