If there is one thing that has happened since this pandemic started it’s that people have become more creative than ever. Peyton Manker, a class of 2020 senior in Illinois is a perfect example of that. She entered a $10,000 scholarship contest sponsored by Duck Brand duct tape which challenges kids to make prom dresses…
I’m not sure if this woman was inspired by binge watching Tiger King or just loves zoo’s and stuffed animals. Either way it’s a great story for today’s Tell Me Something Good. Nancy Connor is an 86-year-old woman who lives in Pawtucket Rhode Island. She wanted to do something to cheer people up. So she used her…
There has been a lot of virtual graduations lately as a result of all the social distancing guidelines. Which has made for some pretty special, memorable moments for the class of 2020. Portland State University graduate Madisen Hallberg was pre-recording the national anthem for her virtual graduation. In the middle of the performance a stranger showed up…
I love this story on so many levels. A lawyer in New Zealand gave all 14 of her employees an extra $1,000, and told them to take a weekend trip somewhere. All she asked was that they spend ALL of it at small businesses. What a great way to help the people that work for you and…
Happy Father’s Day Weekend to all the dads! John Legend who’s always great at putting on big special during holidays is going to host a special “tribute to fathers everywhere” this Father’s Day. It’s a one hour special that ABC is airing Sunday night at 8pm called “John Legend and Family: A Bigger Love Father’s…
Today’s story comes from a local Irish Dance school here in Connecticut. Like everyone lately, The Mulcahy Academy of Irish Dance was forced to close their studio and classes because of the pandemic. But they were still able to get pretty creative with how they do their dance classes and lessons the last couple months.…
With today being the start of Phase 2 here in Connecticut we are slowly but surely getting back to normal. Most of the major sports are starting to put plans in place to return too. There’s even good news for tennis and competitive eating fans! Two of the most popular annual summer events, The U.S. Open…
I know it’s not March and we sort of didn’t get a St. Patrick’s Day this year because of Coronavirus, but an someone who’s Irish I love this story. Every night since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic a Pennsylvania man named Michael Luckenbill goes outside plays his bagpipes at 6 p.m. for everyone in his neighborhood. He’s…
Today’s Tell Me Something Good is from Middletown, CT. Back in March 22-year-old Maddy Feshler decided to do her part and help during the pandemic while honoring her grandparents at the same time. She started to make masks for the community with her grandmother’s old sewing equipment. She’s made over 200 masks so far and says…
Wake up with Anna & Raven! Catch up on demand now! All I need to know about you: 00 If you are one of those Porch Pirates, the scum of the earth that steals packages from people’s houses — especially during the holiday season — that’s all I need to know about you. Ring that…