Shop hands out hundreds of coronavirus packs to local elderly and infirm
Excellent.
Powerful high school choir performs canceled concert remotely
The Chino Hills High School Chamber Singers may not have been able to perform their take on Israel Kamakawiwoʻole’s cover of “Over The Rainbow” together in concert, but they still found a way to sing together. The monsters.
Source: Powerful high school choir performs canceled concert remotely
Absolutely stunning. Seriously, watch the video.
Coronavirus vaccine test opens as U.S. volunteer gets 1st shot | PBS NewsHour
With a careful jab in a healthy volunteer’s arm, scientists at the Kaiser Permanente Washington Research Institute in Seattle begin an anxiously awaited first-stage study of a potential COVID-19 vaccine developed in record time after the new virus exploded from China and fanned across the globe.
Source: Coronavirus vaccine test opens as U.S. volunteer gets 1st shot | PBS NewsHour
Hopeful. This is happening not far from where I live, and thus not far from the US’s coronavirus “ground zero”.
‘Unbelievable act of kindness’: Customer leaves $2,500 tip for staff at Columbus restaurant | WBNS-10TV Columbus, Ohio | Columbus News, Weather & Sports
The note left by the customer instructed the tip to be spread among the staff members. It was left on the day Gov. Mike DeWine announced all bars and restaurants would have to close to dine-in
Not all can, but it’s encouraging when those that can, do.
South Portland landlord challenges other landlords to offer financial relief due to coronavirus concerns | newscentermaine.com
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Not all can, but it’s encouraging when those that can, do.
Quarantined Italians sing rousing soccer songs from their balconies | Daily Mail Online
The flash mob launched throughout Italy on Friday evening aimed to bring people together and try to cope with the emergency of coronavirus.
Source: Quarantined Italians sing rousing soccer songs from their balconies | Daily Mail Online
A little magic in some scary times. Some great pictures at the link.
Coronavirus sparks an epidemic of people helping people in Seattle | The Seattle Times
Fear might bring out some of our worst instincts, but crises bring out the best in humanity as well.
Source: Coronavirus sparks an epidemic of people helping people in Seattle | The Seattle Times
The worst of times brings out the best of people.
Portland distillery makes hand sanitizer to give to customers | News | kptv.com
PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) – A Portland distillery is now making hand sanitizer and giving it out to customers.
Source: Portland distillery makes hand sanitizer to give to customers | News | kptv.com
Neat idea.
He Sent Hateful Tweets To A Political Candidate. He Was Not Expecting This Response
A man sent hateful tweets to a Muslim political candidate in Virginia. He was not expecting the response he received.
Source: He Sent Hateful Tweets To A Political Candidate. He Was Not Expecting This Response
Cool story.
‘It takes your headache away’: Car dealership provides safe place for homeless to park and sleep overnight
As word spread, donations started pouring in, which led to the formation of a nonprofit organization that will provide security deposits and the first month’s rent to help those living in their cars get back into apartments.
A positive idea.