Good News Notes: “Cruise, the self-driving subsidiary of General Motors, prides itself on being one of the few autonomous vehicle companies to use only electric cars in its fleet. Now, the company is going a step further by committing to using only ‘100 percent renewable energy’ to power its EVs. Cruise, which has a large…
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Pittsburgh Zoo offering free admission in honor of World Wildlife Day
Good News Notes: “The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is celebrating World Wildlife Day with a special treat for its guests: free admission! Zoo officials say all guests who visit on Tuesday will receive free admission between its regular hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A sea lion training session will also take place…
Former NFL star DeAngelo Williams makes heartwarming donations to honor mom who died of breast cancer
Good News Notes: “Former NFL star DeAngelo Williams has been lending a hand in the fight against breast cancer for years, and now his donations have reached a major milestone.” “Williams, who played for the Carolina Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers duringhis 11-year career, launched the DeAngelo Williams Foundation in 2006. The organization, which raises money to help with…
CARRIE UNDERWOOD DONATION: Carrie Underwood surprises local high school athletes with donation
Good News Notes: “Some local high school athletes got a big surprise after their workout yesterday.” “Country music star Carrie Underwood, who was in Pittsburgh for a concert on her Cry Pretty Tour 360, presented the girls from five local districts with a $100,000 Sports Matter donation from the Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation, in partnership…
Missing Dog Found 12 Years Later
Good News Notes: “Dutchess escaped one day in 2007 when Strang’s son opened the door to leave for school. At the time, Strang and her family lived in Orlando on a busy street; she assumed Dutchess was either hit by a car or picked up by someone.” “The pup was found more than 1,000 miles…
Kidsburgh: Local Student Hailed A Hero
https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2019/05/28/kidsburgh-elementary-student-hailed-hero/
Penguins star Kris Letang donates $58,000 to 7-year-old cancer patient
https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/kris-letang-pittsburgh-penguins-ian-rosenbaum-leukemia-cancer/