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“This is the year I will be stronger, braver, kinder and unstoppable." Students at Amsterdam High School in New York got a mental boost when they arrived back at school Monday after a week-long break.

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Mike Wolanin | The Republic Volunteers Ruchika Chander, left, Shelia Strickland write notes to inspire students that receive assistance from the School Supply Assistance Program during the United Way ...

Though rock music is known for thrashing guitars and loud melodies, that doesn’t mean the lyrics falter. In fact, there have been many rock songs released throughout the decades that offer ...

Katie Harris, painted this inspirational message; “Mistakes are proof you are trying.” She led a project at Westchester Elementary School this summer for painting positive messages on 10/14 bathrooms ...

CHICAGO — After a 10-year relationship ended, she started writing poetry to heal a broken heart. Seven years later, she continues to write — but now she does so on the sidewalks of Chicago. She goes ...