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Dancing Away Parkinson's Disease

Dancing Away Parkinson's Disease

People with Parkinson's are battling the disease through dance thanks to free classes from an Arlington-based dance instructor. 

When Fate Introduced Gary To Ruby -- And Her 9 Puppies

When Fate Introduced Gary To Ruby -- And Her 9 Puppies

An Atlanta man's spur of the moment decision to take a side trip on the way to a friend's house led him to a discovery that changed his life, and probably saved ten others.

Lost Dog And Owner Reunite After Ten Years

Lost Dog And Owner Reunite After Ten Years

Boxer-lab mix "Brindle" disappeared from Gary Rowley of Fredericksburg, Va., in 1999.  A family in Oklahoma had rescued Brindle in September. And a local woman volunteered to drive Brindle to the owner's house in Fredericksburg, Va.

Food Drive 9 Goes Scouting for Food

Food Drive 9 Goes Scouting for Food

WUSA9 and over 30,000 boy scouts are teaming up for the 14th annual Food Drive 9 to help end hunger in Washington DC. 

Hero Central: Gar-Field Senior HS Key Club

Hero Central: Gar-Field Senior HS Key Club

The club is the largest in the school, is more than 50 years old, and performs great feats of service every year.

The Warford Foundation: Helping Military Widows Go Back to School

The Warford Foundation: Helping Military Widows Go Back to School

A veteran is using her own money to send the spouses of fallen soldiers back to school. 

High School Heroes - Friendly High School

High School Heroes - Friendly High School

High School Heroes highlights the Friendly High School National Honor Society for their contributions to the community.

Anacostia Resident Gets New Home, Laptop For Free

Anacostia Resident Gets New Home, Laptop For Free

Rebuilding Together and Cricket Communications team up to renovate homes & bring free broadband to Anacostia residents.

Tigerlily Foundation: Helping Young Women Beat Breast Cancer

Tigerlily Foundation: Helping Young Women Beat Breast Cancer

Maimah Karmo founded the Tigerlily Foundation during chemotherapy. Now she's in remission and on a mission to help young women beat breast cancer. 

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