The NewsWorthy Special Edition: Ending 2025 with Good News
Dec 27, 2025
Branden Harvey, founder of Good Good Good and editor of The Good Newspaper, shares inspiring tales as he countdowns the top 10 good news stories from 2025. He explains why we crave positive news and the impact of community-driven projects. Highlights include a custom lunch cart giving independence to a disabled first grader, an affordable tiny-home neighborhood for women, and NYC's first free fresh food vending machine. Branden emphasizes the power of local actions and small kindnesses to spark larger change.
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Custom Lunch Cart For Accessible School Meals
- A lunch worker in Oregon built a custom cafeteria cart so a first grader with dwarfism could access lunch independently.
- Staff added a personalized license plate to make the cart fun and normalized the experience.
All-Women Tiny-Home Neighborhood
- An all-women tiny-home neighborhood launched with rents starting at $450 and residents hope it's a nationwide blueprint.
- Each tiny home is unique, homey, and designed to foster community among women residents.
Free Food Vending Machine In NYC
- New York City installed the first free food vending machine offering eggs, meat, and fresh produce at a Boys & Girls Club.
- The automated approach reduces stigma and provides discreet access to fresh food for people in need.