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May 30, 2020
Food Truck Transforms Into Hand Sanitizer On Wheels & Other COVID Innovations

Fighting the virus one company at a time
May 27, 2020
Med Student's Makeshift Online Graduation Ceremony Goes Viral

College students across the US are being deprived of traditional graduation ceremonies that are normally held at their schools
May 22, 2020
Frame Shop Reinvents Itself to Meet Pandemic Needs

Here's a company that has repurposed its facilities to make products for frontline workers in fight against pandemic
May 18, 2020
They’ll Be at the Pub Until Pandemic Is Over

If you are going to be stuck under lockdown, there are worse places to end up than a British pub with free beer on tap. That is exactly what two friends have been doing for the past few months. VOA's Julie Taboh has more.
May 15, 2020
Violinist Pedals Her Music in New Orleans Neighborhoods

New Orleans Violinist and Pedicab Operator came up with Mobile Music Box, a rolling concert that winds its way through New Orleans neighborhoods, spreading music and joy among their neighbors
May 10, 2020
New York Man Gives Back After Recovering from COVID-19

Amid tragedy and chaos, each time New Yorkers have shown resilience and have stepped up to help their communities with countless acts of kindness, both big and small
May 07, 2020
Making the Days Count During Lockdown

My goal not just to survive our time in isolation, but to find some meaningful moments in our day-to-day existence
May 07, 2020
Millennials in Asia Discover Liberating Side of Remote Work

Many use the extra hours to get more rest and pursue their hobbies; some also found working from home to be liberating
May 01, 2020
Porch Concert

Chamber music moves out-of-chambers, as the performing artists from the Washington Musica Viva find a way to play together safely while filling their neighborhood – and the Internet – with classical music. Reporter: Julie Taboh, Camera: Adam Greenbaum, Adapted by: Zdenko Novacki
April 29, 2020
How Businesses Benefit from Offering Online Freebies

Businesses Offer Boredom Busting Entertainment, Fitness, Free of Charge
April 27, 2020
As Humans Hibernate, Animals Take Opportunity to Roam Free

In role reversal, humans hibernate as animals get active
April 23, 2020
Toilet Paper Cakes Keep European Bakery Rolling in Dough

Novelty confections keep Helsinki baker in business
April 18, 2020
Global Citizens Re-Create Master Works of Art

Amateur artists around the world are taking advantage of self-isolation from COVID-19 by recreating famous works of art and sharing them on social media for all to enjoy
April 14, 2020
With Fewer Customers, Businesses Donate Extra Food to Help Feed Needy

DC Dream Center lives up to its name by providing food to the needy
April 11, 2020
Americans Pitch In, Making Face Masks for Their Communities

Americans get to work helping those most in need during the coronavirus pandemic
April 07, 2020
Dog Fostering Rises While Americans Stay Home

In uncertain times, pets provide something positive to focus on
April 07, 2020
Puppy Love in the Time of Coronavirus

As the spread of the coronavirus forces more and more Americans to stay home, some are finding it an ideal time to foster or adopt an animal
April 04, 2020
From Garages to Porches, Music Keeps Flowing During COVID-19

In new era of social distancing, Brahms and Beethoven bring people together
April 01, 2020
From Garages to Porches, Music Keeps Flowing During COVID Isolation

A growing number of Americans are being ordered to stay home to help contain the spread of Covid-19. So musicians who can’t stop playing are finding creative ways to share their music, both online and in places close to home. VOA’s Julie Taboh found several Washington area musicians who are keeping the music flowing for audiences everywhere.
March 30, 2020
Americans Get their Art Fix Despite Corona Threat

Smithsonian Institution offers online view of collections, art classes

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