Operation Turkey Drop: An Alaska Resident Brings Holiday Cheer (and Dinner!) to Remote Communities
A woman takes to the skies to make sure people in remote areas aren’t forgotten for the holidays
12 Hilarious True Tales of Pampered Pets
People will do just about anything for their animals, as these stories show
When Hurricane Helene Hit, Asheville, North Carolina, Banded Together—And Became 2025’s Nicest Place...
Asheville has always been a special place. But after a devastating event, residents rallied to support one another … and...
A Beloved Chicago Bookstore Becomes the Heart of a Community—And a Symbol of Hope and Belonging
Semicolon Books in Chicago is so much more than just a bookstore. Here's why it's one of 2025's Nicest Places...
How Residents of Monroe, Louisiana, Turned a Heartbreaking Loss into Community Purpose
In the face of a horrific tragedy, this small town came together and decided to create something beautiful
Ohio Residents Bring Unexpected Holiday Magic to North Carolina Hurricane Survivors
How can you help after a disaster? The residents of Medina, Ohio, came up with a unique idea that embodied...
This Amateur Circus Provides Joy and Refuge to an Indiana Community
A small town’s young residents have found purpose in this neighborhood mainstay for more than six decades
Fluent-ish: My Valiant Attempt to Master Multiple Languages
How many languages do I speak? Let's just say it's complicated.
The Story Behind the Stories at Reader’s Digest
Confidence in journalism is at an all-time low. Here’s what we do to get the reporting right.
The Shocking and True Stories Behind Your Favorite Films and TV Shows
The real story behind the stories you love is often not only stranger than fiction—it's also sometimes funnier or scarier!
Lessons Beyond the Textbook: How One Teacher Inspired Me to Be Great
Mrs. Korthaus taught me everything I needed to know, even before I had students of my own
The True Story of a Teen, a Speeding Car and a Race to Save His Life
A teen was trapped in a car accelerating out of control. Could it be stopped before he ran out of...
12 Hilarious Vacation Stories You Won’t Believe Are True
These humorous vacation tales are proof that the best souvenir you can bring home from a trip is a hilarious...
“The Squatter in My House”: Real-Life Tales About Very Unwelcome Guests
Your home is your castle—until some stranger insists it’s theirs
11 Feel-Good Stories About Finding Your Way Back Home
The best part about leaving? Coming back.
A Hangover, Missing Hotel Staff and a Horde of Angry Guests: This Is the Craziest Hotel Stay Ever
It all started when no one was at the front desk to greet them. So the friends stepped up, and...
Some People Have All the Luck: Real People Share Their Lucky Stories
Sometimes, the toast does fall jelly-side up! Readers share stories of getting lucky, from winning a free car (twice!) to...
How a Single Wave Influenced Gene Hackman’s Entire Life
For half a century, a single, simple gesture has haunted the actor—and played a part in his greatest roles
6 Tales of Good Fortune That Will Make You Smile
Looking for some inspiration (and stories that'll make you feel good)? Look no further than these true tales of good...
The Nicest Places in America 2025
The Nicest Places in America is Reader's Digest's yearly search for places where people are kind, differences are celebrated and...
I Survived! 3 Tales of Unusual Medical Stories
Three life-threatening medical emergencies, as told by the people who nearly died from them
What Were You Inking?! True Stories of People Who Regretted—and Removed—Their Tattoos
Not everyone still loves their tattoos 20 years (or even 20 minutes) later
12 of the Sweetest and Funniest First-Date Stories You’ll Ever Read
Readers share their stories of unforgettable first dates, from studs to duds
EXCLUSIVE: Adrienne Bailon-Houghton on Wellness & Motherhood: “Learning How to Say No Has...
Singer, actress and former co-host of The Real spills the tea on motherhood, holiday traditions and her big goals for...
12 People Share Their Most Unforgettable Election Day Memories
Stories about voting by the people, for the people
Meet the People Who Keep Up Skelly Year-Round
These 12-foot-tall skeletons aren't just Halloween decor—they're family!
Today’s Al Roker Shares the Importance of Kindness and Community
Everyone’s favorite weatherman is just as nice as he seems—and he has a few ideas on how to make the...
Plagued by a Youth Suicide Epidemic, Provo, Utah, Worked Together to Find a Remedy—and Became 2024&#...
Provo, Utah's third-largest city, built a blueprint to help combat disproportionately high suicide rates in young people in the western...
One Man’s Free Bike Shed Keeps a Maryland Community Mobile
Silver Spring, Maryland, has long been a hub for immigrants and refugees. Manuel Vera developed some unique and creative ways...
Residents of This North Carolina Town Struggled to Afford Dental Care—Volunteers Banded Together to ...
The Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic provides free dental services to anyone who needs them
A Hurricane Devastated One of Florida’s Final Frontiers—but It Won’t Go Down Without a F...
The tiny haven of Horseshoe Beach prides itself on its "old Florida" spirit—the very spirit that energized residents to pick...
