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Good News Stories Stories About 9/11

Over on our Facebook Page, I’m posting eleven good news stories today in honor of the American first responders and citizens of many nations who contributed to a mountain of goodwill and charity...

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Finally… Some Research Into Positive News!

Why do YOU read positive news? Please take time to answer this question, and others, in a unique questionnaire formulated by a researcher at the University of North Carolina. Gathering your answers is...

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World’s First Postive News Organization: Profile of Geri Weis-Corbley, Editor

“You can’t build a media organization around positive news stories!” That’s what they told her. But she didn’t listen. So begins the promotion for an article written about me this month in Talking...

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HELP Us Reach Our Goal: A New Good News Website

You already love the Good News Network. Our stories move you from the doldrums to a better place. When more people hear positive news, the cycle of good multiplies. Now we need your help to finish...

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We Dropped Our Subscription Paywall – Good News is Free to All

After a 5-year run as a subscription news service, the Good News Network is officially announcing the removal of its paywall in order to make its daily content free to all. I will continue to ask for...

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We DID it! GNN 4.0

Wow, it has been a long, winding road to get to the point where you can read this blog post from the new Good News Network website, version 4.0. You’re looking at the fourth iteration of the website,...

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250K LIKES on Facebook Because of These Stories

Thanks to our Facebook Fans, who have shared these stories since 2008, we are closing in on the quarter million mark for followers of our page. To celebrate, I posted a montage at Facebook.com showing...

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GNN Website Tip: Using “Latest News” vs “Load More”

Do you find it frustrating looking at stories while using the LOAD MORE button when it sends you back to the homepage rather than the long list of stories you just loaded? Javascript is the creator of...

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Our 17th Anniversary: Get a Free “GOOD HAPPENS” Bumper Sticker With New...

Have you been eager to support the Good News Network but waiting for the right time? This may be it! In honor of our 17th Anniversary we are giving away free bumper stickers with every new $24...

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Good News Network is Having a 17th Anniversary Party!

On Labor Day, 17 years ago, I first hit the UPLOAD button to offer my new website to the world. (In 1997, “blogs” weren’t even invented yet!) We are celebrating the Anniversary later this month with a...

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Meet Us in Chicago 9/28 for a Beach Party!

Come join Geri and other positive-minded folks in Chicago this Sunday (9/28) at noon for a Good News Network Meet-and-Greet. We are meeting at The Dock at Montrose Beach where there will be good food,...

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Trying to Keep Auto-play Ads Off Our Website

I wanted to let Good News Network viewers know that I am trying to maintain a ban on auto-playing video ads sitewide. Nothing annoys me more than having sudden blaring sound coming from my speakers...

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For Mother’s Day: Here Are Our Favorite ‘Mom-isms’…Tell Us Yours

What’s your favorite memory of your mom that is something she did that no one else did, something quirky or endearing that really makes you smile? All this week, we want to collect everyone’s favorite...

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Give the Gift of Good News for Father’s Day

With Father’s Day coming up this Sunday in America, I thought I’d remind you about our Good News Network Gift Memberships. For $15 you can buy a 1-year Gift Membership that includes access to free,...

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How to Turn Off GNN Notifications or Turn Back On

A thousand apologies go out to Good News Network fans who experienced our deluge of notifications that accidentally went out on August 4. We had a problem when deactivating a WordPress plugin and so...

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Proof That Good Deeds CAN Lead: Good News Network Turns 18

Who says no news is good news? There’s plenty of good news in the world—and yes, it “sells.” I knew that long before other news media outlets had a clue, and created a positive news website, before...

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A Week of ‘Firsts’ and Perks For Good News Network in Los Angeles

We’re just back from sunny Los Angeles and the Online News Association’s annual 3-day conference where 2,000 journalists met with tech companies to discuss better ways of attracting audiences in a...

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How to Give Thanks: Our Free Good News APP for Android & iOS!

Good News Network has just debuted new APPs that deliver non-stop ‘good news’ stories from around the world. Our FREE apps–released for iPhone this week, and for Android earlier this month– give you...

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Musical Holiday Duet Sung With Champagne at Good News Network Staff Party

Hello friends and loyal supporters, We had our Good News Network Christmas Party last night and after a few drinks we turned on the camera and sang a holiday classic for you. Watch McKinley Claire and...

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Ringing in the New Year, 2016: Remember These Words to Live By

One recent morning I captured this moment out my back door in Virginia, USA. The bell is a nice symbol for us in the New Year. We need to remind ourselves of what we are grateful for, and recount those...

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