Imagine a good friend of yours is sitting across the table from you. She is on the verge of tears because she was fired from her job today. It’s clear she could use some kind words of encouragement.

A simple act, a few thoughtful words, or a person stepping in at the right time can completely change someone’s day, sometimes even their life. Those moments of empathy and compassion can stay with ...

What truly defines us as human beings? Is it our intelligence, our achievements, our ability to build and innovate? Or is it something more fundamental – the ability to feel and extend compassion, not ...

Profiles Tarsha Cannon, Melissa Todd, Erik Houston and Overton Park Conservancy. The SPARK December 2025, “The Healing Power of Compassion, Connection and Nature”, features interviews with Tarsha ...

University Hospitals has been serving Northeast Ohio communities for nearly 160 years. Through the Spanish flu, economic booms and busts and a once-in-a-generation pandemic, we’ve remained focused on ...

At a time when so many are suffering, and safety nets like food assistance and affordable housing are fraying, programs that prioritize stability, trust and support can help people move from surviving ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. As our country marks its 250th year, I’ve been thinking about what truly brings communities together.

When we see what we are all up against—when we see the suffering and struggle that all humans face—the only response that makes sense is simple compassion. The Dalai Lama said, "Love and compassion ...