While things might seem bleak, there is still good in the world. Here’s the proof.
[embedded content]Chris Martin gave a mini concert to fans over Instagram Live
Coldplay’s Chris Martin started a trend on Instagram Live called #TogetherAtHome and did a 30-minute concert for fans who suggested songs in the comments. He’s hoping other celebrities will follow; John Legend already did!
This is why so many people through many centuries fall in love with Italy
A video montage of Italians all over Italia from north to south to central to the islands — all signing together during the Italy Lockdown is a kind of triumph of spirit, a love in the time of coronavirus pic.twitter.com/XqoLsGMoIV
— (self isolating) romepix (@romepix) March 14, 2020
Italians quarantined in their homes are singing together
Videos just like this have circled the internet, showing that the human spirit really is unbreakable. Italians are singing together from their balconies, making music and the world go ’round at the same damn time.
The Venetian canals are clearing up because there’s less traffic
You can see fish for the first time in years in the Venetian canals, and the swans have returned to paddle the river.
People stuck inside worked out from their balconies thanks to this fitness instructor
This fitness instructor wasn’t going to let anyone get out of shape. People came out on their balconies to get a workout in even though they’re quarantined at home.
[embedded content]A cornershop in Scotland is giving away free supplies to the elderly
This couple bought a bunch of hand sanitizer and face masks and are giving the supplies away for free to the elderly. Like a bunch.
View this post on InstagramA post shared by GOOD (@good) on Mar 13, 2020 at 4:25pm PDT
NBA Player Zion Williams donated cash to Pelicans arena staff
NBA players who don’t have a season this year are donating cash to the hard workers who run their stadiums and are now without jobs.
Penguins in the Amazon?! 🐧🌴
Some of the penguins went on a field trip to meet other animals at Shedd. Wellington seemed most interested in the fishes in Amazon Rising! The black-barred silver dollars also seemed interested in their unusual visitor. pic.twitter.com/KgYWsp5VQD
— Shedd Aquarium (@shedd_aquarium) March 15, 2020
Shedd Aquarium took their penguins on a field trip of the other exhibits
Wellington is just the kind of content we needed today. His trip to the other exhibits didn’t end on day one, either. The Shedd is letting its penguins roam the aquarium while visitors aren’t allowed over the next few weeks.
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Brad Paisley (@bradpaisley) on Mar 17, 2020 at 12:41pm PDT
Brad Paisley opened a free grocery store and is now delivering goods to the elderly in Tennessee
The Store opened over the weekend, a free, pop-up grocery store to help out the elderly at risk in Tennessee. Now they’re offering delivery to those who are confined to their homes.
At UrbanMatter, U Matter. And we think this matters.
Tell us what you think matters in your neighborhood and what we should write about next in the comments below!
Featured Image Credit: Lollapalooza