After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.
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Marin’s Mission City ranks 11th in a national real estate research survey conducted by Movoto.com.
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Artist and builder Hil Hawken brings unexpected cheer, intrigue to San Rafael’s San Pablo Bay.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
San Francisco Giants Third Base Coach Tim Flannery was part of the team’s 2010 and 2012 World Series titles. He’s also a critically acclaimed recording artist who’ll perform in Marin County next month.
About 50 downtown merchants have pledged to donate a portion of their profits from sales during “Shop Local for Schools” to San Rafael schools.
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The nation's top award isn't just for military heroes. Plenty of regular folks get it for doing extraordinary things in a moment of crisis. Do you know someone?
Your donations can help Typhoon Haiyan victims. Collection bins are throughout Marin County.
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Benjamin Cranna of Fairfax completed his junior year at UC Santa Barbara competing on the lacrosse team earlier this year.
Rare blonde raccoons pups are cared for by a San Rafael urban wildlife rehabilitation center before being sent back into the wilderness.
The event was organized by the Make-a-Wish Foundation for Miles, a 5-year-old with leukemia.
Residents shared what they are doing to help with typhoon relief.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
Last week, we asked readers to contribute the names of beloved veterans in their lives. Today, on Veterans Day, we pay tribute to those who served. Add the names of veterans you would like to honor in the comments section below.
The 9-year-old Make a Stand CEO's fight to eradicate childhood slavery gets international attention after she rings the open bell for Twitter’s IPO on Wall Street on Thursday.
San Anselmo-Fairfax Patch asks readers to take the “Buzzfeed Challenge.”
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
This year's event will honor the late Chef Josef Desimone, former Google chef and a supporter of the music education fundraiser.
Police officers from around the state will honor their fallen furry friends at UC Davis on Wednesday.
Buck Institute scientists have found a link between a protein that often leads to Alzheimer’s Disease and an anti-aging protein found in red wine.
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The San Francisco firefighter’s wife entered him into the contest without his knowledge.
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Three projects, including one proposed by the Star Wars creator, are vying for a coveted space at Crissy Field in San Francisco. Which one would you like to see become reality? Tell us in the Comments!