6th Annual Danbury Kids Expo May 1st!

6th Annual Danbury Kids Expo on May 1 at the Danbury Sports Dome to raise money for the American Cancer Society!

Bethel Area Spring Break Camps & Activities: Something for Everyone!

Looking for something for your kids to do for spring break? From art to athletics, from hopping to hiking, Patch has you covered.

HVCASA Drug-Free Schools Committee Plans Workshop

HVCASA serves a wide area to include the communities of Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, Newtown, New Milford, Ridgefield, and Redding.

New Outdoor Learning Program for Kids Comes to Bethel

Families can sign up for a free trial of Tinkergarten's outdoor learning classes at Bennett Memorial Park in Bethel.

Calling all girls K-5!

Girls can't wait to join the fun at Girl Scouts of Connecticut!

VIDEO: Kids Urged to Use 'Nag Power' to Stop Parents' Distracted Driving

PBS Kids, the CT DOT and WGBH created a new video asking kids to use 'nag power' to stop their parents from talking/texting while driving.

Happy 205th Birthday P.T. Barnum! Come Celebrate on Sunday!

The Bethel Historical Society presents a celebration of P.T, Barnum's 205th birthday on the lawn of the Bethel Public Library on Sunday.

Kids Can Experience Colonial Times at Plumtrees Schoolhouse

The Bethel Historical Society is presenting a summer camp set in the 18th century.

Has the Population in Bethel Increased?

The latest U.S. Census Bureau report let’s us know the latest population trends in CT, your county, and even your home town.

Where Did Bethel's Ancestors Come From?

An analysis by the Connecticut Mirror broke down ancestry by town.

DAWS Pet of the Week - Kate

Lovely Kate is Looking for her Forever Home - Help Her Crack the Case!

Who is Patch's 'Superstar Mom of the Year?'

Votes have been tallied and the winner is a mom of two from Newtown. Think your Bethel mom rocks? Tell us in the comment section below!

Bethel Mother's Day Superstar: Mary Menti

At 91, this Bethel mom of 4 "still works at the polling place, trims the hedges and makes killer apple pie!"

Hey, Bethel! Only 2 Days Left To Vote for 'Superstar Mom of the Year!'

Today and tomorrow are the last 2 days you can vote on our Facebook page if you want your Newtown mom to be 'Superstar Mom of the Year!'

3 Days Left to Vote for 'Superstar Mom of the Year!'

Want to get your Bethel mom in the running for Patch's 'Superstar Mom of the Year?' Tell us why she's the best!

DAWS' Dr. Brenner's Dog is Missing - Please Help

Help us find Dr. Brenner's little dog, Leaky.

4 Days Left to Vote for Patch's 'Superstar Mom of the Year!'

Think your Bethel mom rocks? Vote for her now through Saturday, and on Mother's Day we'll announce Patch's 'Superstar Mom of the Year!'

Bethel Named One of Connecticut's Best Cities for Young Families

Nerd Wallet cited data from the 2013 U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

A Little Love Goes a Long Way!

Maya the Dog is Looking for her Forever Home

DAWS Pet of the Week - Winston

Handsome Chap Looking For His Furever Home!

Simon Needs a Home

Simon is currently at the Danbury Animal Welfare Society.

DAWS Pet of the Week - NICK

Your New Best Friend Awaits!

DAWS Pet of the Week - Lucky Penny

Your New Lucky Charm!

DAWS Pet of the Week - Louise

This Louise is Missing Her Thelma!

Two Long Time Employees Honored at Bethel Library

The two employees recently finished 25 and 30 years of service at the library.

Pet of the Week - Crystal

Meet the irresistible lady herself, Crystal!

When Do Clocks Spring Forward for Daylight Saving Time 2015?

Even if it doesn’t feel like spring, it’s almost time to move your clocks ahead an hour.

Bethel Resident in Need of Funds for Medical Equipment

The longtime Bethel resident is a quadriplegic and needs funds for an electrical stimulation bike.

Pet of the Week - Gale

Sweet Lap Cat is Looking for Her Forever Home

Show Us How Much You Love Your Pet

Bethel residents, share photos of your beloved family pets on National Love Your Pet Day.

Op-Ed: Give Where You Live on March 5

Fairfield County’s Giving Day aims to raise $1 million for local nonprofits .

Pet of the Week - Puppy Bailey

Puppy Bailey is ready to make you smile!

Quota and the Bethel Public Library Invite You to Help Those in Need

Quota will collect and distribute donations to Brotherhood In Action of Bethel by March 31.

CT State Reps. Carter, Giegler and Sen. McLachlan Celebrate the Opening of Regional Hospice and Home Care Near Bethel

The Danbury Center for Comfort Care & Healing is the first hospice residence in the state of Connecticut to offer private room service.

Amy Robbins and Ashley Andersen: Bethel DAWS Everyday Heroes

Amy and Ashley are staff members at Danbury Animal Welfare Society (DAWS) who slept at the shelter Tuesday night during the snow storm.

Bethel Woman Named to Connecticut Magazine's '40 Under 40'

Amy Kundrat, 35, of Bethel is the Executive Editor of the Fairfield County food scene website CTbites.

Help City Kids Experience Summer in Bethel Through Fresh Air Fund

Fresh Air Fund has provided free summer experiences to more than 1.8 million New York City children since 1977.

Bethel Garden Club to Install Blue Star Memorial Downtown

The project is expected to be completed by Memorial Day as a way to honor service men and women.

Off the Streets is Collecting for Homeless in Bethel Saturday

Help the area's homeless by giving to those in need.

Near Bethel: Star Wars Fan Petitions Disney to Make Slain Sandy Hook Teacher a Jedi Knight

A Florida man has started a campaign on Change.org to make slain Sandy Hook Elementary School teacher Rachel D’Avino a Jedi Knight.