Harp Healing: Woman Uses Music Therapy to Help Hospital Patients

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.

Nominate 'Everyday Inspirations' in Your Town

Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.

Arlo Guthrie Says a Prayer for the Late Pete Seeger

Seeger, a 1936 Avon Old Farms School alumnus, passed away at age 94 on Monday, Jan. 27, 2014.

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How Bad Are Connecticut Drivers?

Shockingly, motorists in CT are ranked seventh-best in the nation, according to a new report. How can this be?

Man Steals from Coffee Shop—and You’ll Never Guess What Happened Next

Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?

Second Grader’s “Buddy Bench” Goes Viral

Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.

Music Centre's Nutcracker Ballet Dec. 13, 15

Attention Parents: Check Out Our New FB Page, Just For You!

You'll find lots of parenting tips on our new page. Check it out!

The Week's Best Good News: A Winning Wedding, 26 Days of Kindness and More

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

26 Days, Countless Acts of Kindness

The Week's Best Good News: Man Finds $98K in Desk, Holocaust Survivor Reunited with Soldier

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Hispanic Center Head Resigns, Takes Statewide Advocacy Post

Butterball Turkey Hotline Helps Home Cooks Conquer Thanksgiving

Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.

CT Man Finds $98K in Desk He Bought on Craigslist

And you'll never believe what he did with the money.

How to Order Butterbeer at Starbucks

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.

New Bike Racks Downtown

Is Your State Legislator a Friend of the Environment?

This new report from the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters has the answer.

Calling All Bloggers! What Does Thanksgiving Mean to You?

Patch invites you to begin writing a blog today. The subject? What the fourth Thursday in November means to you.

The Week's Best Good News

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Groundbreaking of NRVT's Wilton Demonstration Trail

NRVT will start at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk and run through Wilton, Ridgefield, Redding, and end in Danbury for a total of 38 miles, including loops, for cyclists, hikers, and walkers.

ICYMI: The Week's Best Good News

We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.

Patch User Spotlight: Drug Take-Back; Pork Soup; Monster Mash; Kid-Friendly Fall Fun

Bishop Frank J. Caggiano: Build Spiritual Bridges

Diocese of Bridgeport Bishop Frank J. Caggiano took his seat, or "cathedra," for the first time.

Staff Sgt. TJ Lobraico Jr., Remembered as a Brother, Teammate, A Hero

TJ Lobraico Jr.'s life was celebrated at his funeral Friday at Western Connecticut State University. Lobraico was shot and killed in Afghanistan while serving with the New York Air National Guard, which was guarding Bagram Airfield.

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Keep Your Pets Safe, Danbury Fireworks Saturday at Candlewood Town Park

The ASPCA says it's a bad idea to take your pet to any fireworks display or give them party food.

Mackenzie Newsome's Surgery Scheduled for Wednesday

Melissa, Michael and Mackenzie Newsome will head to Boston early this week for surgery on Mackenzie's cancer.

'Who Will do Quality Control on the Crops?'

From news that businesses are readying for the state's medical marijuana law to a report that shows how much deer costs taxpayers, Patch account-holders call it how they see it.

Stamford Auction House Puts Up Hitler's Medical Transcripts

Bull seman, cocaine, and gas, are served up by Alexander Historical Auctions, which is offering up juicy info on the insane madman, and the medical records can be yours for the right price.