As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.
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.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
John Custer of Norwalk won the $1 million New Year's Day lottery jackpot after buying a ticket at Stew Leonard's on Westport Avenue.
U.S. Marine Tom Armas scored major points with his sons Monday when he flew home from the Middle East to be at their hockey game in Fairfield.
Anthony and Aly Femia's story is touching hearts around the globe.
Take a look at some of the best blogs on Patch from across the country this week.
In Norwalk, Rosinne Chlala and her team at "Festivities" are ready when the holidays ring in 25-30 engagements.
Whole Foods Fairfield supports Bridgeport Rescue Mission; 5 percent of all sales go to BRM on Jan. 15.
Shockingly, motorists in CT are ranked seventh-best in the nation, according to a new report. How can this be?
Those behind the project say it will become "Fairfield's most fun and accessible playground for all children."
The $1 million ticket was sold in Fairfield County.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Check out this weekend destination for furnishings with a vintage twist. Donna and Andrew Clarke have a knack for recombining disparate but sturdy industrial tid-bits and architectural salvage for a whole greater than the sum of its parts.
Visitors from the Arctic are visible in numerous locations, providing a rare spectacle. But please do not approach the owls too closely.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
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.
And you'll never believe what he did with the money.
This new report from the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters has the answer.
Little or no snow accumulation is expected, though it could start falling as early as 10 a.m. Tuesday. The MTA says commuters are seeing 10-minute delays due to slippery rails.