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.
Shockingly, motorists in CT are ranked seventh-best in the nation, according to a new report. How can this be?
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
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.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
Joe Burger currently has his pencil, colored pencil, watercolor, pastel and oil work exhibited at the Granby Public Library, the Veterans Art League Show at Springfield College, among other locations.
See some great photos of Granby's own Pumpkin Patch and learn about the good causes that it supports.
Enter this local photo contest by submitting a photo of your favorite fall scene — everything from foliage to fall fun, Halloween decorations and parties (but not costumes, see article) to fall sports — for your chance to win a special Patch prize packa
Granby resident Laura Eden is welcoming visitors to her home studio Saturday and Sunday to see her egg tempera and watercolor works, giclee prints and an ongoing painting demonstration.
Matt Ryan and Steve Kanaras, who operate Free Lunch Studios in Granby, will have their cartoons featured in bookstores across the country starting Monday.
Patch gives you the online resources to find the best viewing and fall events in Granby, East Granby and the entire Farmington Valley.
The local furniture maker takes pride in crafting custom pieces as well as one-of-a-kind and series works at his workshop in East Granby.
The Granby resident, who is taking part in the Granby Artists Association's open studio tour this weekend, combines his extensive knowledge and genuine enjoyment of nature to create incredible photographs.
In this new feature, The Granbys Patch asks readers to propose ideas for empty storefronts and buildings in Granby and East Granby. What business have you always wanted to see in your hometown?
With the leaves making their most dramatic color changes, look through a sampling of colorful trees in Granby and add your own foliage photos from Granby and East Granby.
Granby resident Don "Dr. Flush" Rethke, along with colleagues at Hamilton Standard, conquered the conundrum of a zero gravity commode and helped the Apollo 13 crew return to Earth safely following the infamous disaster involving that craft.
The big event at Salmon Brook Park opens at 11 a.m. It features local businesses, food vendors, a kids' tent and the carnival.
East Granby students helped overseas families get necessary farming and food production supplies this summer.
Meredith Hauser is one of only 30 Hartford-area high school students selected as a member of the Capitol Region Interdistrict Leadership Academy.
Best Friends Pet Care will be in the area from Thursday to Sunday.
The CSA shareholders will receive a large seasonal variety of produce each week.
Motorists should expect delays and periodic lane closures on Route 10 between the High School/Middle School complex and Canton Road.