Charitable Children: 'No Matter What Age You May Be, You Can Change the Life of Another'

As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.

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.

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.

Do Not Disturb: The Snowy Owls Have Irrupted

Visitors from the Arctic are visible in numerous locations, providing a rare spectacle. But please do not approach the owls too closely.

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.

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.

Butterball Turkey Hotline Helps Home Cooks Conquer Thanksgiving

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

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.

The Week's Best Good News

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

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.

Longtime Granby Resident Displays Artwork Across The Area

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.

Granby's South Congregational Church's Pumpkin Patch Up And Running

See some great photos of Granby's own Pumpkin Patch and learn about the good causes that it supports.

Local Photo Contest: Your Favorite Fall Scene From Granby and East Granby

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

Meet Granby Artist Laura Eden At The Open Studio Tour This Weekend

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.

Granby Artist-Writer Team Has Work Published By Major House

Matt Ryan and Steve Kanaras, who operate Free Lunch Studios in Granby, will have their cartoons featured in bookstores across the country starting Monday.

Farmington Valley’s Natural Beauty, Positive Forecast Make it a Great Foliage Year

Patch gives you the online resources to find the best viewing and fall events in Granby, East Granby and the entire Farmington Valley.

Granby Native Paul Hahn A Master Craftsman Of Furniture

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.

Granby Photographer Gary Melnysyn Puts Love Of Nature Into His Work

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.

Visions For Vacancies: What Do You Want To See In This Empty Granby Building?

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?

Fall Foliage In Granby And East Granby: Add Your Own Photos!

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.

Creator Of Space Toilet, Other Critical Apollo Mission Gear A Farmington Valley Resident

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.

Visit Salmon Brook Park and Celebrate Granby Today

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 Library Programs Send Livestock, Seeds, More to Overseas Farmers

East Granby students helped overseas families get necessary farming and food production supplies this summer.

Granby Senior Takes to Rocky Mountains for Select Leadership Training

Meredith Hauser is one of only 30 Hartford-area high school students selected as a member of the Capitol Region Interdistrict Leadership Academy.

Doggie Treat Truck Plans Stops in Granby

Best Friends Pet Care will be in the area from Thursday to Sunday.

Holcomb Farm CSA Offers Summer Shares

The CSA shareholders will receive a large seasonal variety of produce each week.

41st Annual Granby Road Race Traffic Information

Motorists should expect delays and periodic lane closures on Route 10 between the High School/Middle School complex and Canton Road.