Congrats! Daniel Hand High School Students Excel!

Madison students star in track and field competition.

'Coupon Queen' Gets $800 Grocery Bill Down to $7, Gives Savings Away

A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.

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?

A Celebration of Kindness in Newtown

In the wake of tragedy, Newtown was graced with unprecedented kindness from around the world. That, in turn, inspired an entire movement.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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

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

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.

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.

Hanukkah or Chanukah?

Sundown on Dec. 8 marks the first of night of the Jewish Festival of Lights.

Connecticut’s Center for Cancer Survivors Opens

Patch Columnist Heather Borden Hervé leaves the discord of post-election politics behind and takes a closer look at CT Challenge Center for Survivorship, a local place that will benefit everyone.

Friday, Sept. 21 The 74th Anniversary of The Great New England Hurricane of 1938

The category 3 storm, which caused havoc in Connecticut, is still the biggest natural disaster in New England's history.

Bite Into The Region’s Flavors At The Taste Of Mystic

Annual Taste of Mystic begins today at 5 p.m. This year you can text your vote for the People’s Choice Award, sponsored by Patch!

Hospital Offers ER Wait Time for Non-Life-Threatening Injuries

Patients of Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, Essex and Marlborough can check the web to see the actual wait time to see a doctor in the emergency room.

Coming Soon: Metro-North Tickets Via Cellphone

Metro-North will kick off a pilot program next month, starting with Metro-North employees

This Weekend: Pet Adoption Event

Bring home a new friend at this event sponsored by The Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter and the North Shore Animal League

CT Nonprofits Invited To Apply For NBC Grants

Nonprofit organizations must submit their applications by Aug. 15 for consideration

Metro-North Plans Service Changes Effective July 2

Scheduling changes will result in increased efficiency and cost savings

Old Saybrook Memorial Day Parade Invites Madison Veterans To Participate

Veterans from all branches from both the shoreline and valley shore regions are invited to march or ride in the parade

New Haven Restaurant Week Is Underway

Restaurant Week runs through Friday, April 20

Clinton Votes For New High School; Guilford's To Cost More Than Expected

Madison's neighbors have some big changes coming for its high schools

Shoreline Perks: $25 For $50 At Essex Shop

A treat from A Pocketful of Posies could make a great Mother's Day gift!

Middlebury Student From Madison Part Of Social Media Development Team

Nate Beatty is a member of the group developing the StraboGIS software

Shoreline Perks: $25 For $50 At New Salon & Gallery

Five percent of your purchase will be donated to the cause of the month, which is currently the Estuary Council of Seniors, Inc.

New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade Is March 11

Kevin A. Smith will serve as the 2012 Grand Marshal

Guilford Doctor Makes '40 Under 40' List

Connecticut Magazine has included Dr. Beth Collins on the list from the March 2012 issue

Sisters, Sisters!

Madison's Kerry McDermott Holmes and Kimberly McDermott Esty are featured on Real Life Survival Guide's "Ladies Of The Connecticut Shoreline" episode

Mets Memorabilia In Madison Basement Leads To Guilty Plea

Charlie Samuels, former Mets clubhouse manager, will be sentenced on April 16.