Tweet Your Support of #HumanitarianHeroes on World Humanitarian Day

Today is World Humanitarian Day, a day to honor those who put their lives in danger to help people in need across the globe.

2014 Newtown Yoga Festival to Benefit Sandy Hook Promise

Second annual Newtown Yoga Festival is scheduled for August 23, 2014.

CT Scouts Invite Boys to Build an Adventure

'Joining Night' will be held Sept. 10.

Dairy Queen Celebrating Miracle Treat Day Today

Participating DQ stores will donate $1 or more from every Blizzard sold to local Children Miracle Network Hospitals.

20 Pictures of the August Super Moon

Did you catch a glimpse of the beautiful August 10-11 super moon?

Nominate a Newtown Woman Making a Difference in the Community

Greater Danbury Chamber is looking for nominations for its 2014 Heart of Women Award.

Newtown Teens Return After Helping Colorado Flood Victims on Week-Long Mission Trip

Twenty teens and five adults returned to Newtown today after repairing houses damaged by the fall 2013 flooding in Colorado.

The Watermark at East Hill Names New Britain Boy “Watermark Kid”

14-year-old Darius Kot given free admission to UConn’s Kevin Ollie Basketball Camp

11 Years After 'Heaven,' What Life is Like for the Burpo Family

The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.

24 Amazing Ways Residents Inspire Their Communities

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

Buddha Bash Concert Saturday Benefits REACH Newtown

What do you get when you mix bands, bikers, barbecue and Buddha? The First Annual Buddha Bash, of course!

Everyday Inspirations: Incredible Ways People Give Back Locally

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

Newtown's Victim's Dreams of an Animal Shelter Becoming Reality

State close to transferring 34 acres of land to Catherine's foundation.

D-Day Survivor From Newtown Shares His Inspiring Tale

Man thought he was a 'goner'

Third Grader from CT Could Win 'Doodle 4 Google' Contest With Your Help

Jason Rosado came up with an out-of-this-world doodle that landed in the top spot for our state. Now he needs your votes to take the grand prize home.

'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?

What's in Your Wallet? Perhaps a $1 Million Winning Lottery Ticket

The $1 million ticket was sold in Fairfield County.

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.

NHS Student Is Newtown's 'Voice of Democracy'

Photos: The Sandy Hook Ducks Tour Rome

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.

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

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

The Week's Best Good News

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

Newtown Korean War Vet to Earn His Medals

ICYMI: The Week's Best Good News

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

Newtown Rescue, Caring Reader Give Dog New Chance at Life

A shelter dog saved at the last minute, thanks to a Newtown rescue group and one Brookfield woman.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

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

Flawless! Newtown High Schooler Achieves Rare Perfect ACT Score

'A True Love Story to the End'

Did Young 'Jeopardy' Contestant Get a Fair Deal?

A Newtown student's misspelled answer cost him in the final round of the popular game show.

I Love My (New)Town

What I've learned in the first few weeks of living in our new home in Sandy Hook.

Cook By Morning, Barista By Day, Karate Teacher At Night

She's not superwoman, but this 18-year-old Sandy Hook resident is kicking some serious butt in the responsibility arena.