Registered dietician Sharon Maxwell to share best practices for a healthy diet and lifestyle
Find out which Newtown gyms and free apps will help get you back on track if you're thinking about ditching those New Year's resolutions.
A panel of experts and local officials will discuss and answer questions related to Connecticut's opiate addiction epidemic.
Wayne Winsley, former radio broadcaster turned motivational speaker, is on a mission to inspire kids in the Greater Danbury area.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to support cancer patients.
Find out where you can give blood near Newtown for patients undergoing liver and other types of transplants during Liver Awareness Month.
The 10th annual race will close roads. There are still spots available for the race.
U.S. News and World Report released its annual rankings on Tuesday.
"There is no affected water on shelves," a spokesperson said.
The company that supplies Big Y, ShopRite, 7-Eleven, PriceRite, and others with bottled water has issued a recall because of E. coli.
Acadia (Stop & Shop), Big Y, ShopRite, 7-11, and several other bottled brands have been recalled due to possible E. Coli contamination.
Hundreds died from opiate overdose deaths in 2014, and this in-depth review tracks the cases in the state and in your local communities.
These are the belly-busting meals that contain the highest calories at chain restaurants in the Newtown area.
A new study breaks down longevity by congressional district. See how we stack up.
The event will be this weekend and will benefit a foundation set-up in honor of one of the Sandy Hook victims.
Newtown Patch editor Wendy Mitchell chronicles her battle with a rare and aggressive type of breast cancer in a new documentary.
The claims are just a day old but they allege that winemakers knowingly sell arsenic-contaminated wines.
From eyebrow wigs to cracker jacks, chemo brain to chemo curls, Newtown Patch editor shares weird facts she's learned on her journey.
Joan Lunden has it. Jennifer Griffin from Fox News has it. What is "it?" A rare and aggressive type of breast cancer called Triple Negative.
Politics aside, sometimes it's not a good to thing to be rare, unique and part of the one percent.
Patch editor Wendy Mitchell is fighting breast cancer and is on a mission to raise awareness of the importance of monthly self breast exams.
Dinner Underground will take over historic Edmond Town Hall in Newtown.
Are you feeling down? You may have Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.), a type of depression that occurs during winter from lack of sun.
Local foodies will enjoy the many upcoming events and classes taking place at the Silo Cooking School.
What would ‘Big Marijuana’ mean for the people of Newtown, Connecticut? Find out at MCAA's upcoming event in Danbury.
Danbury personal trainer and fitness enthusiast Max Barry shares online home workouts to keep you fit if your gym is closed due to snow.
Check out these local parenting classes for expert advice.
A Bethel nutritionist tells you why.
This simple and affordable project may just become a Christmas eve tradition at your house
A provocative new technique offered at Yale New Haven Hospital shows women in labor how they can laugh their way through to ease the pain.
Here are some suggestions for our Newtown Patch readers for dealing with those delicious leftovers.
A local trainer offers the "Holiday Weight Gain Survival Guide."
IAM - Integrated Amrita Meditation Technique Training Sunday, December 7th from 11am - 2pm SOUND Center Arts - 31 Hawleyville Rd., Newtown
For diabetics, Thanksgiving can be a challenging time with all of the mashed potatoes, stuffing and pie. Griffin Hospital offers some tips.
2nd annual “Night of Song” CAROLING IS COMING YOUR WAY!!! We would like to spread some cheer as we sing carols this Holiday season.
Since losing her son, Ridgefielder Lindsey Rogers-Seitz uses her blog as a way to cope and as a way to shine a light on heatstroke deaths.