Newtown Hoopsters’ Coach Kenny Ayles passed away on Aug. 21 but his legacy lives on.
Tell the world about the coach, mentor or teacher that made a difference in your life. Entry deadline is Monday, Aug. 18.
Participating DQ stores will donate $1 or more from every Blizzard sold to local Children Miracle Network Hospitals.
Did you catch a glimpse of the beautiful August 10-11 super moon?
Kylie Simonds won first place at a statewide invention convention.
14-year-old Darius Kot given free admission to UConn’s Kevin Ollie Basketball Camp
Beacon Falls Congregational Church's "Workshop of Wonders" VBS starts soon!
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.
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.
The winning ticket was purchased in Seymour.
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.
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?
In the wake of tragedy, Newtown was graced with unprecedented kindness from around the world. That, in turn, inspired an entire movement.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
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.
And you'll never believe what he did with the money.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
Oxford children and parents join community leaders, Lily's family, in an official groundbreaking ceremony.
Naugatuck man dies four days after his beloved wife, on what would have been their 53rd anniversary.
The event is held in honor of Billy Smolinski, who went missing on Aug. 24, 2004.
'Zero the Hero,' a dog who was rescued from Oxford and shared a special bond with a boy with cancer, has died.
Beacon Falls Congregational's "Workshop of Wonders" Vacation Bible School!
Seek shelter and stay off the roads if you can help it.
The ASPCA says it's a bad idea to take your pet to any fireworks display or give them party food.
Tell us about the wisdom your father has shared with you and post pictures of you and your dad.
Middlebury's Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal, Sgt. Liam Dwyer and his father Bill, are hoping people get out and golf for a good cause.