Newtown 'Gentle Giant,' Coach Kenny, Will Live On in Hearts of Special Needs Kids

Newtown Hoopsters’ Coach Kenny Ayles passed away on Aug. 21 but his legacy lives on.

CT Walk to End Alzheimer's Scheduled for Sept. 28

The walk will take place at Calf Pasture Beach Park in Norwalk, Connecticut.

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.

CT Scouts Invite Boys to Build an Adventure

'Joining Night' will be held Sept. 10.

20 Pictures of the August Super Moon

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

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.

Shelton Firefighters Go Bald for St. Baldrick's

A group of Shelton firefighters shaved their heads to help raise money for childhood cancer research Saturday.

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.

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.

'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.

Malloy, Himes and DeLauro Praise Shelton Firefighters, Pledge Help for Downtown

An office for loan information could open in City Hall by Wednesday.

Displaced Shelton Barber, Now Helped, Wants to Give Back

Echo Hose Thanks Donors for Help

Shelton Fire Victims Need Furniture

Echo Hose Now Needs Gift Cards, Furniture for Fire Victims

Officials, Residents Thank Firefighters

Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, local non-profit officials and officials from the state district of the U.S. Small Business Administration vowed to help everyone affected by Monday's fire in Downtown Shelton.

Relief for Shelton Fire Victims Pouring In

Congressmen Jim Himes and Rosa DeLauro, and local and state officials vowed to help the residents left homeless after Monday's fire and to help the small business owners.

Downtown Shelton Barber Needs New Tools After Monday's Fire

Shelton Police Give Thanks for Donations

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?

Pro-Bono Doula Effort Seeks Funding

Migrant Workers Need Help

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.

Police, Outback Collecting Toys in Shelton

Shelton Tree Lit Up in NYC

Perkin Elmer Honored by CT DEEP

Helping Shelton's Cheerleaders

Shelton Lions Club to Check Eyes

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: 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.

26 Days, Countless Acts of Kindness

Shelton's Spooner House Needs Donations

Fairfield 'School of Rock' Band to Play at Medical Benefit

Helping for Two

Shelton Makes Top 15 for Young Family Living in CT