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.

Dr. William Petit To Become A Father Again

The man, whose family was brutally murdered in the infamous 2007 Cheshire home invasion, is expected to have another child on Dec. 3.

Inside View of a Local Sugar House

Maple Syrup producer Leonard's Sugar House is enjoying a successful season.

Local Rabbi is One of 10 Women Arrested at Western Wall in Jerusalem

Debra Cantor of B'nai Tikvoh-Sholom on the West Hartford/Bloomfield line, was arrested Monday morning.

West Hartford Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The Town of West Hartford held its 17th annual celebration Monday morning.

Residents Asked to Complete Survey on Underage Drinking and Substance Abuse

Input requested to collect data for Town Hall Meeting scheduled for April 8.

What Would You Improve in West Hartford in 2013?

If you could make a New Year's resolution for West Hartford, what would it be?

Go Apple Picking In Hartford County!

There's nothing better than locally grown apples (except maybe pies made with locally grown apples) - here's your complete guide to local orchards!

Space Toilet and Other Critical Apollo Mission Gear Were Local Inventions

Granby resident Don "Dr. Flush" Rethke, along with colleagues at Hamilton Standard, conquered the conundrum of a zero gravity commode and helped the Apollo 13 crew return to Earth safely following the infamous disaster involving that craft.

It's National Grandparents Day: Preserve Your Family History

Capturing precious memories, family recipes and legends from grandparents can be easy and fun.

Golfers Raise About $40,000 for Meals on Wheels

Funds raised at Thursday's 11th Annual 2012 CRT Golf Classic will benefit seniors receiving Meals on Wheels in West Hartford and other area towns.

Bishops Corner Library Exceeds Fundraising Goal for Renovation

The West Hartford library just received a substantial grant, which combined with other funds raised topped the $200,000 goal needed to complete the interior renovations so the library can reopen in September.

Dog Lovers Team Up for National Dog Day

National Dog Day is Aug. 26. What will you do to celebrate man's best friend?

Letter to the Editor: Vote for Noah Webster!

Chris Dobbs, executive director of the Noah Webster House, asks people to read the attached letter and support the organization in this statewide contest.

CT Nonprofits Invited To Apply For NBC Grants

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

Happy Homecoming for West Hartford Marine

Maj. Scott Trent, a West Hartford native, was happy to be reunited with his wife and 16-month-old son last week, after a seven-month deployment

ESPN Reporter and West Hartford Resident Featured on White House PSA

College basketball reporter Andy Katz joins other high-profile men in a White House-sponsored PSA on dating violence.

This Soldier Says 'Happy Father's Day' from Afghanistan

West Hartford Chamber Honors Noah Webster Award Winners

Winner of Noah Webster House Raffle Will Be Chosen Sunday

Raffle benefits the 'Dictionary Project,' and prizes include an iPad, gift certificate for $250 at Lunden Diamond Company, and a membership to the Noah Webster House.

West Hartford is Getting Connected

Bring plenty of business cards and participate with other business professionals in a special event scheduled for Friday.

Public Works Department Holds First Open House

Curious about household hazardous waste and need to have some private documents shredded? Accomplish both at the same time at this weekend's open house.

American Legion Hayes-Velhage Post 96 Elects New Officers

Where Was this Photograph Taken?

A peek into the archives of the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society.