Plus, business openings and expansions, volunteers in Anne Arundel, energy prize and Towson app were among this week's uplifting stories
The city will fine tune a plan to reduce energy use and gas emissions and save money.
Real estate brokerage site Movoto called the county a desirable place to live.
Two strangers will run a marathon a day together, from Cumberland, MD, to Washington, D.C., to help wounded veterans.
National security publication gave Baltimore props for for recent improvements.
Plus, local theater company, ground-breaking in Columbia, and computers for low-income families were among this week's uplifting stories.
The Germantown Walmart store's grant to the Montgomery County Police Department will help improve safety for autistic children.
Families are invited to a free storytime and play in the school's Moon Bounce.
The Rockville location of Cici’s Pizza is donating part of its sales Thursday to the charity.
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.
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.
Max Portnoy, 12, of Bethesda, organized a fundraiser to fight a severe type of dementia that his grandfather suffers from, raising money for research.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
Raj Suri of Ellicott City produced the 30-second commercial 'Time Machine.'
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.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
Montgomery County is one of the richest counties in the country, but it is not immune to struggles by some families to put food on the table. Thanks to a new county-wide food recovery initiative, that struggle is being made a little easier.
The eternal flame that's burned over the grave of President John F. Kennedy has been relocated again.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
Fire Chief: “You don't need special powers to be an everyday hero.”
If they win, pop star Katy Perry could perform at Walt Whitman High School’s homecoming.
Parenting is not easy, but there are steps to take to find common ground.
A touching tale of love and loss revolves around a simple item – a pair of gold, oval cufflinks.
“I became an activist because if King can do it, why couldn't I—shouldn't I—be involved.” —The Rev. Jim Macdonell, founder Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, North Bethesda
Christina Denny has taught at a private school in Olney.
Two lifeguards were honored by the county's rescue service for saving a 12-year-old boy from drowning in the pool at the Little Falls Swimming Club on May 29.
The next calendar month to boast two full moons will be July 2015.
Bethedans, however, donate a smaller percentage of income to charity than the average state resident.
$100 reward being offered for information leading to return of timid black Lab.
Creative Summer Full Day Camp at Hearst Elementary School