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.

Franklin Square Pediatrician Named a Local Hero for Work in Child Protection

Scott Krugman was honored for his work with underserved and abused children.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.

Ray Rice Auctioning Jeep to Benefit Local Boston Marathon Bombing Victim

Erika Brannock, a Towson preschool teacher, lost a portion of her left leg following the April 15 attacks.

Stansbury Park in the Running for America's Favorite Park

Coca-Cola will award $100,000 to the top vote-getting park in America.

Essex-Middle River Water Conditions: Oct. 4

Introducing Patch's new water condition roundup.

Your Weekend: Orioles Finale, Fundraiser Roast

Here's a taste of what's happening this weekend.

Flashback: Mount Carmel Church

Check out photos of Mount Carmel in 1961 and today.

Your Weekend: Camden Yards Run, High Tea in Rosedale

Here's a taste of what's happening this weekend.

Groupon Offers Discounted Flight Lesson At Martin State Airport

Check out the deal on their website today.

Beat The Heat—Visit A Local Beach

The County is reminding residents that a good way to beat the heat is to find a local beach.

Blue Angels, Sailabration Festivities a Success in Middle River

Star-Spangled Aircraft Display and Festival attracted thousands to Martin State Airport this past weekend.

County Police Promote Four at Essex Precinct

The officers were among 31 who recently received new ranks following a ceremony at CCBC Dundalk.

Relay for Life Offers Hope for Cancer Survivors

The annual event at CCBC Essex raised more than $87,000 for the American Cancer Society.

Chase Woman to Rappel for Kidney Foundation

Wanda Lessner will be one of about 85 people to scale down the 33-story Marriott Baltimore Waterfront hotel on Saturday.

Celebrating Memorial Day in Middle River

Veterans, residents and others gathered at the Lamky, Luther, Whitehead Veterans Memorial to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for this country.

World War II Bomber Arrives in Middle River

Poor weather forced the cancellation of two of the vintage aircrafts from coming to Martin State Airport

Veteran Nurse Honored by Franklin Square

Irene Mattheu, an operating room nurse for 30 years, has been named MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center's Nurse of the Year.

Local Woman to Appear on 'Ellen'

Laura Keller Jordan, an administrative assistant at CCBC Essex, is one of three winners of a national sweepstakes for Ellen DeGeneres' Mother's Day special.

Essex Woman Helps Raise Awareness for Organ Donation

Tanjala Purnell hopes to educate others about the barriers to kidney transplantation in minorities at Sunday's National Kidney Foundation of Maryland annual Baltimore Kidney Walk.

Franklin Square Hires New President

Longtime Mercy Health Services executive Samuel E. Moskowitz officially takes over on May 15.

Air National Guardsman Honored for Heroism

Capt. Barry Crawford, a Maryland Air National Guard member based in Middle River, received the Air Force Cross for saving lives in Afghanistan.

Baltimore County Ranked Below Average in Healthiness

More adults smoke, are physically inactive and the county has more unemployed residents than the state average.

Essex Man Dealing with Dementia

Joe Nido will discuss his diagnosis and how to cope with dementia during a roundtable sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association on April 14 in Timonium.

PHOTOS: National Guard Heads to Afghanistan

About 300 members of the Maryland Air National Guard deployed Friday for a 90- to 180-day rotation to Bagram Airfield.

Tuskegee Airmen Honored at Essex Library

The display at the library recognizes the military contributions of the first African-American military aviators in the U.S. armed forces.