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.
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.
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.”
Check out some of the Local Voices blog posts from Patch sites in Maryland.
North Potomac scientist named as finalist in Redbook magazine’s online contest.
“I became an activist because if King can do it, why couldn't I—shouldn't I—be involved.” —The Rev. Jim Macdonell
The Borkats were honored Monday by the Gaithersburg City Council.
Nonprofit's gala to include celebrity servers, commemorative soup bowl and a play.
But other states rank higher. Does being a "blue state" have something to do with it?
Five things to help you through your day in Gaithersburg.
Aquilino Cancer Center slated to open on campus of Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in 2013.
Friday commuters may contend with heavy rain and strong winds on their way home.
David Hauck says there are financial benefits to being energy efficient.
Does the Discovery trip end one chapter, or start another?
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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund wants a photo for every name on "The Wall" in D.C.
New county initiative to focus on addressing disparities in health care and health care access.
Funding to improve treatment and care coordination for 66,000 of the region’s most vulnerable patients.
The City Manager has been member of the local branch for three and a half years.