Takoma Park Named Quarterfinalist for $5M Energy Prize

The city will fine tune a plan to reduce energy use and gas emissions and save money.

Montgomery County One of 10 Best Counties in The U.S.

Real estate brokerage site Movoto called the county a desirable place to live.

Two Men Will Run 185 Miles for Wounded Veterans

Two strangers will run a marathon a day together, from Cumberland, MD, to Washington, D.C., to help wounded veterans.

Walmart Grant to Help Parents of Autistic Kids

The Germantown Walmart store's grant to the Montgomery County Police Department will help improve safety for autistic children.

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.

Boy Combines Love of Grandfather, Baseball to Fight Dementia

Max Portnoy, 12, of Bethesda, organized a fundraiser to fight a severe type of dementia that his grandfather suffers from, raising money for research.

Nominate 'Everyday Inspirations' in Your Town

Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.

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.

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.

The Week's Best Good News: Man Finds $98K in Desk, Holocaust Survivor Reunited with Soldier

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Butterball Turkey Hotline Helps Home Cooks Conquer Thanksgiving

Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.

How to Order Butterbeer at Starbucks

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.

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.

Montgomery County Honors ‘Everyday Heroes’

Fire Chief: “You don't need special powers to be an everyday hero.”

Maryland Ranks High in Charitable Giving

But other states rank higher. Does being a "blue state" have something to do with it?

UPDATE: Severe Storms Expected for D.C. Region

Friday commuters may contend with heavy rain and strong winds on their way home.

Connecting with CSAAC

Join us for an online session with Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children.

Fundraiser Benefits Autism Services Non-Profit

Supporters of CSAAC gathered in Bethesda during National Autism Awareness Month for the fourth annual Happy Hour for Autism.

Here's How You Create an Account on Patch

It's a simple process, and it gives you access to all our features.

Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Baltimore County

There were three jackpot winners nationwide.

Cherry Blossoms, Through the Lens of Autism

Photographers with autism do their own photo shoot of the cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin

Friends Launch Social Media Campaign for Detained Northwest Grad

Online petition to halt the deportation of Jorge Steven Acuña, 19, of Germantown, has collected more than 4,000 signatures.