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.

UMBC Ranks Among Top 10 Smartest Public Colleges

The school with the smartest students was in a neighboring state.

Nominate 'Everyday Inspirations' in Your Town

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

Maryland Native Wins Best Doritos Commercial in $1 Million Super Bowl Contest

Raj Suri of Ellicott City produced the 30-second commercial 'Time Machine.'

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.

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.

Purple Heart Recipient Credits Crew, Including Parkville HS Grad, with Saving His Life

Staff Sgt. Mark Cornett, a member of Parkville High School's Class of 2003, is credited with helping to save the life of Tech. Sgt. James Juniper, who was shot during an air mission in Afghanistan.

Parkville Rec Council Awards 2013 Scholarships

Parkville Rec Council awarded 26 scholarships Tuesday night.

Bikers Place Flags On Path Of Honor For 9/11

Members of the Iron Shields bike club placed 2,977 American flags along Putty Hill avenue in remembrance of the victims of 9/11.

Vintage Parkville-Overlea: Korvette's

Guess where in the greater Parkville-Overlea area this photo was taken.

Vintage Parkville-Overlea: Old-time Intersection

Guess where in the greater Parkville-Overlea area this photo was taken.

North Plaza Y Opens Showers to Neighbors

The Y of Central Maryland is allowing residents who still don't have power to use its showers.

Hot Spots: Smithsonian Offers Free Art, Science Exhibits

Here's another day trip idea for your family.

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.

$250K Winning Ticket Sold In Parkville, Still Unclaimed

The ticket was sold at Parkville's Valley View Inn and came up a winner in Friday's drawing.

Shadow Is Missing From Rossville

The 14-year-old dog went missing on Tuesday.

Pain at the Pump Continues for Parkville Drivers

The average cost for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Maryland spiked seven cents over the last week, AAA reports.

Facebook Group Remembers Growing Up Parkville

The "You Know You're From Parkville, MD When ... " Facebook group has over 1,000 members who discuss the neighborhood the way it used to be.