GOOD NEWS! HdG Goes Pink for Breast Cancer, Famous Cat Needs Home, Blue Ribbon Schools + Laurrapin Grille Noted

Plus, Teacher of the Year reception, school named for principal, local festivals and Halloween stores opening were among week's best news.

GOOD NEWS! Top Towns to Live in; Orioles Pep Rally; Business Openings + Local Fundraisers

Plus, Bel Air party, fighting breast cancer, supporting Special Olympics, and telemedicine center opening were among the week's best news.

Turnout for Audacity of Hoops Tourney Continues to Grow

The tournament started to fight teen violence in Silver Spring continues to gain more players.

GOOD NEWS! Million Dollar Winner, Harford Grants to Nonprofits, Cultural Festivals + Adoptable Animals

Plus, National Merit semifinalists, store reopens at Columbia Mall + where you can volunteer were among this week's best news.

GOOD NEWS! Crash Survivor Thanks Rescuers, Beauty After Storm Pic, $31M University Gift + Biz Appreciation Week

Plus, restaurant sales to charity, MD Food Bank drive + Star Spangled Spectacular were among this week's best news.

GOOD NEWS! Top 'Burbs for Education, #DC2024 Bid, Feral Cat Rescued + Ray Lewis Forever

Plus, teachers honored, restaurant sales to charity, MD Food Bank drive + volunteer hall of fame were among this week's best news.

Maryland Food Bank Streamlines Donation Process

During Hunger Action Month, food donations can be made online or dropped off at MD State Police barracks.

GOOD NEWS! $200 in Free Coffee, First-Day School Pics, School Partners with Indian Academy + Culinary Tourney

Plus business openings and expansions, volunteers in HdG and Anne Arundel + prizes for food donors were among this week's uplifting stories.

GOOD NEWS! Hero Cop, Honoring Columbia Mall Victim, More Ice Bucket Challenges + Baby Delivered at Home

Plus, business openings and expansions, volunteers in Anne Arundel, energy prize and Towson app were among this week's uplifting stories

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.

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.

Nourish Now Helps Families Fill Food Gap

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.

Eternal Flame Returned to JFK Gravesite

The eternal flame that's burned over the grave of President John F. Kennedy has been relocated again.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

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

Meditation Oasis in Downtown Silver Spring

Slip away from the office to visit the Meditation Museum for quiet contemplation.

Apple Picking Around Montgomery County for Johnny Appleseed Day

Fall is here, and what better way to celebrate than with apple picking in honor of Johnny Appleseed Day?

Speak Out: How Do You Enjoy Fall in Takoma Park?

Let us know in comments.

Takoma Play Day Gets Kids Energized

The play day is free to all kids.

Maryland Ranks High in Charitable Giving

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

Adventist HealthCare Breaks Ground On State-of-the-Art Cancer Facility

Aquilino Cancer Center slated to open on campus of Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in 2013.

Takoma Plays Honored with President's Council Award

The organization promotes play in Takoma Park.