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.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
Here are five nearby people and groups raising money for charity.
Drawing could be the second largest in Mega Millions history.
Sprigs landed a feature in The Lowell Sun's Whatdouwannado lifestyle section.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Acton-Boxboro Youth Hockey and the Acton Lions Club have joined forces to make sure children in need have warm winter jackets.
District earned statewide honors for capturing recyclables and reduction of solid waste.
The one-year pilot program is set to begin in the spring
As the West Acton restaurant announces its ‘Buy a Meal, Give a Meal’ program.
Lace up those skates, it’s the season to hit the ice.
After months of construction-related closures, the rail is back online full-time, from North Station all the way to Fitchburg.
Frosty, Rudolph and Charlie Brown are coming to town.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
There are many ways to lend a hand to help out during the holidays.
The number of violent crimes reported in 2012 was down after spiking in 2011, according to the report.
When the 300-plus seat gastropub opens Nov. 24 at Nagog Park, you'll be able to 'murder' your burger with house-cured bacon, sunny duck egg and foie gras.
Some of your favorites are finding new life, share your memories.
Residents rallied to raise most of the funds needed to replace the flawed facility, and now the work is set to begin.
Leddy Gallagher, a senior midfielder at Keene State College, was honored as the ECAC New England field hockey offensive player of the week.
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.
That’s OK, we have some of them right here for you.
Virtually every town and city in the state has multiple locations where you can drop off a new toy for a child who otherwise might not get one.
Acton’s Veterans Day Ceremony was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11 on the Town Common.
Tours start at 10 a.m. and run every hour until 5 p.m. Monday night.
Veterans across Massachusetts need your help.
Shana Dirik will be starring in Fiddlehead Theatre Company's premiere of 'A Little Princess' this holiday season.
The place you call home—and the latest news and happenings you need to know—now in the palm of your hand.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
See where Saturday's rolling party will go.
Fresh off of her first-place finish at a recent New England regional competition 12-year-old Iris Zhao is preparing for eastern sectional competition, nationals and beyond.
Periwinkle Glassworks plans to open Oct. 29.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.