Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
Long car rides inspired Dana Edelman and his 11-year-old son Jaiden to create "The Massachusetts Song (You Athol)," which has had more than 10,000 views on YouTube in less than a month.
Your neighbors on the North Shore are looking for help this holiday season.
Money raised by the athletic challenge is going to Mass. General Hospital and Children's Hospital.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
You'll pay 5.20 percent this coming tax season instead of 5.25 percent.
The American Red Cross of Northeast Massachusetts is looking for community heroes. There are six categories and the deadline for nominations is Jan. 17.
The one-year pilot program to expand subway and bus service is set to begin in the spring.
Find which Bay State organizations are ready for your donation on #GivingTuesday.
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.
Donating a coat is a great way to help a neighbor this holiday season. We'll help you find coat drives near you.
The Mayor's Holiday Spectacular has discounts on plays, concerts and other holiday-themed events.
Math teacher John Young will appear on 'Courage in Sports' on CBS Sunday evening.
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.
Veterans across Massachusetts need your help.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
See where Saturday's rolling party will go.
Show the team your support and share your pics and video of you and the kids in your best Red Sox gear!
Beverly's Angie Miller will perform in a free concert at the Salem Common on Halloween.
Benjamin was the top boys’ name in the Bay State in 2012.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
It's a tradition that has been happening for 20 years and it has returned for 2013 - hay creations on the front lawn of a Bridge Street home in Hamilton.
Check the listings and the forecasts, then plan your viewing parties accordingly.
One of the winning photos in this year's photo contest put on by the Trustees of the Reservations came from a Hamilton teenager.
An "absolutely unbelievable" Web video highlights the grand opening of the new playground at Patton Park.
Pamela Wells and Elise Bouchard succumbed to their injuries after being struck by a vehicle on a bridge in Hampton, N.H. on Saturday.
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Capturing precious memories, family recipes and legends from grandparents can be easy and fun.
As Isaac turns into a hurricane threatening the Gulf Coast, Salem's Northeast Animal Shelter is doing its best to help.
Massachusetts is ranked one of the highest states for daycare costs.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) held a telebriefing this week to inform residents of the outbreak and pass on tips to prevent mosquito bites.
A new map of the T shows not the geography of stations but rather the time it takes between them.
National Dog Day is Sunday, Aug. 26. What will you do to celebrate man's best friend?
Tell us which road in Hamilton and Wenham you think needs the most work and see what your neighbors have to say.