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.
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.
Nyla Dos Santos is a student at the Forestdale School in Malden.
The student-run ‘Malden Against Cancer’ club is rallying around a freshman with osteosarcoma.
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.
No registration is required, and there will be a pasta dinner after the run.
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.
Tayla Damon, of Malden, was one of 33 honored Tuesday by Gov. Deval Patrick for their service during emergency situations at Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) swimming facilities during the summer of 2013.
A Malden girl battling bone cancer got an unexpected visit from model Gisele Bundchen on Thursday.
Find out when the DPW will be picking up Christmas trees in Malden.
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.
Here are five nearby people and groups raising money for charity.
Your neighbors are looking for help this holiday season.
A Boston Marathon bombing survivor from Malden recently proposed to a Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital nurse while on a 10-day cruise for marathon bombing survivors and first responders.
Drawing could be the second largest in Mega Millions history.
Malden-based Mystic Valley Elder Services was among the top 40 midsize companies to work for in the Greater Boston area.
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 5.2 percent this coming tax season instead of 5.25 percent.
Find out which four Malden Police officers recently received the Trooper George L. Hanna Memorial Award for Bravery at a Massachusetts State House ceremony presided over by Gov. Deval Patrick.
Find out when and where to go to see the holiday tree lighting in Malden.
The Malden Recreation Department recently announced the addition of Pickleball to its winter programs beginning in January 2014, according to a city press statement.
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.
In our latest You Ask, Patch Answers post, find out when the Malden-Medford football game will take place on Thanksgiving Day this year.
The Zonta Club of Malden is hosting multiple stand-outs throughout the city in response to Zonta International’s call for action campaign known as “Zonta says NO – A Program to End Violence Against Women and Girls.”
At the 2013 Golden Tornado Club Hall of Fame Banquet, Mayor Gary Christenson was awarded the Distinguished Service Award.
Donating a coat is a great way to help a neighbor this holiday season. We'll help you find coat drives near you.
Mayor Gary Christenson recently spoke with community and social justice leaders from several local organizations to discuss "going green" initiatives the City of Malden will be undertaking.
The Mayor's Holiday Spectacular has discounts on plays, concerts and other holiday-themed events.
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.