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.
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.
Your neighbors are looking for help this holiday season.
Drawing could be the second largest in Mega Millions history.
The ticket, sold in the central Massachusetts town of Sterling, is worth $61.4 million.
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.
Find which Bay State organizations are ready for your donation on #GivingTuesday.
The one-year pilot program is set to begin in the spring
Menino's farewell party in West Roxbury raised over $12,000 for a children's camp, which was founded by the longtime Boston mayor.
A West Roxbury 4th grader has raised money to pay for over 300 pounds of food for those in need.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Families in need to receive Thanksgiving dinner.
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.
A children's performance will be held Saturday at the West Roxbury Library.
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.
The community is invited to pay tribute to Mayor Tom Menino.
The sponsors of the "No Roof Left Behind" contest will hold a barbecue on Saturday when install a new roof on Cross Street in Medfield.
The public is invited to the ribbon cutting for the Wall of Honor on Veterans Day in West Roxbury.
A men's street hockey tournament at Fallon Field in Roslindale raised about $3,500 for an injured West Roxbury teen.
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.
Show the team your support and share your pics and video of you and the kids in your best Red Sox gear!