More than 1,000 people raised $27,600 in three months to help Michigan man get surgery he hopes will allow him to lead a normal life.
“Mighty Girl” is expected to thrive after a “very tricky” operation to open an artery to her walnut-sized heart.
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.
Merrick Weingarten of Bloomfield Hills plans to donate $5 to the America's Tooth Fairy organization for copy sold of "Scout Brushes Up," his children's book about the importance of good oral hygiene.
The winning posters and campaigns will be used in social media campaigns to warn youths and teens of the consequences of binge drinking.
“I’m not really good with this kind of stuff,” Sam Stover told an emergency dispatcher as his wife screamed in the throes of labor, ready to give birth in the front yard.
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.
David Williams acted quickly, putting himself at considerable risk to pull his friend and her 3-year-old brother from icy lake last March.
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Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
The St. Hugo of the Hills and U of D Jesuit product becomes just the 16th Marshall Scholar from Michigan State University.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
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.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
Emerging journalist Jillian Fellows follows up a dream summer in the London by experiencing Africa.
Confirmed cases in Ann Arbor clinic call for vigilance, awareness.
Are you passionate about your faith? Whether you’re affiliated with a religious organization, house or worship or parochial school, serve as a religious leader in the community, or just feel spiritual, we want your voice on Patch!
The Belle Isle Conservancy's annual 'Polish the Jewel' fund-raiser helps restore, maintain the historic buildings and grounds on the island.
The Bloomfield Hills resident and one of the top financial advisors for Merrill Lynch talks about his love for public television and why the service is critically important.
The community will honor the ‘photographer with a benevolent lens’ with the 18th annual Birmingham/Bloomfield Cultural Arts Award.
Rochester Librarian Christine Hage loves reading, knitting and traveling.
Oakland County Circuit Judge and Patriot Week co-founder Michael Warren warns of the danger of straying too far from nation's founding principles.
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Agencies, including the Bloomfield Hills Department of Public Safety, participated Friday in the fundraiser for Special Olympics International.
Parenting Awareness Michigan, a group that promotes education for parents and caregivers, is running a poster contest to honor Parenting Awareness Month.
Shelby-Utica Patch blogger Chris Taylor loves magic, Jaws, the bible and sharing his real estate expertise.
There is no charge for admission or parking for the adoption event, which takes place Sept. 20-21.
Make this holiday special with these traditional recipes and share some of your favorites.