A volunteer named Mary Young proved she still is – young, that is. But she wasn’t the youngest person helping with Floods of 2014 cleanup.
Michigan Community Services Commission is mobilizing volunteers, including veterans with team Rubicon and youths with AmeriCorps.
The girl who was disfigured during an attack by a pet raccoon when she was 3 is going back on the ‘Today’ show.
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.
Royal Oak Girl has successful eye and brain surgery
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.
A florist is leaving “lonely bouquets” around town, simply for the joy of brightening the days of those who find them.
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.
Stephen Li was among the top 20 chemistry students in the United States in 2013, and now he’s in the top four. He’ll compete in an international competition in Hanoi July 20-29.
Two strangers used CPR to save Andrea D’Amore-Braver’s life. “Call it luck, divine intervention or the inherent goodness of people,” she said.
The winning posters and campaigns will be used in social media campaigns to warn youths and teens of the consequences of binge drinking.
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.
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.
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!
One of the top financial advisors for Merrill Lynch in Troy talks about his love for public television and why the service is critically important.
Dick Zelasko of Troy had kept winning ticket in wallet for weeks.
Apara Sivaraman recently finished a paid eight-week internship at Focus: HOPE in Detroit.
Each week, Patch features a pet in the area in need of a good home.
A Mega Millions ticket worth $79 million was sold at John's Market in Troy.