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.
Customers can use ticket or pass on alternate travel mode
A round-up of local blog posts published on Patch in the past week.
Students at Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School worked together to donate holiday gifts.
Manalapan Patch chose the aerial photograph of Happy Day Farm's corn maze as their picture of the year!
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Today's junk is tomorrow's treasures. Check out these items on eBay, each selling for $$$ for its hometown nostalgia.
Submission deadline is Feb. 1 for inclusion in anthology and live performances.
A round-up of local blog posts published on Patch this week.
A Polar Bear Plunge has been created to help raise funds for the woman.
Friends fundraising for four people with illness and one who lost all to a fire.
Where do you go to enjoy some winter fun?
Drawing could be the second largest in Mega Millions history.
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Destinations include Radio City, NJPAC, Liberty Science Center
Chris Mejia died last year.
Patch readers shared the photos of December 10, 2013, when this corner of the world was under several inches of snow.
Patch bloggers are also talking about the Compton's Creek, Special Olympics, Nelson Mandela, touring Keyport, military dogs and lots more.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Lynn Humphrey says telling people about "good news" has improved her life.
Haven't gotten your kids' photos taken with the guy in the red suit? There's still time.
These local families have asked for community support in the face of mounting medical bills.
The film was made to promote the Traveling Trunk educational programs, sponsored by the Monmouth County Historical Association.
If the money cannot be raised to help pay for the surgery, the dog will be put to sleep.
Share your best holiday recipes and gift ideas, special traditions and opportunities to give back.
The soup kitchen has more than enough volunteers to serve on Thanksgiving.
Cleveland shelter employee recognized Michael Karwan from a Facebook post about his disappearance.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
MyTix enables customers to purchase and display rail one-way tickets, weekly passes and monthly passes anytime, anywhere, using their smartphones.
Help those in need this holiday season.
Matawan historian John Savolaine will be the speaker.
Deadline is Friday for "Off the Beaten Path at Deep Cut Gardens" exhibit.
Also, local businesses report on the opening of a private dog park, a chocolate shop anniversary and a new art show.
Lee earned enough votes and iTunes downloads to push her through to next week, as one of the two remaining members of Christina Aguilera's team.
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.