The Week's Best Good News: Man Finds $98K in Desk, Holocaust Survivor Reunited with Soldier

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Butterball Turkey Hotline Helps Home Cooks Conquer Thanksgiving

Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.

How to Order Butterbeer at Starbucks

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.

Assembly Republican Leader Promises Laughs for Sandy Relief

Voted the "funniest lawyer in NJ", Jon Bramnick (R-21) will be performing his comedy routine in Atlantic City to help fund Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.

Dayton Goalkeeper Voted Best Female Player in Union County

Senior Ricci Rajoppi captured the most votes in The Star-Ledger's poll, beating out seven other exceptional players for the title.

2013 Veterans Day Free Meals and Discounts

Several Springfield eateries are on the list.

The Week's Best Good News

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

JCP&L Completes Equipment Upgrades to Improve Service Reliability in Springfield

Upgrades included replacing 40 pieces of equipment, including crossarms, lightning arrestors, fuses, animal guards and spacer cable devices that are expected to help limit the frequency and duration of power outages.

Easy Parking for Taxpayers

The first four spaces on both sides of North and South Trivett Avenue have been reserved by a sign indicating '10 Minute Parking – Tax Business Only' to make it easier for residents.

Springfield PBA Members to 'Grow' Awareness of Men's Health Issues

Officers will sport a mustache as a means to start the conversation about men's health issues, primarily prostate and testicular cancer.

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ICYMI: The Week's Best Good News

We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.

Freeholder Candidate Receives NJ Meritorious Service Medal

Major (R) Marc A. Krauss was also nominated in March, by Governor Chris Christie, to serve on the NJ Veterans Service Council

Dayton Celebrates Spirit Week, Homecoming

The week culminates in a Homecoming dance, held from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday.

'We Have Felt Invisible for So Long,' Newly-Married Same-Sex Couple Says

Joe Meehan and Sam Rodriguez were the first to receive domestic partnership in Springfield and are now the first married same-sex couple in town.

New Jersey Ranks Among Sexiest Accents

Garden State ranks fifth on list compiled by dating site Cupid.com.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.

Curémonos Provides Breast Cancer Education to Women in Need

Breast cancer survivor Dora Arias has made it her mission to help others facing a diagnosis.

The Best Blogs on Patch: Grandmothers, Guns and Scooping Poop

Patch’s weekly roundup of blogs from across the country.

Singers to Perform at Ice Hut for Autism Speaks

Enjoy a dessert and a song tonight.

2012 Summit Car Show (Photos)

The 16th annual event brought out car fans and residents to Downtown Summit.

The High Holiday Season

A Summit rabbi discusses Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

September Kids Culinary Class at Whole Foods

Veggiecation Program and Whole Foods Market join forces to teach kids about their fruits and veggies with culinary classes.

'Hawks of New Jersey' Swoop into Trailside

The Trailside Nature & Science Center will host a lecture on “Hawks of New Jersey” on Sept. 20.

Ice-T Chats About Growing Up in Jersey (Video)

The rapper, actor — and now director — released his documentary, "Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap," this weekend.

Congregation Israel Celebrates Educational and Cultural Programs at Awards Dinner

Over 250 people showed up for the Orthodox temple's annual gala.