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.
Gold Award ceremony was held last month.
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.
Scholarship program promotes STEM education, leadership skills at U.S. Space & Rocket Center.
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.
Some stories put a smile on your face. Here's our wrap-up from the region.
Tom Harper proposes to Sachem graduate Kristina Marcic at his NYPD graduation on Jan. 3.
Some stories put a smile on your face. Here's our wrap-up from the region
Anonymous man buys gift card and asks it be used to pay for other drive-thru customers' drinks.
These Smithtown stories will warm your heart, inspire you to go the distance in 2014.
Drawing could be the second largest in Mega Millions history.
Woman needs a specialized wheelchair to move after a 1992 car accident caused by a drunk driver, campaign says.
Some stories put a smile on your face. Here's our wrap-up from around Long Island.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Goal of $1,000 set.
Patch readers shared a few creative solutions.
The former New York Jets player and Smithtown resident opened the LI headquarters for his foundation in Commack.
Local U.S. Marine Stephen Bartoszak honored to his service to the nation, community.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Two top-notch volunteers donated more than 20,000 hours of their time.
Some stories put a smile on your face. Here's our wrap-up from around Suffolk County.
The Piano Man will play MSG on Jan. 27.
Some stories put a smile on your face. Here's our wrap-up from across Long Island.
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.