Map: What Part of Town Had the Most Increase in Home Values?

Nationally, home values have significantly increased this year, but experts say growth is likely to slow down in 2014. The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of homes that increased in value across town.

Sing It! Holiday Caroling 101 [SPONSORED]

Go Caroling Day is just around the corner on Dec. 20. If you want to bring joy to the neighborhood, here’s how to get ready.

5 Things to Know Today

Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.

"Music at the Meetinghouse" Presents Third Thursdays hosted by Dawn Hiatt

That Was the Third Storm of the Month and It’s Not Even Winter Yet

A look at weekend snowfall totals from around the region.

Free SAT Webinar for Parents

Area Businesses Looking to Hire Dental Office Manager,

Many new job opportunities are available nearby.

Who Has the Best Lights in Your Neighborhood?

Share the area’s holiday cheer with Patch.

FREE Smoke Detectors for Homeowners

Life, The Rain And Flying High

Ten Feet Tall

For the Birds: An Annual Christmas Count

You can volunteer to join the Audubon Society’s 114th Annual Christmas Bird Count that began Saturday and continues through Jan. 5.

Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays?

The Pew Research Center asked Americans whether stores and businesses should greet their customers by saying 'Merry Christmas' or 'Happy Holidays.'

Does the government have your money?

Common Brain Lesions Associated with Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

Jameis Winston Takes Heisman Trophy

Andre Williams, a graduate of Parkland High School in Lehigh County, finished fourth in award balloting.

Former Villanova Professor Slain, Gay Teacher Fired: Top Eastern PA News

Also making headlines: Abington becomes first town in state to use red-light cameras, and police release identity of man killed in 50-car turnpike pileup.

Friends of the Wissahickon Announces that Valley Green Parking Lot is Open

Kid-Friendly Hike with FOW Trail Ambassador Marv Schwartz

Orange Trail Hike with FOW Trail Ambassador Merritt Rhoad

17th and 18th century mills and homesteads in the Wissahickon Gorge with FOW Trail Ambassador Sarah West

The Wissahickon and the Revolutionary War with FOW Trail Ambassador Jack Coleman

Understanding Horses with FOW Trail Ambassador Cynthia Turecki

Walks and Talks with FOW Trail Ambassadors in January

FOW Publishes New 2014 Calendar--a Great Holiday Gift for Park Lovers

PennDOT: Use Caution During Winter Storm

If possible, delay any travel plans until after the storm has passed, the agency says.

No Winner in Friday's Mega Millions Draw; Jackpot Now $550M

That's right: More than half a billion dollars.

100 Stories About Gun Violence Since Newtown

We looked at stories from across America in the year since the shootings at Sandy Hook School to try to illustrate the scale of the problem.

Best Data Maps of 2013: Who Works From Home?

More and more people are working at home as a result of the advancement of technology.

Lower the Red Flag: How to Avoid Inconsistencies in Your College Application

Jewish Relief Agency Needs Help Making LemonAID

Thirsty? Check out a Brand-New Beer Blog on Patch

Brandywine Valley Brewing Collective's blog offers insight into the world of craft beer.

Open House in Elkins Park

Trends in Holiday Toys: Tetris Is Cool Again!

Here's a surprise: retailers are ordering fewer toys this year.

That's No Cab, It's a Cop Car

Check out these unusual police stories from around eastern Pennsylvania.

Snow and Sleet Expected on Saturday

More snow could be on the way Saturday.

Cooley & Handy Brings Divorce, Family Law & Child Custody Expertise To New Office On The Main Line

772-Pound Bear Killed in Pa. May Be Record

Bear season in Pennsylvania was Nov. 23 to 27.

New Study Shows Pa. is 29.1% Obese

That’s an increase from 2012, when the state was 28.6% obese.

Local Author Will Sign Books on Saturday

Meet Jon McGoran at Big Blue Marble.