Brigid Bink and Emily Whitaker both had boys less than a day apart at Abington Hospital.
The ticket from the Aug. 22 drawing was sold in Berks County, at a truck plaza along I-78.
Less than 450 hospital achieved the award from Healthgrades.
U.S. News and World Reports ranked the nation’s top 50 healthiest communities for children; Montgomery County ranked 27th.
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.
Penndale Middle School students Morgan Nadeau and Kate Amin wrote 1,800 inspirational notes and put one on each locker Wednesday.
Penndale Middle School students Morgan Nadeau and Kate Amin hatched a plan to make everyone in their school feel awesome.
The community event, now in its 16th year, aims to promote literacy in schools within the PennSuburban Chamber of Commerce area.
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.
Doctors say the odds of having three identical babies are one in a million.
Melissa Brennan, Class of 2008, has returned home from Afghanistan.
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A Levittown family of 10 lost everything in a fire Friday afternoon; a campaign via GoFundMe seeks to offer some help.
Lauren Shevchek, 19, was paralyzed following a diving accident this summer. Friends are rallying to raise funds to cover the cost of building an accessible addition on to her family’s Northampton Township home.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sergeant Joshua Stumpf recently returned home from Afghanistan and was escorted to Molly Maguire's Friday night by Warriors' Watch motorcycle riders, police, family and friends.
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.
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A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
Maybe you just started your blog or perhaps you’re already an old pro. Either way, we’ve put together some tips *every* blogger should check out (trust us, they're helpful!)
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.
Mike "Bish" Rieg, of Upper Gwynedd, has set the third annual Wounded Warrior Project fundraiser for June 14, 2014.
Nor-Gwyn and Fanny Chapman swim teams came together to raise funds for the Breathing Room Foundation for breast cancer research and family support.
Elm Terrace Gardens in Lansdale held two 'Nifty Fifties' events this month, celebrating the era.
A FREE “horrific” art show called Tell-Tale Art is at Third and Walnut Bar from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The event features art from local artists, “dead” live music, performance art and more. There’s also a costume contest at 9 p.m.
Area police, volunteer firefighters and emergency service personnel will be recognized and thanked tonight at PennSuburban Chamber’s 32nd Annual Heroes Banquet from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
North Montco Technical Career Center’s restaurant and bakery re-opens to the public today
Lansdale VFW Post 32 will present a $5,000 donation to Lansdale Police today at 11:30
Peter Becker Community in Harleysville holds its 13th annual golf outing at Old York Country Club from noon to 7 p.m.