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.
Foundations Community Partnership awarded the grants to organizations throughout the county, including Doylestown Hospital, A Woman's Place, Bucks County SPCA and Valley Youth House.
Sarah Murnaghan became national news last year during a battle to receive a lung transplant and defy the “Under 12 Rule,” which was preventing her from obtaining adult donor lungs.
The promotion originated in 2011 when OnePoint launched Scranton -Opoly and raised over $35,000. It has since expanded.
Jamie Greubel was honored by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Monday.
Carla Eboli was selected to be a member of Pop Warner’s Eastern Region First Scholar Team for 2014.
Kevin Grow, a Bensalem teen with down syndrome, became a national sensation this winter after scoring four three-pointers during his first game appearance.
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.
The 2nd Annual Volunteer of the Year banquet was held last week at Warrington Country Club.
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.
This is the sixth consecutive year TMA Bucks has offered scholarships.
Kara Seymour is excited to be back as editor of Newtown Patch.
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.
The gift will support construction of the Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care.
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.
Raffle tickets are $100 and the prize is a 2014 CLA250 from Mercedes-Benz of Princeton.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
The Greater Newtown Exchange Club, the Council Rock School District and the Northampton Township Police Department collected 500 bears as part of the Wee Care Bear project.
The money will help fund the 2014 Bucks County Library Systems’ Summer Reading Program, “Fizz Boom Read."
Andrew Moldoff undertook the beautification of the flagpole area at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown.
Hearts From Heaven by 5ives are sold at three local stores—Organnons, Carousel Boutique and the Newtown Bookshop.
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.
Newtown Township resident Michael Bliss was selected to be part of the International Junior Golf Tour’s Team USA.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
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Pew Research Center report says most Catholics want Pope Francis to reform the Vatican.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
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Students are working to create a database to honor graduates who have served the nation.
A timely doctor's visit allowed Mark McKee to catch his colon cancer at an early stage. He now wants everyone to know the importance of regular colonoscopies.
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.
The Greater Newtown Exchange Club offers charitable and social opportunities for residents in and around Newtown.