The nonprofit program connects volunteers with the families of active-duty servicepersons during the winter months.
Better start shopping now, most after-Christmas sales end Jan. 1.
As Pope Francis gains admirers, he simultaneously alienates some American Catholics and Catholic allies.
Also making headlines the past week: Norristown attorney arrested on drug charges, PA lottery films a commercial in Wayne and a flash mob brightens the holiday season by singing the 'Hallelujah Chorus' on city street.
The map below is a snapshot of what section of town has the most carpoolers.
Here's five of our favorite ‘feel good’ stories of 2013.
Take a look at the most-read stories from across surrounding Patch sites for the week ending Friday, Dec. 20.
These are the stories that made headlines across eastern Pennsylvania in 2013.
The map below shows percentage of owner-occupied homes valued between $150,000 and $199,999 in your neighborhood, as reported by the US Census Bureau.
An explanation of why I’ve decided to let my daughters ring in the new year.
Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.
Here are some interesting tidbits about the upcoming holiday.
These promises are easy to keep—and a boon for your bank account.
1 in 4 people in the greater Philadelphia region struggles to put food on the table.
The floral image of Pennsylvania native Krysta Hankee, who died in 2007 at age 22, will be part of the Donate Life Float in the Tournament of Roses parade Jan. 1.
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More than 100 people lend their voices to chorus that assembled in the middle of historic downtown Bethlehem.
If you're not super picky, you can certainly find places to eat on Christmas Day 2013.
Share the area’s holiday cheer with Patch.
Do you agree with yelp.com reviewers?
After several big storms, missed school and hours of shoveling this month, we still might not have a white Christmas.
Are you a new mom with an old Lemonheads t-shirt? The map below shows where you can find other new moms of your generation.
These sides will take center stage at the holiday table.
Simple tips for making sure all your hard work in the kitchen doesn't go to waste.
Here are some fun and weird facts about Christmas foods that might have you rethinking your own holiday menu and traditions.
From an entire gingerbread village to a life-sized gingerbread house, these sweet and festive creations are the perfect addition to the holiday season.
A pie bird will prevent your pies from getting soggy.
These are the stories that inspired us in 2013 — stories of survival, community and perseverance.
Spice up your holiday dessert spread with these creative dishes.
We reveal how much to tip your babysitter, mail carrier, hairdresser, and more.
…Or a cup of coffee, or going to the movies? Smart spender Betty Linneman made the ultimate New Year’s resolution in 2013. Could you do the same?
Check out these holiday classics with your family this week.
Just like Kris Kringle himself, Santa Claus Fred Standaert prides himself on deliveries, but commonly uses a different mode of transportation than St. Nick's reindeer-led sleigh.
Check all of your doors and porches before going postal.