Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.
If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.
It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.
Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.
Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!
A Loving Extended Family Relationship Formed Through Open Adoption
A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?
Tuesday was officially Nikko Poole Day in the city.
You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?
With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.
Here's where you'll find things for teens to do besides rebel.
Do you recognize any of these pooches? Can you help them find their way home?
Readers were quick to weigh in on the breastfeeding photo that has everyone talking.
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.
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.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
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.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
A dog who saved the life of a Cranberry man earlier this year has been adopted by a Brookline family.
An animal lover drove across Pennsylvania to adopt a cat with a disability.
Amanda Trimble, 17, of the Bridgeville/Carnegie area is in Salt Lake City training to compete in the Olympic Trials.
Bikini-clad Maria Jarosh weighed 240 pounds at age 15.
A YouTube video highlights the life of Zach Sheridan, who was shot and killed in Oakland last week.
Do you have a forever home for one of these pets?
Upkeep and finding volunteers is always difficult, but those who care for Old St. Luke’s hope its history will help it remain a community keepsake.
Can they be the newest members of your family?
The camp is a fundraiser for Zach Dyer of Whitehall.
Find out why Animal Friends has reduced all adoption donations for animals 6 months and older to $19.43 through July 31.
"Won't Back Down" is the story of two mothers, one a teacher, and their fight to transform their children's failing inner city school.
PennDOT now has a Facebook page, which will provide traffic updates to followers.
Survivor and Brookline resident Elizabeth Lopez will participate in the annual awareness walk Sunday.
A 19-year-old college student placed first in the 20,000-meter race walk Sunday in the U.S. Olympic trials.
After Dormont Council rejected plans for a skate park plan, Mary Pitcher has approached another community with the idea.
The Scott Conservancy wants to teach amateur green thumbs how to grow their own vegetables in a backyard garden.