Newtown, PA|News|
Winter Cocktail Party To Benefit Historic Newtown Library Company
If the snow has got you down, this party will lift your spirits and chase away the winter blues, event organizers say.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
Good Deeds
Celebrating acts of kindness in communities across the country.
Concord, NH|News|
New Hampshire Nonprofits Eligible for $50,000 AI Readiness Grant
The 2026 Champions in Action grant program aims to help NH nonprofits integrate artificial intelligence ethically and practically.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Firefighter Saves Choking Man While Off Duty, Earns Commendation
The incident took place during a function in Everett.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
NJ Church Helps 8 Immigrant Couples Exchange Vows In Group Wedding
The heartwarming wedding took place on Valentine’s Day. Nearly 500 people attended.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|News|
4 Community Leaders To Be Honored At Scouting America 2026 Awards Dinner
Nick Cuozzo, Jeffrey Hermann, Sharmila Jaipersaud, and Jennifer Loughran will be recognized for their service at The Imperia in Somerset.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Teaching Black History With Beer: Montclair Brewery Launches Latest Tribute
A family-owned microbrewery and tasting room in North Jersey has created its latest tribute to Black History Month.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|Neighbor News|
Assistance League Programs Help Children With Basic Needs
February Events Included A Book Fair and Weekend Food Packing
North Branford, CT|News|
Anthony Esposito Named 2026 North Branford Hometown Hero Award Honoree: Shoreline Chamber
"I love North Branford, and I’m honored to be recognized as its 2026 Hometown Hero," Anthony Esposito said of the honor.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Good Samaritan Reunites Lost Wedding Band With Owner: 'It's A Miracle'
After nearly a month of searching, a missing wedding band was returned thanks to a stranger’s good deed.
Rebecca Macatee, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Teachers, Staffers Recognized At 2026 Celebration Of Excellence In Education
Awards will recognize teacher of the year, leadership, operations, student services, transportation and educational support professionals.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|News|
Volunteers Needed For Stream Cleanup Hosted By Raritan Headwaters
The 36th annual event on April 18 aims to remove trash from 70 sites across Hunterdon, Somerset, and Morris counties.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|Neighbor News|
‘There Is Definitely Hope’: Smithtown Marine Corps Veteran Publishes First Poetry Collection
After decades of service, caregiving, and volunteer work, Mary Flatley is celebrating a long-awaited publishing milestone.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Columbia, MD|News|
Therapy Pony Suffers Medical Emergency, Community Rallies Around Owners
Cash the beloved pony has healed hearts and taught children to ride. A GoFundMe has been created to help with his emergency medical bills.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Saints Hockey Club, Orland Police & Fire To Face Off For Charity
The Saints & Sirens charity hockey game is set for Friday, March 13.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Abington, PA|Neighbor News|
New Recruitment Grant Helps Elkins Park Fire Company Grow Its Base of Volunteers
Elkins Park residents are encouraged to volunteer with their local fire company.
Elgin, IL|Neighbor News|
Elgin Chamber to recognize inspiring member volunteers and businesses
Congratulations to this year's award recipients
Pat Szpekowski, APR, Community Contributor
Yorktown-Somers, NY|News|
Complete List Of School Delays, Closures, Remote Learning Plans As 'Hernando' Wallops The Hudson Valley
As a powerful winter storm makes travel treacherous, schools in the region are making a move to remote learning, or just taking a day off.
Jeff Edwards, Patch Staff
Tarrytown-Sleepy Hollow, NY|News|
Volunteer Opportunities Of The Week: Community Impact Volunteers
Every week, Patch will spotlight volunteer opportunities in the Hudson Valley courtesy of Volunteer New York!.
Jeff Edwards, Patch Staff
Wallingford, CT|News|
Wallingford Workcamp Seeks Homes To Repair
The goal of the Workcamp is to help those in need in the Wallingford area. Labor and materials are free to qualifying homeowners.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Medford, MA|News|
Vehicle Crashes Into Medford Donut Shop
The driver was transported to the hospital.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Leesburg, VA|Neighbor News|
Volunteers Needed for 246 Years Project at Morven Park
Community volunteers invited to help preserve and restore the names and life stories of enslaved individuals in Loudoun County
Newark, NJ|News|
Good News In Essex County: Coach's New Heart + Scouts + Soup + Culture
New Jersey is filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Neighbors Share Random Acts Of Kindness That ‘Blew Them Away’: Block Talk
Reader-submitted stories of random acts of kindness by their neighbors are a practical guide on how to be a good person.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
Temecula Dentist Gives Underserved Something To Smile About On National Dentist Day
A total of 46 volunteers make up the Cura Smiles Volunteer Dental program, and this Temecula dentist make the mission possible.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|News|
Video: Starving Red-Tailed Hawk Found Face-Down In Snow Now Recovering At Sweetbriar In Smithtown
The rescued hawk was initially quarantined for possible bird flu after being found lying motionless in the snow.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Little Silver-Oceanport, NJ|News|
Firefighters Rescue Deer That Fell Through Ice In Shrewsbury River
The deer was spotted struggling in the water off Pocano Avenue in Oceanport. It had fallen through the ice on the river.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Westborough, MA|News|
Volunteers To Spend Day, Night Outside To Raise Money For Westborough Residents In Need
The beneficiary of the sixth annual “A Night In The Cold” will be the Westborough Food Pantry.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|Neighbor News|
Head-Shaving Fundraiser In Bayport To Benefit Kids With Cancer At Momo’s Too
A newly formed local team will debut at the Bayport fundraiser benefiting childhood cancer research.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Scout Troop Is Celebrating Its 110th Year Of Local Service
Boy Scouts of America Troop 2 of West Orange is one of the oldest continuously chartered Boy Scout troops in Essex County.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
NJ Nurse Spent Her Life Caring For Patients, Rutgers Scholarship Honors Her Memory
The Jenna Lynn Wallace Memorial Scholarship will support students in the school’s nurse practitioner programs.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Across New Hampshire, NH|News|
Pelham's Sarah Marandos Recognized with NHSAA Outstanding Service Award
The New Hampshire School Administrators Association selected Dr. Sarah Marandos for its 2026 Outstanding Service Award.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
North Branford, CT|News|
North Branford Rotary Club Seeks Nominees For Its 'Service Above Self' Awards
It honors a person who exemplifies humanitarian service through selfless action, leadership and dedication to improving the lives of others
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Milford, MA|News|
Milford Park Promotes Inclusivity With New ADA-compliant Structures
The Milford Commission on Disability got to work after the park was updated in the summer, but still lacked accessible playground equipment.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Marple Newtown, PA|News|
Lost & Found: Gold Wedding Band Discovered At Newtown Square Acme — Is It Yours?
A good Samaritan and self-described “die-hard romantic” hopes to reunite a found gold wedding band with its rightful owner.
Rebecca Macatee, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Flossmoor Youth Org Expands Access To IGNITE After-School Program With Pay-What-You-Can Model
You Matter 2 has implemented pay-what-you-can pricing, to give middle school kids across the south suburbs access to its programming.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Del Ray Hardware Wins 2026 Heart of Del Ray Award
Community staple Del Ray Hardware and its owners were honored with the 2026 Heart of Del Ray Award by a business group.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Marlborough, MA|News|
Local Comedians To Headline Annual Night In Support Of The Addiction Referral Center
The 15th annual event supports the ARC's free substance use disorder recovery services in Middlesex County.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|News|
Welch School PTO President Earns 'Kindness Award'
Nina Abreu was honored for her dedication to the Welch School community through event organization and fundraising.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
‘Pieces Of The Dream’ In Livingston: Mural Honors MLK’s Legacy
The community art project will be on display at Livingston Town Hall.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Family Sacrifice, Community Support, Hard Work Propel A Young North Bay Man Forward
Born and raised in Santa Rosa’s West End, this first-generation college graduate is helping to lead the next.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
