Donate diapers, baby wipes, and rash cream to Community Giving Tree
Come experience a night of hands-on fun while learning about the history of U.S. space travel through engaging STEM activities as a family.
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 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?
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.
Anti-distracted driving program shown to decrease accident rates by 19%
Kindergarten enrollment process made easy.
The photo won in the “Garden” category, and features Fresh Air Fund visitor, 11-year-old Amaya.
These are the official, registered names from the Social Security Administration. What Massachusetts' names made the list?
Oh Baby! WalletHub released its latest survey results comparing the best states to have a baby.
The perfect gift for the special Grandma or Grandpa in your life - a heartfelt letter.
A nonprofit watchdog group that monitors nutrition is calling for the Minions to be removed from candy and junk food. Do you agree?
Check out rigs, wreckers, log truck, and cool cars at this kid-friendly, fun-filled event.
Dogs deserve a special day too! On June 6, Smolak Farms will host a Bow Wow Bash, sponsored in part by Bark of the Town.
In its first week of operation, Missing Dogs Massachusetts has already reunited 16 pups with their families.
The Academic Decathlon team at Austin Preparatory School in Reading received the Small Schools Division First Place trophy
A local student was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society at Austin Preparatory School in Reading on Oct. 20.
Local food pantry opens doors to renovated space.
Six-hundred and eighty dogs received the parvovirus vaccine at the free vaccination clinics held over the weekend.
Watch Papi, the resilient Pomeranian, excitedly greets his owner after spending weeks recovering at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston.
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.
Long car rides inspired Dana Edelman and his 11-year-old son Jaiden to create "The Massachusetts Song (You Athol)," which has had more than 10,000 views on YouTube in less than a month.
The man who made North Andover's fields a thing of beauty is retiring after decades of hard work and dedication.
Your neighbors on the North Shore are looking for help this holiday season.
A community has come together to support a family and help them rise through the unthinkable.
Money raised by the athletic challenge is going to Mass. General Hospital and Children's Hospital.
Give someone a trim, help a local child.
You can brighten a kid's Christmas, right from your own community.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Checking out this newly renovated home will also mean making a child's Christmas better.
The gift will help close a funding gap for the Town Meeting-approved addition.
You'll pay 5.20 percent this coming tax season instead of 5.25 percent.
The American Red Cross of Northeast Massachusetts is looking for community heroes. There are six categories and the deadline for nominations is Jan. 17.
The popular new dessert spot wants your help making children's holiday season better.