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.
Readers were quick to weigh in on the breastfeeding photo that has everyone talking.
The New York Times analyzed data compiled by a team of Harvard economists. The study examines the likelihood of marriage based on location.
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.
An animal lover drove across Pennsylvania to adopt a cat with a disability.
Do you have a forever home for one of these pets?
Can they be the newest members of your family?
Find out why Animal Friends has reduced all adoption donations for animals 6 months and older to $19.43 through July 31.
The sleigh will be used by Santa Claus during Sugar Plum Days.
ALCOSAN must make major improvements by 2026, and Verona officials have begun discussing how it will impact the borough financially.
Thanks to new technology, Ron Pellegrino of Plum is as active as ever.
The Plum senior housing community is collecting school supplies for children this month.
Ava Bosco, the daughter of a Verona business owner, is competing in her first pageant.
After years of not having its famous Zombie Walk, Monroeville Zombies will host the Zombie Crawl on Sunday, June 24.
Robert H. Shoop Jr. of Oakmont has been confirmed by the PA Senate.
Here's a look at a special show about the river islands that are located by the Plum-Oakmont area.
Here are results from last Saturday's trail series at Boyce Park in Plum.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund is collecting photos of every name on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC. Can you help?
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund wants a photo for every name on "The Wall" in Washington D.C. Many vets from Allegheny County still need photos.