NYHS Junior, Jenna Kaufthal, forms new volunteering club
64% Of Parents Say Their Kids Would Choose a Month of WiFi Access Over the Gift at the Top of Their Holiday Wish List According to Survey
Common Sense Media Curates List of Educational Recommendations to Help Kids learn and Keep Them Engaged Indoors
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.
The application process for the 2018 Char Fox Girl Forward Award in Mercer Island is now open for girls ages 16 and up.
Homeowners and professionals across Puget Sound are decorating whole neighborhoods, parks, and zoos. Here are 14 to check out.
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.
Plenty of King County farms have patches filled with bright orange pumpkins. Here, we've updated our list with info for 2013.
Leeran Raphaely won two Jerry Goldsmith Awards for Best Score in Animated Short Film and Best Song for the animated short "En Passant" on June 26
Baby and Lewis are among the adoptable pets at the Seattle Humane Society featured this week on Mercer Island Patch. Check this column soon to meet another featured adoptable pet.
Toodles is one of the adoptable pets at the Seattle Humane Society featured this week on Mercer Island Patch. Check this column soon to meet another featured adoptable pet.
Do you have a vision for this vacancy?
Bellevue youth agency Youth Eastside Services will conduct the forum to help parents recognize the risks factors in teen suicide and take steps to prevent such tragedies.
Suzie is one of the adoptable pets at the Seattle Humane Society featured this week on Mercer Island Patch. Check this column soon to meet another featured adoptable pet.
Starting today, downtown residents and workers can earn gift cards and be entered for monthly drawings by taking a bus, vanpool or a bike, or walking to work.
Smokey is one of the adoptable pets at the Seattle Humane Society featured this week on Mercer Island Patch. Check this column soon to meet another featured adoptable pet.
Next Friday marks six months of the 520 tolls. The first of four annual increases will start the Sunday after.
Bellevue woman killed in a carjacking during a rampage by a Seattle man was identified by multiple news sources as Gloria Koch Leonidas, a mother of two.
Callie is one of the adoptable pets at the Seattle Humane Society featured this week on Bellevue Patch. Check this column soon to meet another featured adoptable pet.
The annual event, held Saturday, broke records as it brought in $1.2 million, that will help Seattle Humane Society shelter local animals.
Grant is one of the adoptable pets at the Seattle Humane Society featured this week on Bellevue Patch. Check this column soon to meet another featured adoptable pet.
The Seattle Foundation announced that more that $7.4 million was raised for area nonprofits May 2, more than twice last year's $3.6 million total for the 24-hour event.
The National Weather Service reports that skies will be sunny Sunday and Monday with temperatures -- finally -- in the 60s and 70s. However, showers are expected mid-week.
According to Cascade Bicycle Club, 114 Mercer Island residents participated in the Group Health Commute Challenge last year. Bike to Work Day is May 18.