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
For the Next Week, You Can Join the Best Online Summer Camp in Town and enjoy 25% OFF Tuition
Under the program many Pierce County summer camp programs will be discounted between 60 - 90 percent. Here's how to get involved.
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.
The free family-friendly event invites community members across the county to enjoy the reopening of the Foothills Trail July 27.
An Issaquah family has reason to believe their 13-year-old runaway daughter, Allison Huffman, may be in Pierce County.
Puget Sound Regal Cinemas theaters will be showing kids favorites like "Shrek" and "The Lego Movie" all summer long.
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.
For its caregiving series, Pierce County Aging & Disability Resources will screen the Hilary Swank/Blythe Danner film April 13.
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!
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to submit writing, artwork, and/or photography for the Pierce County Library System contest.
Origami, candy science, and lasers will highlight a variety of STEM activities hosted by Pierce County Libraries throughout February.
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?
Loren Kissick landed in Normandy on June 6, 1944, as part of the massive Allied invasion of Europe. Now he hopes to return.
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 Halloween kids-eat-free deal is back this year at some local Applebee's restaurants.
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.
The gap between men and women’s life expectancy is shrinking, but it may not be good news for everyone. See how Pierce County stacks up.
Investigative journalist Frederica Jansz is a political refugee of Sri Lanka and has found herself in Puyallup, with no friends or family. Now, the hard part begins as she struggles to establish herself in a new place.
LED lights can save you money and help conserve energy. Take advantage of a special LED offer now, thanks to Puget Sound Energy.
Maps showing word choice, pronunciation and slang in the U.S. have gone viral this month. What localisms do we have in Puyallup?
Blog locally. Blog on Puyallup Patch!
These furry friends are available for adoption now at Metro Animal Services in Puyallup.
Now that the Puyallup Fair has wrapped up, share your fun photos with Patch.