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.
Plus cheerleaders competing, businesses thriving and this year's hurricane season to be somewhat tranquil (knock on wood)! Good news from around Northern Virginia and DC.
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.
Plus, upcoming Easter egg hunts and Saturday's Cherry Blossom parade.
Thousands turn out for parade.
As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.
Plus sheriff's office gets perfect score and roads get cleaned up.
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.
Plus, a police officer injured on the job receives a surprise birthday party.
Plus, one coffee shop is offering a free cup for coat donations.
Plus, the viral wedding proposal that creates a high bar for the wedding reception video.
Plus, a city treasurer of more than four decades has his eyes set on building a botanical garden in retirement.
Plus, a new business is a dream come true for ‘Lindsay the Barber.’
More than two months after the Navy Yard shooting, one of the first police officers on the scene is recovering from his injuries and thanking Patch readers for their help.
Plus, one local high school band is marching away to the New Year’s Rose Parade.
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.
Arlington woman has steered thousands of pounds of extra candy overseas.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
Judy and Dennis Shepard will mark the 15th anniversary of son’s death, honor LGBT youth at the Washington National Cathedral.
Logan White, a rising junior at Georgetown Visitation, will represent DC in Orlando, Fla. in the Miss America's Outstanding Teen competition.
The Georgetown historic home was one of nine winners of the 2013 Mayor’s Sustainability Award.
Dr. Laura Anderko is the Robert and Kathleen Scanlon Endowed Chair in Values Based Health Care at Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Studies.
Service celebrates marriage equality.
The Georgetown canal boat is slated for destruction.
Photographer Stephen Brown's images can be seen for the next year at the memorial at the ceremonial entrance to Arlington National Cemetery.
June 21 and 22 are the perfect time to adopt your family's newest pet.
Lauren Antognoli will graduate from the post-baccalaureate pre-medical program at Georgetown University more than 10 years after her cancer diagnosis.
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States.
Georgetowners have a variety of options for commemorating 9/11
Upon Neil Armstrong's passing, Patch asked: Where were you during the first moon landing? Here's one answer.
The next blue moon will be July 2015.