Plus, holiday lights come to Falls Church's downtown, thanks to donors. Start your week off with some good news.
Free cabs are available in Arlington area between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. until Jan. 1
Start your week off with some upbeat news from Virginia and DC, including a dance studio raising needed funds on Kickstarter.
Plus marching band recognized, rare footage of DC 1924 World Series win and 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown' coming soon.
Yasmin was diagnosed with chronic lung disease and cystic fibrosis when she was only 18 months old.
Man’s Best Friend took center stage Saturday at the 1st annual Canine Companions for Independence DogFest Walk ‘n Roll at Pentagon Row in Ar
Uplifting news from the past week, from our Patch sites in Northern Virginia and DC.
Sharing some of the upbeat news from the past week from our Patch sites in Northern Virginia and DC.
Plus a new road is named in memory of a Mount Vernon family and businessman. Heartwarming stories from the past week, from Northern Va., DC.
Plus 'Top Chef' news and an urgent care center expands. Read some of the good news from the past week from our Patch
Heartwarming and positive stories from our Patch sites in Northern Virginia and DC.
The Zoo announced the July 29 birth of an endangered Brazilian Tapir Monday.
Plus, Springfield on FBI 'short list' for possible HQ and 'The Butler' author will hold lecture, book signing in Alexandria.
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.
Arrow was found near Ballston; he lost an eye after shotgun pellets lodged in his head.
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, 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.
Rosemarie G. Bowie was a retired federal government attorney and avid reader.
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Where do you buy fireworks in Arlington?
Today is the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy has published data on how much residents of every ZIP code in the United States donate to charity based on 2008 IRS tax return information.