GOOD News: Police Dog Koda Retires, Students Help Others, Employees Say This Company Is #1

Plus, holiday lights come to Falls Church's downtown, thanks to donors. Start your week off with some good news.

No Designated Driver for Holiday Parties? No Problem.

Free cabs are available in Arlington area between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. until Jan. 1

GOOD News: Christmas Parade, Magical Basketball Shot + Grocery Store Opening

Start your week off with some upbeat news from Virginia and DC, including a dance studio raising needed funds on Kickstarter.

GOOD News: Homecoming Royalty, Airport Celebrates 50 Years, Pup Gets Surgery + New Home

Plus marching band recognized, rare footage of DC 1924 World Series win and 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown' coming soon.

Arlington Girl with Life-Threatening Illness Gets Wish to Meet 'Dog the Bounty Hunter'

Yasmin was diagnosed with chronic lung disease and cystic fibrosis when she was only 18 months old.

1st Annual DogFest Walk 'n Roll Tops $45,000 for Canine Companions for Independence

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

GOOD News: Fall for the Book, New Businesses, Fairfax County on 'Best' List, Tourism Up in Virginia

Uplifting news from the past week, from our Patch sites in Northern Virginia and DC.

GOOD News: First Day of School, New Restaurants, Celebrating Books, New Bike Lane + Mural in Georgetown

Sharing some of the upbeat news from the past week from our Patch sites in Northern Virginia and DC.

GOOD News: Train Track Save, Superman-Batman Movie, Bao Bao's Birthday, Recycling Rally

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.

GOOD News: Football Documentary, Veteran Farmers Program, Eagle Scouts Help, Home Tour Fundraiser

Plus 'Top Chef' news and an urgent care center expands. Read some of the good news from the past week from our Patch

GOOD News: Shelter Dog Joins the Force, Summer Restaurant Week, Best Small Town + ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Heartwarming and positive stories from our Patch sites in Northern Virginia and DC.

Metro Richmond Zoo Welcomes Endangered Baby Tapir

The Zoo announced the July 29 birth of an endangered Brazilian Tapir Monday.

GOOD News: Bao Bao's Birthday, Affordable Housing, Sunset Cinema + School Supply Drives

Heartwarming and positive stories from our Patch sites in Northern Virginia and DC.

GOOD News: Mayor Tribute, Scholarship Program Recognized, National Night Out Plans + Restaurant Openings

Plus, Springfield on FBI 'short list' for possible HQ and 'The Butler' author will hold lecture, book signing in Alexandria.

11 Years After 'Heaven,' What Life is Like for the Burpo Family

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.

24 Amazing Ways Residents Inspire Their Communities

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.

Everyday Inspirations: Incredible Ways People Give Back Locally

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.

'Coupon Queen' Gets $800 Grocery Bill Down to $7, Gives Savings Away

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.

Charitable Children: 'No Matter What Age You May Be, You Can Change the Life of Another'

As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.

Nearly $9,000 Donated to Arlington Animal Shelter in Honor of 'Arrow'

Arrow was found near Ballston; he lost an eye after shotgun pellets lodged in his head.

Harp Healing: Woman Uses Music Therapy to Help Hospital Patients

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.

Nominate 'Everyday Inspirations' in Your Town

Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.

Good News: Bao Bao, Battlefield Preservation, Cupcakes Prizes and Intelligent Communities

Plus, a police officer injured on the job receives a surprise birthday party.

Good News: Poochie Smoochie, Hypothermia Program, Bao Bao's Selfie and Top Teacher Honors

Plus, one coffee shop is offering a free cup for coat donations.

Good News: Layaway Santa, Marine Makeover and a Car Horn Saves Christmas

Plus, one local high school band is marching away to the New Year’s Rose Parade.

Man Steals from Coffee Shop—and You’ll Never Guess What Happened Next

Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?

Second Grader’s “Buddy Bench” Goes Viral

Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.

The Week's Best Good News: A Winning Wedding, 26 Days of Kindness and More

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

The Week's Best Good News: Man Finds $98K in Desk, Holocaust Survivor Reunited with Soldier

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Butterball Turkey Hotline Helps Home Cooks Conquer Thanksgiving

Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.

How to Order Butterbeer at Starbucks

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.

The Week's Best Good News

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

ICYMI: The Week's Best Good News

We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.

Treats 4 Our Troops: Pay it Forward with Extra Halloween Candy

Arlington woman has steered thousands of pounds of extra candy overseas.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.

Arlington Woman Leaves an Estimated $800,000 to Library System

Rosemarie G. Bowie was a retired federal government attorney and avid reader.

Arlington Mercury Gains Tax-Exempt Status, Goes on Hiatus

Nonprofit news site launched in 2011.

Fireworks in Arlington: A Family Affair

Where do you buy fireworks in Arlington?

Arlington Firefighters on 9/11: 'We Knew What We Had to Do'

Today is the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks.

Arlington Residents with Less Give More to Charity, Following National Trend

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.