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.
In 2014, 32 students received $10,000 scholarships from Greenspring, a 60 percent increase from 2013.
Fairfax Library Foundation has awarded Continuing Education Scholarships to three Fairfax County Public Library employees and volunteers.
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.
Black cats and dark-colored animals in general are often overlooked at shelters, but the Fairfax County Animal Shelter aims to change that with this weekend's adoption event.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
A program called the Burke/West Springfield Senior Center Without Walls aims to help older residents stay active through activities.
Friday, Sept. 28 through Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012
The federation named the new officers at their first 2012-13 meeting.
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States.
Sunday was day two of the 35th annual Burke Centre Festival.
The Burke Centre Festival continues through Sunday afternoon. Add your own photos to our gallery here!
Fair-goers enjoy funnel cakes, train rides, local vendors. Fair food, balloons, local vendors.
The 35th annual festival is Saturday and Sunday.
The Burke/West Springfield Senior Center Without Walls sponsors a free walking club.
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