Heartwarming and positive stories from our Patch sites in Northern Virginia and DC.
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.
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, a new business is a dream come true for ‘Lindsay the Barber.’
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.
One member of the church was killed, two others injured.
An annual walk aimed at saving lives and offering hope.
The annual car show raises money for local charities.
The church raised more than $12,000 in donations to purchase school supplies for needy kids.
Re-enactors will present living history demonstrations at the Fairfax Railroad Museum August 25 - 26.
The charity provides pet therapy in Fairfax County.
The vigil is this Thursday in Fairfax Station.
The Sikh Foundation of Virginia was shocked to hear of the shooting at a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wis.
The Clifton riding program was featured on the Pentagon Channel.
New Environment Virginia report says extreme rain and snow storms are becoming more frequent.
The conference took place last week.
The clinic takes place Thursday.
The forecast calls for a hot and sunny day, around 97 degrees in Fairfax Station.
The supplies will go to needy children in Fairfax County.
Name list is based on applications for Social Security cards.
The event is this Thursday.
Tom Classick rappelled 27 stories in the name of lung health.
Megan Pearson was honored by Volunteer Fairfax.
The Shark Tank Squad raised funds for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.