For 2013 Labor Day Weekend, Fairfax County firefighters, mechanics, dispatchers collected over $602,000, highest amount in campaign history.
Plus 'Top Chef' news and an urgent care center expands. Read some of the good news from the past week from our Patch
Executive Chef William Morris will oversee Sept. 7 fall harvest dinner to be held alfresco at Woodlawn Plantation.
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.
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.
Sheehy Honda of Alexandria donates $7,500 to Good Shepherd Housing.
Plus, the viral wedding proposal that creates a high bar for the wedding reception video.
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.
Fairfax County Firefighters and Pink Heals nonprofit join together Sunday.
The federation named the new officers at their first 2012-13 meeting.
More than 65 percent of distribution facilities in the region are already underground.
More than 100 Route 1 residents visit food pantry daily.
Rising Hope UMC and N.C. church partnered Tuesday to serve 250 children.
Potentially heavy downpours could lead to flash flooding.
Turnout consisted of members, supporters and volunteers.
American Rivers' annual list puts Potomac River at the top, citing concerns about whether Congress will weaken the Clean Water Act.
Southeast Fairfax Development Corporation releases results of recent consumer survey.
Flight will occur Tuesday between 10 and 11 a.m.
Group of senior citizens meets every morning at McDonald’s.