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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.
Leesburg Police welcomes newest member.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
The Leesburg resident accomplished much in a short time.
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, the viral wedding proposal that creates a high bar for the wedding reception video.
The annual event asks county students to identify an issue and then development and implement a plan to address it.
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.
The event provides a self-guided showcase of the county’s agricultural business operations.
The Sterling-based Islamic organization speaks out against the violence, regardless of who is being targeted.
Each week, Patch brings you new and noteworthy blog posts from Northern Virginia Patch sites.
All over the region, people are reeling from stunt plane crash in Ohio that took two local lives.
Recent data shows county has highest median income -- $119,000 -- in the country.
Lulu Marrotte, "one of those moms that should receive the Nobel Prize every day," win's Patch's contest.
The shuttle will be on display at Smithsonian this Thursday.