Booz Allen Hamilton executives took the challenge to raise funds and awareness of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
The Zoo announced the July 29 birth of an endangered Brazilian Tapir Monday.
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.
The 2014 Fairfax County Volunteer Services Awards are this Friday, April 25.
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.
Award requires Scouts to complete leadership, service and outdoor skill requirements.
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.
Plus, one local high school band is marching away to the New Year’s Rose Parade.
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue given Compassionate Fire Department Award.
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.
Work was part of an Eagle Scout project.
Twenty-eight Boy Scouts, led by Eagle Scout Aaron Ahlgrimm, attended camp and earned over 100 merit badges.
Festivities run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ice Champions Live! will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Gardens Ice House in Laurel, Md.
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States.
Salvation Army, Red Cross helping residents in Florida, Alabama, Louisiana and elsewhere prepare for and recover from Hurricane Isaac.
Madeleine Steppel, 9, is Virginia Winner in Healthy Lunchtime Challenge contest.
New Environment Virginia report says extreme rain and snow storms are becoming more frequent.
Post-derecho, the cellular company is continuing to restore service to all customers in Northern Virginia.
Committee discusses what to build and where to build it.
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