Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.
BARKE SALE in a Box Help Beat Kid & Dog Cancers
The Girl Scout Junior Troop from Vienna and Oakton made surgical caps for children's hospital patients.
If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.
Popular Youth Ensemble Welcomes Middle and High School Musicians to Sign Up
It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.
Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.
Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!
A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?
You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?
With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.
Get the breakdown on what childcare will cost you, plus an exclusive discount for Patch readers who are ready to book a sitter.
The fun begins Thursday; check here for information on carnival rides, games, activities and exhibits.
Start your week off with some of the more upbeat news recently featured on our Patch sites in Virginia and DC.
Dust off the sneakers and join the 1,000 runners/walkers of all ages who are expected to attend DryHome’s 5th Annual Loudoun Lyme 5K.
Start your week on an upbeat note with some of the good news recently featured on our Patch sites in Virginia and DC.
Plus parents honor late son with donations, lost dog found in McLean, Masonic Temple bathed in blue to honor law enforcement.
Start your week off with some upbeat news, recently featured on our Patch sites in Virginia and DC.
Start your week off with some upbeat news from around Virginia and DC.
Start your week off with some good news recently featured on our Patch sites in Virginia and DC.
Plus, holiday lights come to Falls Church's downtown, thanks to donors. Start your week off with some good news.
Free cabs are available in Oakton area between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. until Jan. 1
Start your week off with some upbeat news from Virginia and DC, including a dance studio raising needed funds on Kickstarter.
Start your week off with some of the more upbeat news recently featured on our Patch sites in Northern Virginia and DC.
Start your week off with some upbeat news from around the region, featured on our Patch sites in Virginia and DC.
Start your week off right with some of the more upbeat news posted recently on our Patch sites in Virginia and DC.
Plus local library earns top honors, big field hockey win + alumni return to perform in holiday ballet.
Start your week with some upbeat news published in the past week on our Patch sites in Virginia and DC.
He received his award at a ceremony Sunday attended by friends, family and troop leaders, at Vale United Methodist Church.
Start your week off with some upbeat news featured in the past week on our Patch sites in Virginia and DC.
Start your week off right with some uplifting news from our sites in Virginia and DC.
Plus marching band recognized, rare footage of DC 1924 World Series win and 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown' coming soon.
Annual event includes a run/walk; proceeds benefit local Growing Hope Childhood Cancer Campaign.
Uplifting news from the past week, from our Patch sites in Northern Virginia and DC.
Sharing some of the upbeat news from the past week from our Patch sites in Northern Virginia and DC.
Plus a new road is named in memory of a Mount Vernon family and businessman. Heartwarming stories from the past week, from Northern Va., DC.
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
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.