Across America|News|
After Earthquake, The World Fell In Love With Elephants All Over Again
Also in good news stories, a grandmother finds humanity on every block; trip back to a time when record stores were hallowed ground.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Good News Across America
Uplifting news stories across the Patch network.
Across America|News|
$50 Picker’s Find May Be Van Gogh Worth $15M: 5 Good News Stories
He said yes. It’s not what you think. But now that you’re thinking it, these couples who said yes decades ago are still madly in love.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
The Woman Behind The World’s Soft Hug To Kids In Wildfires: Good News
Civility wins in crushing playoff loss; an 85-year-old publishes her first book; a barber keeps it real; a famous 1960s ice rink is back.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Missing Dog Worried Her Family To Pieces, Then Did The Darndest Thing
More good news stories: A man who tackles homelessness one house at a time remembers Jimmy Carter; channeling Andy Warhol and Tom Hanks.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
A Surprise Proposal Is A Box Office Hit, More Good News Stories
Santas line streets in tribute to St. Nick’s biggest fan; the most Clark Griswold thing ever; “The stones are singing” (not those Stones).
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
How Santa Got His Groove Back, More Holiday Stories To Make You Smile
A curious looking deer with curious habits earns his name, Special. And it’s a super special surprise when Daddy comes marching home.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Swift + Kelce, Debt-Erasing Gifts, Eclipse: 2023's Most Joyous Moments
Also among stories that made us smile or gave us hope: A spiritual homecoming in the Grand Canyon; the balsam fir's resilient return.
Across America|News|
A Piece Of Someone’s Liver Is All Dad Of 2 Needs: 6 Good News Stories
Super Bowl tickets are one thing, the chance Chicago Bears gave girls another; solace for Navy SEAL’s family; a granddaughter’s inspiration.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Dog Saves Sheep From 11 Coyotes, Up For Title: 9 Good News Stories
Bar sale is bitterseet; lights go up with a little help from friends; a Christmas party of self-checkout “employees,“ life-saving “plunger.”
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Reindeer Glass Ceiling; The Thanks ‘Is To Live’: 7 Good News Stories
All souls are honored in a corner of Bedford, New York; an entrepreneur’s generosity ended up saving his business; more good news.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Handmade Nativity Vatican Bound: 13 Good News Stories
An uncle they never knew until they read the letters; relief with Hamas hostage release; surfing otter gets reprieve with birth of pup.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
He Has 300 Hens, Donates Every Egg To Food Banks: 9 Good News Stories
Grammy winner Lauryn Hill makes memories with kids at alma mater; love story behind sale of America’s oldest log cabin; Dairy Queen save.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Overdue 90 Years, Book Returned: 7 Good News Stories And A Memorial
Listen to your body; one cat changes a runner’s course, another comes home after 11 years; newly discovered snail is a Parrothead.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Skydiver, 104, Says ‘Age Is Just A Number’: 9 Good News Stories
Pay it forward now, reap rewards for generations; “conduit to a blessing”; the right place, the right time and the right people, times two.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
School Brings Out The Wild Child: 7 Good News Stories
Florida dad accomplishes more than he imagined in 3,500 miles of hiking; Dancing Ditkas crash wedding; experienced people need not apply.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
23,000 Acts Of Kindness A 9/11 Remembrance Goal: 7 Good News Stories
From homelessness to pizza chain owner; at 108, Vera Punk looks forward; Pigpig is back; Lotus the cat settles in with Sarah Jessica Parker.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
‘Oh, This Is The Song’; Stand With Maui; More: 7 Good News Stories
Addressing the wallaby problem on Long Island; Little League Softball World Series champs return home; subway-stopping pup is safe at home.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Small-Town Sweet’; New Hope For Quadriplegic; 9 Good News Stories
Hospital employees turn wedding planners; meals program skips bureaucracy; kitties hitch a ride; “guard” dog makes friends with bike thief.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Digging Out Of An Unforgiving Hole; ‘An Army Of Hundreds’: Good News
“Becoming Ms. Burton” award-winning author’s story inspires inmates; why these endangered sea turtles have a much easier time recovering.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
11 Good News Stories: Art Of Living After A Stroke; Tumbleweed’s Trips
Happy pastures for a cow after a senior prank goes south; surfboard-stealing otter claims hearts, too; swimming with orcas; rats vs. humans.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
9 Good News Stories: Uplifting And Quirky Stories On Patch
“Theater-splaining” sports; kids win with “downstairs” deodorant; 115 million-hear-old dinosaur bones a paleontologist’s dream come true.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
7 Good News Stories: Perfectly Timed Proposal; ‘So American’
Stranger pays stranded missionaries’ hotel bill; stolen family keepsakes returned; recognizing “apathy is a killer,” social worker steps up.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
9 Good News Stories: Kid Rocks; Helping Teachers; $1K A Week For Life
Besides stories about people doing good things, we “shoehorn” in a couple of stories about unique places to stay if you need a getaway.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
7 Good News Stories: Lessons From A ‘Draft Dodger’; Wedding Cops
Sixth graders see food insecurity all around them and do something about it; Afghan family reunites in time for graduation; life well lived.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
9 Good News Stories: Father’s Day Gratitude; 'Butt,' It Was Funny
Instead of “hoarding” his tips, a musically gifted teen aims to help veterans walk; after 51 years, class ring washes up; a “Swift” save.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
9 Good News Stories: Lucky ‘22’; Butterflies For Beth; Boxer’s Rise
Teen fires home point on smoking; dimes saved for 13 years funds dream graduation trip; news about young ones — a baby, a kitten and a fawn.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
9 Good News Stories: ‘Embrace Your True Self’; Determination To Walk
Proud “dork” makes White Castle’s Cravers Hall of Fame; iconic barn saved; humble mail hauler says “any human being would do the same.”
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
7 Good News Stories: She’s Known She Needed To Do This For a Long Time
Exclusively on Patch: Tiny dancers; a banana a day; coming out on the other side of grief; is 50-year educator really retiring this time?
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
9 Good News Stories: Holocaust Survivor, 100, Throws 1st Pitch; More
Teachers make school cool; “ribbeting” story of a frog with celebrity; a cop who ducked in to save the day; shattered glass near dispensary.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
11 Good News Stories: Tom Hanks’ Gift, Turtle Time, ‘Mutant Clovers'
Teen’s tuition’s on Amazon; 100-year-old business’ secret is doing its work in plain sight; excavator finds a surprise — four tiny bobcats.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
13 Good News Stories: A Roller Derby, A Tuba And An Electrifying Dream
These stories that appeared first on Patch celebrate the pursuit of dreams, acts that help others and the spirit of entrepreneurship.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
13 Good News Stories That Will Make You Smile And Give You Hope
How one kind act inspired another; a journey to the gong; attitude is everything; flower blooms in putrid glory; a timely Easter message.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
7 Good News Stories: So, You Want A Parade; An Oscar Story With ‘Sole’
Twins use chess to help asylum seekers thrown into chaos feel welcome; brain-eating amoeba almost always kills, but this time it didn’t.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
7 Good News Stories: ‘Miracle’ In The Snow; ‘Will You Marry Me?'
Ice cream parlor dishes more than scoops; smart doesn’t begin to describe Maryland 9-year-old; “because a girl in California loves you.”
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Calabasas, CA|News|
‘Because A Teen In CA Loves You’: Help For Ukraine Effort 1 Year Later
A Calabasas teen has raised the equivalent of more than $1 million to help refugees and now soldiers fighting in the war in Ukraine.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
7 Good News Stories: ‘Sense Of Belonging’; Secrets To 70-Year Marriage
High school has three students on elite nationwide “20 Under 20” list; people around the world help complete a bucket list; Medal of Honor.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Bedford-Katonah, NY|News|
The Story Behind A Westchester Teen's Tender American Idol Moment
A Pound Ridge family's sacrifice captures the heart of a grateful nation and a 15-year-old's star is born before our eyes.
Jeff Edwards, Patch Staff
Weston-Redding-Easton, CT|News|
Redding Couple Shares The Simple Secret Behind Their 70-Year Marriage
The U.S. has one of the highest divorce rates in the world, and teen marriages rarely last. John and Lillian Lynch never got that memo.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
9 Good News Stories: Anti-Bullying Upstander; Beloved Crossing Guard
Good Samaritans on opposite ends of the East Coast save neighbors from fires; why a dry cleaner refuses payment; keeping siblings connected.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
11 Good News Stories: Boy, 9, College-Bound; ‘Super Dad’ Legit Moniker
Man who saved a baby in a stolen SUV would “do it again”; Valentine’s Day cards by the thousands; a “multi-generational labor of love.”
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
