5 Patchiest Stories Of The Week

Patchy: adjective | full of local character and heart; amusing, inspiring, uplifting, shareable, quirky, downright weird

Here's the patchiest news from across the country last week.

#1 Adorable, And Rare, Malayan Tigers Born at Cincinnati Zoo

The declining Malayan tiger population — there are fewer than 500 left in the world — got a tiny boost Feb. 3 with the birth of three cubs at the Cincinnati Zoo and Aquarium.

Read the full story on the Cleveland, OH Patch

#2 Man Steals Porn From Nashville Hustler Store So He Can Go Back To Jail: Police

Early Wednesday morning, Metro Police arrested a man with his arms full of porn and his heart full of desire to go back to jail.

Read the full story on the Nashville, TN Patch

#3 This Florida Landlord Will Only Rent To Large Dog Owners (And Pit Bulls Are Preferred)

Pet-friendly residences can be hard to come by, but pit bull-friendly rentals seem next to nonexistent. One Florida landlord is doing her part to change that, though.

Read the full story on the New Port Richey, FL Patch

#4 How A Mother-Daughter Duo Stitched Together Their Own Small Business

"If you have a dream to launch your own small business just remember there is no magic formula! When you pull back the curtain of other successful companies I have found the key is persistence, capital and a willingness to evolve and listen to your customers. Oh, and of course to work harder than you ever thought possible!"

Read the full story on the Nashville, TN Patch

#5 Panda Bao Bao is Leaving DC Zoo

Bao Bao will get one last send-off party before she departs for China, and the zoo will be releasing details of that celebration soon.

Read the full story on the Washington DC Patch