Across America|News|
Zaila Avant-garde Wins Scripps National Spelling Bee
Avant-garde, a 14-year-old from Harvey, Louisiana, became the first African American participant to win the bee since its 1925 creation.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Good News Across America
Uplifting news stories across the Patch network.
Across America|News|
11 Good News Stories: Attitude Check; A Welcome Purse Of Worms
The smell of an unscheduled sightseeing tour; Christmas in July; hobby "blows up"; America's longest married first couple marks 75 years.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
7 Good News Stories: ‘Chess At Light Speed’; Music To Retire On
A McDonald’s worker gets an unforgettable birthday party; “teacher of the year” gets a new car; why a cat bellowed and a dog wagged her tail
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Brookfield, WI|News|
Brookfield Girl Will Sell Lemonade For Childhood Cancer Research
A local girl will sell lemonade on Bluemound Road to fund research treatments and cures for childhood cancer.
Ethan Duran, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
9 Good News Stories: Hear And Read Their Words; Captain's Big Gig
A remarkable thing happened after estranged dad’s 80,000-penny dump; town’s water tower sale is remarkable, too, but for a different reason.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
11 Photos From NASA Photographer Bill Ingalls, Space Award Winner
NASA Photographer Bill Ingalls has taken us along on explorations in space for more than three decades; here are 11 of his favorite photos.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
11 Good News Stories: Fired Up; The Luck Of The Vaccine Draw
To save his pup’s life, 8-year-old sells a prize; a couple forced to marry abroad renew vows at Pride Month celebration; the graduate is 94.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
New City, NY|News|
Beyond The Soup Kitchen: Music Classes In Rockland
A music teacher coped with the coronavirus pandemic.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
15 Good News Stories: Fun With Cicadas; Lifesavers; Teen Vs. Bear
Barbers still busy in 140-year-old shop; a veteran is homeless no more; how family history tastes; a pitch against ALS; geese go shopping.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
11 Good News Stories: Thank This Veteran For Restored Headstones
Underwater memorial for seamen; vet’s last act of service to his country; long-overdue album — as in 17,480 days — returned to library.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Grounded In Love: Man Finds 2.2-Carat Diamond For Engagement Ring
Since before he was old enough to shave, Christian Liden dreamed of creating a one-of-a-kind engagement ring from gold and gems he mined.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
13 Good News Stories: Horse Pen Pals; Sharks’ BFF; Flying Cat
Deputy single-handedly lifts car, frees woman; music connects priest and parishioner during pandemic; cat and puppy dog tales (a bird, too).
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
15 Good News Stories: Look Out, ‘Bad Guys’; 4-Year-Old Fireman
Friendship blooms between Chiefs fan and cardboard cutout guy; sisterhood of the “Traveling Diary”; gorilla, human moms bond; guilty pooch?
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
8 Good News Stories: 'Tails' Of Purpose, Freedom, Second Chances
In this all-animal edition, the nose knows for one yellow Lab; a rare calico lobster rescued; a second act for 12 former circus elephants.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Jacksonville, FL|News|
'Karmic Payback' For Retired Circus Elephants Loving Florida Life
Forced to entertain us in circuses, these sentient creatures discover at an expansive Florida sanctuary what it’s like to be an elephant.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
600 Shawls, Blankets Made For Local Nurses
On Monday, the donated items were presented to nurses at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington as part of National Nurses Week.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
11 Good News Stories: Good Cops; Busy Beekeeper; Demon Dog Love
Another door opens for Latinas; nine — count them, nine — students tie for valedictorian; utility worker fell in just the right place.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Advocate Health Project Daffodil Memorializes COVID-19 Victims
"Those daffodils are just the harbingers of spring," Kim Mann said. "It makes me feel so hopeful. I feel like the storm clouds have parted."
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
11 Good News Stories: Boy, 8, Praised By Obama Is At It Again
A dream quinceañera in a homeless shelter; surfing Lake Erie in the spring (or anytime) is for the hardy; cherry blossom capital disputed.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
11 Good News Stories: Big Bird Is Blue, But 'Demon' Dog Is Bluer
How homelessness changed a corporate culture; nice day for white wedding (dress); Jimmy Kimmel lends celebrity to Feeding America effort.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
9 Good News Stories: Something To Hug About; A Conscience Eased
Three MLB opening day pitchers were high school teammates; Shaq’s big gesture; an 8-year-old cuts to the chase on getting vaccinations.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
11 Good News Stories: Human Triumph; Pig, Cat and Puppy Dog Tales
A sit-in led to 50 years of standing up for others; army of vaccination angels; in lieu of flowers, the family suggests kindness.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Charlotte, NC|News|
The Unicorn-Thieving Stray North Carolina Dog Has Forever Home
The “sassy” stray dog who kept breaking into the same North Carolina Dollar General store has been adopted, and legions of his fans rejoice.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
13 Good News Stories: WWII Hero’s Funeral; Kids Are Unsung Heroes
Hotel for bees; wheels for dog; café owner hears what customers need; never say “no” to this group of friends; live and drink wine for free.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
13 Good News Stories: What Good Neighbors Do; Sister Jean To NCAA
Now playing: local love stories; couple adopt 21st child; prescription for a hug; the $2,021 tip challenge; girls who code and cook.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
9 Good News Stories: Romance Is Kismet; Couple Reunited At Last
Watch a young girl’s response when she learns she’s going back to in-person school; an 8-year-old “old soul” appoints himself trash officer.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Eagan, MN|News|
Eagan Man Gives Blood 5 Years After Transfusions Saved His Life
Bryan Joas spent 88 days in a hospital after an accident. He underwent 12 surgeries and 50 blood transfusions.
Morgan Reddekopp, Patch Staff
Waukesha, WI|News|
Milwaukee Radio Host And Mother-In-Law Find Kidney Matches
Elizabeth Kay, a radio host for 99.1 The Mix, has told listeners about trying to be a kidney donor for her mother-in-law, Camille.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
11 Good News Stories: Found Art; Well-Timed, Dr. Oz; Ape Vaccine
No film student left behind; what they did so they can say they do; safe harbor for monarch butterflies; why a loving daughter mops floors.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|
Rosemount Students Start Kindness Project In Late Friend’s Honor
#13ActsForCap is a 13-day project focused around completing acts of kindness around the community.
Morgan Reddekopp, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
11 Good News Stories: Spidey Sense, Saving Grandma, ‘Vax-Unteers’
Recognizing their privilege, little girls help restaurants in a big way; Philadelphia Phillies pitch teacher’s good work during pandemic.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
11 Good News Stories From The Heart Of America’s Communities
Giving away his toys wasn’t enough for a 5-year-old; the heart behind acts of kindness week; a coincidence or something meant to be?
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
A Rooster And War Re-Enactor Flies The Coop, But A Town Finds Him
The hunt for a missing rooster may have seemed like much a-cock-a-doodle-doo about nothing, but Thomas Ramsey loved that chicken.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
9 Good News Stories: Toast To Black Culture; Lawyer ‘Cat-titude’
Love story started long before even they knew it; 100-gallon blood donor; helping kids understand the pandemic; Kodak Black’s big gesture.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Sugar Land, TX|News|
Texas Dog Lost In Hurricane Harvey Comes Home 3½ Years Later
Maddie slipped out of a new house in a new town three days before Hurricane Harvey hit. She came home Sunday, thanks to lost-pet sleuths.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
13 Good News Stories: 'Villages' Save Cat, Dog; Tortoise Recovers
“Brutality against one is an assault on us all,” says a poet whose work was chosen for Embracing Our Differences art exhibit.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Boulder, CO|News|
CU Boulder Professor Creates 'Stop Hate' Billboard Art
George Rivera, a professor and local artist, created billboard art to combat hate during Black History Month.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
11 Good News Stories: ‘I Can Do Anything’; Police Go ‘Hog Wild’
“One of the few birds that can get even non-birders to come out for a look" seen in NYC's Central Park, and that hasn't happened since 1890.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
9 Good News Stories: Restaurateur Feeds 50 Families For 10 Weeks
Inspiring girls to grow up to be women who inspire; an amazing human leaves an amazing tip; and what did the guitar man and parrot sing?
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
11 Good News Stories: Kidney Bean’s Promise; Pizzeria’s Special
“Chalk Granny” asks what you’ll remember from the pandemic; the happiest hot dog vendor in town gets a cameo; Tala had them with her eyes.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
