VA, DC Good News: Robert Redford, Top Schools, Friends Win $1M

Lots of good things happened in the past week and Patch compiled them, including the best private high schools in Virginia, a report that Crystal City will be named the site for Amazon's second headquarters, a first-time lottery player wins big, and Oscar-winning actor and director Robert Redford opens a store here. Other good news headlines include a prominent criminal defense attory wins the Marine Corps Marathon, the best colleges in the Commonwealth, excavation of historic ships continues, friends split a lottery jackpot, and more stories from Virginia and DC Patch sites this week.

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Here are this week's good news headlines:

• These Are The Best Private Schools In VA For 2019: New Rankings
• DC Mansion Murders Lawyer Wins Marine Corps Marathon
• Robert Redford-Founded Sundance Store Opens In Mosaic District
• 6 Colleges In Virginia Ranked Best on Earth
• $1 Million Lottery Ticket Split By 11 Friends In Woodbridge Area
• Work Continues On Historic Ship Discoveries In Alexandria
• Alexandria Man Scores Big On His First-Ever Lottery Ticket
• Stunning Video In Rosslyn Shows Marathon Crossing Key Bridge
• Giant To Open New Alexandria Store, Close West End Store
• How Virginia SAT Scores Compare To The Nation
• New Metro Budget Proposal Includes No Fare Hike, More Service
• Passport Processing Now Available At Rust Library In Leesburg
• New Grocery Store Opening In Herndon
• NOVEC Seeks Contributions For Operation Turkey
• Work On Vienna Mural To Get Underway In November
• Vienna's Chef Bazin To Hold Gluten-Free Night
• Alexandria Veterans Day Ceremony Held By Friends Of Rocky Versace
• Landmark Mall Re-Planning Process Begins
• Jeff Bezos Says He'll Use 'Intuition' For Amazon HQ2 Decision

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