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Good News, VA: Top Schools, Sean Taylor Honor, Pumpkin Patches

Good news stories in MD this week include top schools ranked, Sean Taylor jersey retired, "Wheel of Fortune," best area pumpkin patches.

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VIRGINIA — Good news stories recently included the top-ranked K-8 schools in Virginia by U.S. News; a coffee chain with some sites in DC opened its first Virginia location; TV game show "Wheel of Fortune" will feature three DC area residents this week; the Washington Football Team will retire Sean Taylor's jersey and name a road after him; where to find the best pumpkin patches across northern Virginia; and more in our roundup of good news stories from DC and Virginia's Patch sites this week.

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Here are some of this week's good news headlines:

NoVA Schools Rank The Best In Virginia For Grades K-8: U.S. News

Several elementary and middle schools in Northern Virginia have been ranked among the best in the state, according to a brand-new ranking released by U.S. News & World Report.

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Bluestone Lane Opens First Virginia Location In Tysons

Bluestone Lane, an Australian-style café, has opened at The Boro development in Tysons. The shop is the first Virginia location of Bluestone Lane, although there are several locations in Washington, D.C.

'Wheel Of Fortune' To Feature 3 DC Area Residents As Contestants

Three D.C. area residents will be appearing on "Wheel of Fortune" on Wednesday, Oct. 20 as part of the game show's "Great American Cities" week.

Washington Football Team To Retire Sean Taylor's Jersey

Sean Taylor's number 21 jersey will be officially retired by the Washington Football Team on Sunday. The franchise also announced that the road leading to the stadium would be renamed Sean Taylor Road.

Wreath-Laying Honors Eleanor Roosevelt’s Human Rights Legacy

The FDR Memorial Legacy Committee hosted a celebration to commemorate the 137th birthday of former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt with a wreath-laying ceremony at the FDR Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Alpine-X To Offer Free Visits To Lorton Indoor Snowsports Resort

Alpine-X, a developer of a new indoor snowsports resort in Lorton, is creating a program that will allow more people to participate in skiing and other winter sports that can be extremely expensive.

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