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From a bet between mayors on the baseball playoffs, police cars sporting purple ribbons for domestic violence awareness and firefighters rescuing cats, plus a job fair and body armor for police dogs, we've compiled some good news stories from Virginia and DC Patch sites this week.

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Here are this week's good news headlines:

• Dave Chappelle, Bruno Mars Party In DC (Photos)
• Firefighters Rescue Cats From Reston Townhouse Fire
• Washington DC Is The No. 10 Best Place To Retire
• ALDI To Hold Hiring Event At Del Ray Store
• Watch: Alexandria Police Dogs Receive Body Armor
• Scarecrows Invade Downtown Fredericksburg In October
• Thanksgiving 2017 Store Closures: Which Retailers Won't Be Open?
• 3 Halloween Events With Your Dog In Alexandria
• Special October Harvest Moon Is Filling Virginia Sky
• Arlington Police Cruisers Display Purple Ribbons For Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Nationals Vs. Cubs: Mayors Put Meat, Beer On The Line For NL Division Series
• Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival 2017 In Leesburg: Schedule, Tickets, Menu, More
• Manassas Regional Airport May Add Flights
• ‘The Pumpkining’ Brew Festival 2017 Saturday In Fredericksburg
• SterlingFest Celebrates 30th Anniversary Saturday
• Free Classes, Giveaways Part Of Barre3's Anniversary
• New Dog Training Academy Opens In Alexandria

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