Good News: Best New Eateries, Pandas In Snow, Christmas Lights

From some of the best new restaurants in the country located right here, an adorable video of pandas at the National Zoo playing in the snow and reader submissions for the best Christmas light displays in Virginia, plus a heroic elevator rescue in a high-rise, delightful carolers on video, and where you can find a restaurant open on Christmas, 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:

• DC Restaurant Among 20 Best New Eateries In USA: USA Today
• Watch Adorable Pandas Play In The Snow At DC Zoo (Video)
• Where Are The Best Christmas Lights In Virginia?
• Springfield Car Dealer Makes Generous Offer For Hospital
• Watch Carolers Take Over Old Town Alexandria
• ‘Snowball Fights’ Dec. 28 At Riverfront Park In Fredericksburg
• Heroic Elevator Rescue Made In Tysons
• 2 DC Spots Among 20 Best New Attractions In USA: USA Today
• DC Hotel Among 20 Best New Hotels In USA: USA Today
• Free Christmas Village Is Open In McLean
• Restaurants Open Christmas Day In Arlington
• More Of Isabella Eatery's Concepts Ready To Debut
• Restaurants Open Christmas Day In Vienna
• Restaurants Open Christmas Day In McLean
• Restaurants Open Christmas Day In Alexandria
• MetroBus To Add New Service To Pentagon
• New Pizza Joint Opening At Capitol Riverfront
• Reston Hospital Center Plans Major Expansion: Report
• Wi-Fi Now Available At These Metro Stations
• Homeless Youth Holiday Party Saturday In Leesburg
• Homeless Youth Holiday Party Saturday In Loudoun County
• DC Chef Plans Eatery At Springfield Sports Complex
• ACPS Alum Chosen As New Superintendent
• &pizza To Open In Ballston
• Free Lyft Rides In DC Begin Friday Night
• Virginia Ranks Among Healthiest States
• Adopt A New Furry Friend In McLean For Christmas
• Adopt A New Furry Friend In Old Town Alexandria For Christmas
• Wi-Fi Now Available At These Arlington Metro Stations
• Restaurants Open Christmas Day In Fredericksburg Area
• Restaurants Open Christmas Day In Ashburn Area
• Restaurants Open Christmas Day In Leesburg Area
• Restaurants Open Christmas Day In Woodbridge Area
• Restaurants Open Christmas Day In Manassas Area
• Restaurants Open Christmas Day In Fairfax City Area

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Imaget from video posted by National Zoo