Good News! Restaurant Award Nominees | Spring Wine Fest | SoulFit, Ice Cream Shop Open

From SoulFit Studio and Nicecream openings to the National Cherry Blossom Festival's parade and adorable giant panda Tian Tian putting on a show, we've rounded up some good news stories from Virginia and DC Patch sites this week.

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Here are this week's good news headlines:

• 8th Annual Rites of Spring Wine Festival This Weekend in Fredericksburg
• SoulFit Studio Grand Opening Saturday in Gainesville
• ‘Hop Around Downtown’ April 9, 15 in Manassas
• DC To Fix Potholes In 48 Hours During Potholepalooza
• Via Umbria Holds 2017 Concerts In The Parks Kickoff Party
• Pedestrian Traffic Deaths In 2016: Washington DC Sees A Decrease
• Manassas Museum: April Event Schedule
• Diversity Resolution Adopted by Fairfax County
• Alexandria Businesses Nominated for Food and Drink Awards
• Vienna Sub Shop Nominated for D.C. Area Award
• Del Ray Restaurant Nominated for D.C. Area Award
• Pothole Patrol: Here's Who to Call in Fairfax County
• Pothole Patrol: Here's Who to Call in Alexandria
• McGruff Safety Camps Registration April 24 in Loudoun County
• Here Are The DC Restaurants Nominated For The 2017 RAMMY Awards
• Giant Panda Tian Tian Plays in a Tree at National Zoo in DC (Video)
• Reston Town Center Launches 'Savor the Town' for RTC Eateries
• New Superintendent Appointed in Falls Church
• Charity Groups to Raise Money in 24-Hour Event
• Redskins Draft Day Party April 29
• Braehead Farm Easter Event This Weekend in Fredericksburg
• Fight Hunger in Alexandria With Wegmans Purchase
• Local Ice Cream Shop Opens In Alexandria Saturday
• Wolf Trap 2017 Summer Lineup Adds Sting, Wilco

Image via Smithsonian National Zoo