VA, DC Good News: Best Colleges, $1M Birthday, Christmas Parade

VIRGINIA — Good news stories in the past week included the list of the best universities and colleges in Virginia and D.C. as ranked by U.S. News and the Princeton Review, Frederickburg's Christmas Parade is still on, The NOW Massage plans to open its first Virginia location, two people win $1 million lottery prizes, and businesses can share their info with Patch readers.

Plus, when and where to look for fall foliage colors, Social Burger provides meals to a shelter, the status of Virginia fall festivals, kids are selling friendship bracelets to help feed the hungry, Brewfest and WinterMarkt are being held with some changes, a Black Business Directory is organizing its first expo, you can nominate local heroes for recognition, and more in our roundup of good news stories from Maryland's Patch sites this week.

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

• VA Patch Local Business Information Center: A Community Resource
• 17 Virginia, DC Colleges Make Princeton Review’s 2021 ‘Best’ List
• Man Buys $1 Million Lottery Ticket In Mount Vernon
• Best Colleges In Virginia, DC: U.S. News Rankings For 2021
• Million Dollar Birthday: Fairfax Woman Wins VA Lottery Game
• 2020 Fall Foliage Peak Map: When Leaves Are Best In Virginia
• Virginia Fall Festivals In Time Of Pandemic: What's Open In 2020
• Falls Church Area Brewery, Others Host Fairfax County Brewfest
• Reston Brewery, Others Host Fairfax County Brewfest
• WinterMarkt Returns For 2020 But In A Slightly Different Format
• Massage Boutique Plans To Open First VA Location In Ashburn
• 5 VA Billionaires Make Forbes's Richest List
• Herndon's Coco Buck Is The 'Epitome Of A Hometown Hero'
• Drive-In Entertainment Series Coming To Springfield Town Center
• Fredericksburg Christmas Parade Changing But Not Canceled
• Social Burger Provides Weekly Meals To Daytime Shelter
• Eno Azur Opens Up Outdoor Patio, Indoor Dining In Georgetown
• Old Centreville Crossing To Host Drive-In Movie
• Manassas Concert To Benefit 5-Year-Old Who Lost His Mother
• Loudoun 8th Grader Organizes Young Women's Empowerment Summit
• Black Lives Matter Banner, Rainbow Flag Return To Reston Church
• Q&A: Alexandria Author Discusses First Book, Balancing Work
• Oktoberfest Planned At Boro Development In Tysons
• Fix-It Fair Coming To Woodbridge In October
• 'Keep Leesburg Beautiful' Challenge To Be Held In October
• Vienna Kids' Friendship Bracelet Sales Feed Families In Need
• Escape Room In Georgetown Reopens With Safety Protocols In Place
• VA Black Business Directory To Hold Inaugural Expo In October
• 2 DC Pizzerias Are Among 101 Best In America: Daily Meal
• Cornerstones Helps Families Facing Food Insecurity
• Sonic Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary In Manassas With Gifts, Swag
• Virtual International Juried Exhibit To Open At DC Gallery
• Carstar To Hold Car Wash In Manassas Park For Cystic Fibrosis
• Colony Grill Bringing 'Hot Oil' Bar-Style Pizzas To Ballston
• McLean Mom Plans Meal Packing Efforts During Pandemic
• Dunkin’, Baskin-Robbins Celebrate Remodeled Restaurant In Ashburn

Plus, you can recognize a local hero:

• Virginia Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference

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