VA Good News: Hamilton Frenzy, Girl Wows Rally, Best Waffles

Lots of good things happened in the past week and Patch compiled them, from the healthiest Virginia communities to best grad schools, the best waffles served and a boy who gave up his Snapchat handle for a free cruise. Other good news headlines include a frenzy for "Hamilton" tickets in DC, the countdown to a baby gorilla, more acts added to the Wolf Trap lineup, and more stories from Virginia and DC Patch sites this week.

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Here are this week's good news headlines:

• Naomi Wadler, Young Alexandria Girl, Inspires Crowd At D.C. Rally
• Virginia Communities Ranked Among Healthiest In New Study
• This DC Restaurant Has The Best Waffles: Food Network
• DC, Virginia's Best Grad Schools For 2019
• No Passes Needed For African American Museum Wednesdays In April
• First Baby Gorilla In 9 Years Due At National Zoo
• Steven Tyler, Halsey, Boy George Added To Wolf Trap Lineup
• 'Hamilton' Fans Swamp Kennedy Center: Report
• Malakhi Lounge Grand Opening March 31 In Manassas
• Peak Bloom Pushed Back To April: Cherry Blossom Guide 2018
• Madison Students Join March For Our Lives, Start Own Efforts
• Here’s The Most Important Historical Event In Virginia
• Step Inside Historic Alexandria Homes For Garden Week Tour
• Terry McAuliffe New Visiting Professor At George Mason University
• Adoptable Alexandria Pet Of The Week: Forrester
• Virginia Boy Gets Free Cruise In Exchange For Snapchat Handle
• Springfield 8th Grader Named A Junior Cherry Blossom Princess

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