VA, DC Good News: Blue Ribbon Schools, Real ID, Billionaires List

Lots of good things happened in the past week and Patch compiled them, including how northern Virginia schools are tackling the problem of bullying, new stores at an outlet mall, the region's billionaires on the latest Forbes list, the best places to retire and coffee with a cop. Other good news headlines include the fastest-growing cities in the state, new restaurant openings, the hottest neighborhood in the region, and more stories from Virginia and DC Patch sites this week.

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Here are this week's good news headlines:

• Virginia DMV Begins Offering REAL ID In October: 6 Things To Know
• 4 Virginia Billionaires On Forbes List Of Richest Americans
• Fairfax Fall Festival 2018: Schedule, Parking, Vendors, More
• Three New Stores Set For Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets
• 15 Can't-Miss Halloween Events Around Alexandria
• Fredericksburg School Named A National Blue Ribbon Winner
• West Springfield School Named A National Blue Ribbon School
• Alexandria School Named A National Blue Ribbon School
• Fairfax County Is Best Place To Retire In Virginia: Report
• Halloween On The Green Brings Spooky Fun To Vienna
• Fastest-Growing Cities In America: How Alexandria Ranks
• Bullying Prevention Month: PWC, Manassas Schools Stress Measures
• Bullying Prevention Month: Loudoun County Schools Stress Measures
• Bullying Prevention Month: Fredericksburg Area Schools On Board
• Bullying Prevention Month: Alexandria Emphasizes Speaking Up
• Bullying Prevention Month: Fairfax County Stresses Intervention
• Bullying Prevention Month: Falls Church Brings Issue To Classroom
• Bullying Prevention Month: DC's 'Bullying Prevention Policy'
• Bullying Prevention Month: Arlington County Teaches Kids Early
• McLean 5K Offers Week-Long Vacation To Winners
• TC Williams Basketball Moves In New Direction With Coaching Hire
• These Virginia Stores Are Closing For Thanksgiving
• Coffee With A Cop Day Planned For McLean District
• Dockless Bike, Scooter Pilot Program Considered In Alexandria
• Fredericksburg Among Best Virginia Retirement Spots: Report
• Falls Church Is Second Best Place To Retire In Virginia: Report
• New Restaurant Opening At Former Herndon McDonald's
• Trump Is DC's Only Name On Forbes Richest Americans List
• Reston One Of DC Area's Hottest Neighborhoods: Report
• New Rosslyn Rooftop Viewing Platform Opens: Report
• New Restaurant Opens In Georgetown
• Dumplings And Pizza Carryout Place Opens In Alexandria
• Del Ray Bagel Pop-Up Coming To the sushi bar

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