VA, DC Good News: Vet Turns 100, T-Shirt Campaign, Dating Podcast

VIRGINIA — Lots of good things happened in recent weeks and Patch compiled them, including an ICU nurse lauded for her work, top DC and northern Virginia restaurants are nominated for awards, a birthday parade for a 100-year-old veteran, a food drive to help those in need and foxes venture out to steal a necessity from people. Other good news headlines include local coronavirus heroes who deserve recognition, a drive-by parade for a teacher, a T-shirt fundraiser to help businesses relaunches, and more stories from Virginia and DC Patch sites this week.

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Here are this week's good news headlines:

• Herndon Gives 100-Year-Old WWII Veteran Birthday Parade
• Health Specialist, Child Advocate Shines In Uneasy Times: VA Hero
• Foxes Take Fairfax Residents' Unguarded Shoes For Use As Toys
• Local Hero Delivers Health Care With A Smile
• Stuff The Bus Food Drives To Help With Demand In Fairfax County
• Students, Parents Hold Drive-By Parade To Honor Arlington Teacher
• Reston Woman Finds Love Is Still There For Those Over 50
• Vienna T-Shirt Fundraiser Relaunched, Oakton Version In Works
• Local Hero: Helping The Sickest Coronavirus Patients As ICU Nurse
• Nurse Cares For Canterbury Residents During Crisis: Virginia Hero
• Fredericksburg Converts Love Sign To Honor Front-Line Workers
• Care Packages Assembled For Hospital Nurses: McLean Hero
• AT&T Donates $100K To Help Boys & Girls Clubs With Childcare
• RCC Staff Goes Above And Beyond During Coronavirus: Reston Heroes
• Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Cheers Up Seniors With Music
• Spotsylvania Schools Plan In-Person Ceremonies For Class Of 2020
• Shoe Retailers Donate Footwear To VHC Front-Line Workers
• Fredericksburg Issues Last Call For Memorial Day Photos
• Centreville Group Collecting Food Donations During Coronavirus
• Lake Anne Brew House Adopts Can-Do Approach To Coronavirus
• Knights Of Columbus Donates Food, Raises Funds For DC Food Banks
• Drive-By Parade Planned For Herndon WWII Veteran's 100th Birthday
• DC Restaurant Association Names 2020 RAMMYS Nominees
• Falls Church Restaurants Nominated For 2020 RAMMY Awards
• Alexandria Businesses Nominated For 2020 RAMMY Awards
• Vienna Restaurants Nominated For 2020 RAMMY Awards
• Kingstowne Performing Arts School Holds 24-Hour Watch Party
• Herndon Mother Cares For Coronavirus Patients: Local Hero
• Reston's LifeFuels Wants To Keep People Fit During Coronavirus
• Manassas Fire & Rescue Leads Effort To Honor Nurses At Hospital
• Local Artists Brighten National Landing Storefronts
• Vienna Scavenger Hunt Raises Awareness For Mental Health
• Realtors Raise $8K In Meal Donations For Local Hospital Staff
• Fredericksburg Restaurant Shares Tips For Shutdown Success
• Local Hero: LINK Continues Vital Mission Of Feeding The Hungry
• Local Hero: Inova Fairfax Nurse Cares For Coronavirus Patients
• Alexandria Animal Shelter Staff Earn Fear Free Certifications
• Vienna Business Steps Up To Make Masks Amid Temporary Closure

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