VA, DC Good News: Restaurant Week, Puppy Bowl, Huge Charity Gifts

Fredericksburg VA

23 January, 2021

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WASHINGTON, DC — Good news stories recently included a couple who were vaccinated against the coronavirus together to show others it's safe; a DC protester continues to recover after being shot in the eye; Giant Food donated $2 million to the Capital Area Food Bank; Restaurant Weeks are ongoing across the region; a Capitol Police officer who protected lawmakers escorted Vice President Kamala Harris at the inauguration; and the Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl features a northern Virginia pup. Plus, four Washington, D.C.-area nonprofits received one-time grants of $2.5 million each from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund; the region has new millionaires thanks to lottery wins; a college kicker and soccer player who became the first woman to play in a Power Five conference football game took part in President Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony; a pastor began a repair ministry after his bike was stolen; and more in our roundup of good news stories from DC and Virginia's Patch sites this week. Share your local news, events and pics by clicking "+" at the top of any page. Here are some of this week's good news headlines: Leesburg Couple Discovers 'Pupularity' After Puppy Bowl SelectionBezos Charity Makes Major Donations In And Around DCMarried Couple Receives COVID-19 Vaccine At Same Time In NoVADC Protester Continues Recovery After Being Shot By Pepper BulletHistory-Making Kicker Fuller To Participate In Biden InaugurationPolice Officer Who Protected Lawmakers Escorts Kamala HarrisAshburn Pastor Begins Bike Repair Ministry After Bike Is StolenGiant Food Makes $2M Donation To Capital Area Food Bank, MoreWoodbridge Man Captures $1 Million In Virginia Lottery RafflePowerball Winner In McLean Scores $2 MillionMore Good News Stories:Alexandria Restaurant Week To-Go Returns In JanuaryAlexandria Restaurant Week To-Go 2021 Features Del Ray EateriesFredericksburg's Restaurant Week Under Way Amid PandemicWinter 2021 Restaurant Week Features Reston RestaurantsWinter 2021 Restaurant Week Features DC RestaurantsWinter 2021 Restaurant Week Features Arlington RestaurantsColony Grill Serves Hot Slice Of Connecticut To ClarendonFood Concepts, Coworking Space Coming To Alexandria BuildingIsland Fin Poké Co. Sets Opening Date In Falls ChurchGOLFTEC Tysons Corner, A Golf Training Center, OpensPreservation Biscuit Company Coming Soon To Falls ChurchDC Among 2021's Best Paying Cities: U.S. NewsOut With The Old: GRACE Has A New Name And A New LookHow D.C.-Area Breweries Are Hanging On 10 Months Into The PandemicSouvlakiBar Opens Location In OaktonAmerican Horticultural Society Starts Taking River Farm OffersTry Palestinian Chicken And Taboon When Shababi Opens This MonthFCPS Receives First Electronic School Bus Under Dominion GrantRescue Me: Elijah Is Looking For Someone To Spoil HimPet Of The Week: Will Cesar Reign Supreme In Your Home?Atlantis Pizzeria And Family Restaurant To Close In AlexandriaWinter 2021 Restaurant Week Features McLean, Tysons RestaurantsWinter 2021 Restaurant Week Features Vienna, Tysons RestaurantsLoudoun County's 'Gentle Giant' Tank Finds Stardom In Puppy Bowl#LoveLoudoun Campaign Encourages Support Of Local RestaurantsLidl Offers Store Employees $200 Bonus To Receive COVID VaccineAlexandria Warehouse Sale Moves To New Location In 2021Playa Bowls Brings A Taste Of The Jersey Shore To RestonTysons Named Top Booming Virginia Suburb In RENTCafé StudyAdoptable Alexandria Pet: Peppermint Patty Seeks A Fitness BuddyLasagna Love Feeds Hungry Families On MLK Day Of ServiceRescue Me: Indi Is Full Of Purring Love For The Right HomeThanks for reading Patch!