VA, DC Good News: Cherry Blossom Festival, 1st Black Woman In NFL

Manassas VA

07 March, 2021

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VIRGINIA — Good news stories from the past week include: a Virginia teacher is the first Black woman to work as an NFL official; plans for the 2021 DC Cherry Blossom Festival; Amazon donated $15,000 to Wakefield High School to support racial equality initiatives; diners at this restaurant can buy a blanket to snuggle under; and the Senate passes a coronavirus stimulus bill. Plus, a list of names for two schools with Confederate or segregationist ties has been assembled; a small business owner helps other businesses survive the tough economy; Bike to Work Day routes and pit stops for 2021 have been laid out; Vice President Kamala Harris visits a NoVA business to talk about the economy; adorable pets need homes; and more in our roundup of good news stories from 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: DC Cherry Blossom Festival: Peak Viewing, Online Gifts, BloomCamOrganizers of the 2021 National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., are forecasting peak bloom of the cherry trees between April 2-5, although the National Park Service is still evaluating whether the area around the Tidal Basin will need to be blocked off to visitors. Amazon Attracts Cherry Blossom Festival Events To ArlingtonCherry Blossom Experiences Planned In Alexandria For 2021Amazon Donates $15K To Wakefield HS To Support Racial EqualityAmazon donated $15,000 to Wakefield High School in Arlington on Friday to support racial equality initiatives at the school as part of the company's celebration of Black History Month. Small Business Owner Helps Others Bounce Back From PandemicDoug Walton owns the Minuteman Press, an essential printing business in Fredericksburg. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Walton has given back to other businesses in the area through the Bounce Back Fredericksburg community program. NFL Appoints Virginian Maia Chaka As First Black Female OfficialMaia Chaka will make history as the National Football League's first Black female official while also joining an elite group of officials. Third Coronavirus Stimulus Checks: What To Expect In VirginiaMore aid for cash-strapped and pandemic-weary Virginians could be on the way soon as the U.S. Senate on Saturday passed its own version of a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package passed by the House of Representatives earlier. More Good News Stories: Final Names Recommended For T.C. Williams, Maury ElementaryBlankets Keep Outdoor Diners Warm At Fairfax City RestaurantsIrish Restaurant Mattie & Eddie's Coming To Pentagon CityVP Visits Old Town Alexandria Business To Discuss Economic ReliefPet Of The Week: Cesar Is A Laid-Back Boy With Regal Good LooksSmart City Challenge Leads To Pilot Projects In Fairfax CityFirst Watch Preparing To Open In Bailey's CrossroadsGarden Club of Fairfax's Home And Garden Tour Planned In McLean'Bike To Work Day' Adds Pit Stops For Arlington Telecommuters'Bike To Work Day' Adds Pit Stops For Reston Telecommuters'Bike To Work Day' Adds Pit Stops For Herndon TelecommutersBike To Work Day' Adds Pit Stops For Fairfax City TelecommutersTransportation To Vaccine Appointments Offered In FairfaxFresh Impact Farms Awarded Arlington's First Agriculture GrantAmazon Donates $600K, Delivery Services To DC, NoVA Food BanksShoe Drive At Loudoun Sheriff's Office Raises Money For CharityHerndon's 'March Into Parks' Offers Guide To Outdoor EnjoymentSalamanders Indicate Waterway Health In Prince William CountyReston Fitness Studio To Reopen Indoor Training SpaceVisa's Data Center In Ashburn To Run On Renewable EnergyRescue Me: Ham The Dog Needs A Loving Forever HomeAdoptable Alexandria Pet: A Shadow To Tag Along With YouNational Grammar Day: Virginia Students Think It's Very ImportantBig Buns Reston Offering Special Grand Opening BagsFairfax County Libraries To Reopen For Indoor Express ServicesSunrise Senior Living Coming In Spring To Old Town AlexandriaThanks for reading Patch!