Rocky Horror, Back To School Pics, Museum Day: VA, DC Good News

Fredericksburg VA

29 August, 2021

6:48 PM

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VIRGINIA — Good news stories from the past week include: photos as readers celebrate International Dog Day, the first day of Virginia kids returning to school classrooms and local companies on Inc.'s fastest-growing companies list. Plus, an Arlington teacher started a GoFundMe campaign to help families in need buy school supplies; free admission day to area museums is coming up; the 45th anniversary tour of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" will visit DC with Barry Bostwick, who played Brad; 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: Teacher Would 'Take A Penny' If Offered To Fund Classroom LibraryIn order to take the pressure off her students' parents, many of whom came from other countries or don't have stable income, an Arlington teacher decided to launch a GoFundMe page to raise money to purchase classroom supplies, such as pencils, notebooks and crayons. DC, Virginia Museums Celebrate Museum Day With Free AdmissionSmithsonian magazine's Museum Day is returning on Saturday, Sept. 18 to celebrate the reopening of museums across the country after long COVID-19-related closures by offering free admission to participating museums. Back-To-School PhotosBack To School: Fairfax Students Return For In-Person LearningBack To School: Herndon Students Return For In-Person LearningFirst Day Of School 2021: See Photos From Fairfax CountyFirst Day Of School 2021: See Photos From AlexandriaDog Day Photos From ReadersInternational Dog Day Celebrated By Reston Dog LoversInternational Dog Day Celebrated By Alexandria Dog LoversInternational Dog Day Celebrated By Herndon Dog LoversInternational Dog Day Celebrated By Fairfax Dog LoversInternational Dog Day Celebrated By Arlington Dog LoversAlexandria Makes 2021 Best Cities For Dog Lovers List Fastest-Growing Companies4 Loudoun Companies in Top 500 Of Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing ListReston Company In Top 100 Of Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing ListFairfax Company In Top 100 Of Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing ListHerndon Company In Top 100 Of Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing ListArlington Company In Top 100 Of Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing ListAnnandale Company In Top 100 Of Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing ListSpringfield Company In Top 500 Of Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing ListSee McLean Companies On Top 100 Of Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing ListManassas Business In Top 500 of Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing List More Good News Stories: First Bloomie's Opens With Colada Shop At Mosaic DistrictCombination Store And Café Coming To Dupont CircleBlack Scholars Birthed From Howard University STEM ProgramMcLean 5K Planned For 13th Year In October5-Time Paralympian Joshua George Competes At Tokyo GamesArlington Paralympian Sydney Barta Competes At Tokyo GamesOld Town Cocktail Week Serves Up Creative Libations In SeptemberSky Garden At Capital One Center Plans September OpeningKitten Rescued From Inside Van Engine By Animal Control Officers2021 Fall Foliage Peak Map: When Leaves Are Best In VirginiaVienna Oktoberfest 2021 Seeks Volunteers, Vendors28 Fall Events To Check Out Around Alexandria In 2021Mae's Market And Cafe Opens In Old Town AlexandriaDo The Time Warp Again: DC Hosts 45th Anniversary of Rocky HorrorFirefighters To Collect 'Fill The Boot' Donations In AlexandriaAlexandria Pet Of The Week: Friendly And Handsome CheddarAfghan Refugees Get Helping Hand From Vienna Presbyterian Contribute your own content to Patch by signing up for an account and clicking the "Post on Patch" button at the top right of the site. Don't miss local and statewide news from across northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. Sign up for free Patch alerts and daily newsletters.