Good News, NoVA, DC: Best Schools, Bald Eagle Cam, Local Dining

Falls Church VA

26 September, 2021

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VIRGINIA — Good news stories recently included a bald eagle camera is ready to livestream when the bird nest this fall; Princeton Review selects top colleges in DC and Virginia; local restaurants are named to a list of neighborhood gems and win RAMMY awards; and where to dine with the best wine lists. Plus, a guide to Oktoberfests in northern Virginia; Niche.com ranks the best public schools in the state; Blue Ribbon Schools honored; Ben's Chili Bowl is featured in a docuseries; and more in our roundup of good news stories from DC and northern 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: Bald Eagle Camera Installed At Dulles Greenway WetlandsA new livestream camera has been installed overlooking the nest of two bald eagles in the Dulles Greenway Wetlands. The livestream is live now, but the nest is currently empty. The eagles are expected to return to the nest in November. Falls Church Schools Rank First In Virginia On 2022 Niche RankingFalls Church City Public Schools was named the best public school district in Virginia for the 2021-22 school year, the second year in a row that Falls Church has claimed the top spot in the state, according to a new ranking by Niche. 21 VA, DC Colleges Make Princeton Review's Best List For 2022The Princeton Review has released its 30th annual list of the country's best colleges. The 2022 list, which features 387 schools, includes 16 in Virginia and five in Washington, D.C. NoVA, DC Oktoberfest Guide To Beer, Music And Pretzels Practice your polka, get ready to down some brats and beer, and welcome back the season of Oktoberfests in northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. 37 Virginia, DC Restaurants Earn 2021 Wine Spectator AwardsMore than 30 venues in northern Virginia and DC were still able to shine in the last year, earning a 2021 Restaurant Award from Wine Spectator magazine. NoVA/DC Restaurant NewsRuthie's All-Day Makes OpenTables 100 Best Neighborhood Gems ListAlexandria Restaurant Makes OpenTable 100 Best Neighborhood GemsDC's Ben's Chili Bowl Featured In Docuseries On Black CuisineBaja Peninsula-Inspired Buena Onda Opens In DC As Ghost KitchenVienna's Clarity, Chef Win 2021 RAMMY AwardsDel Ray-Based Neighborhood Restaurant Group Wins RAMMY Award2021 RAMMY Award Presented To Manager At Restaurant In CourthouseEmployee Of The Year RAMMY Awarded To PassionFish's Ruben AvilaBisnonna Bakeshop Brings Italian Pastries To Tysons Corner Center More Good News Stories: Forbes Names 2021 Top Employers In Virginia, DCWegmans To Open Alexandria Location In 2022, Hiring BeginsFilm Starring Ethan Hawke, Ewan McGregor To Be Filmed In VirginiaVienna Named Among Top Places To Retire In VirginiaFalls Church Named Among Top Places To Retire In VirginiaFairfax Named Among Top Places To Retire In VirginiaAlexandria Schools Among Top Private Schools, Most Diverse: NicheVienna Schools Among Top In Virginia On 2022 Niche ListLocal School Ranks As Best Public Elementary School In CountyReston Elementary School Ranks High Among Fairfax SchoolsRachel Carson Ranks Among Best Middle Schools In Fairfax CountyArlington Public Schools Ranks Near Top Of VA School DistrictsMcLean Schools Among Top In Virginia On 2022 Niche ListAfghan Refugee Students Find Support At Fairfax County SchoolsSaks OFF 5th To Donate Mammograms To DC Women In Need In OctoberBest Schools: How Prince William County Ranked In 2022 Niche List2021 Blue Ribbon Schools Include Springfield SchoolBest Schools: How Loudoun County Ranked In 2022 Niche ListBest Schools: How Prince William County Ranked In 2022 Niche ListDon't miss local news from DC and northern Virginia. Sign up for free Patch alerts and daily newsletters. Thanks for reading Patch!