Good News, VA: Top Schools, Sean Taylor Honor, Pumpkin Patches

Falls Church VA

17 October, 2021

10:52 AM

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VIRGINIA — Good news stories recently included the top-ranked K-8 schools in Virginia by U.S. News; a coffee chain with some sites in DC opened its first Virginia location; TV game show "Wheel of Fortune" will feature three DC area residents this week; the Washington Football Team will retire Sean Taylor's jersey and name a road after him; where to find the best pumpkin patches across northern Virginia; 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: NoVA Schools Rank The Best In Virginia For Grades K-8: U.S. News Several elementary and middle schools in Northern Virginia have been ranked among the best in the state, according to a brand-new ranking released by U.S. News & World Report. Bluestone Lane Opens First Virginia Location In TysonsBluestone Lane, an Australian-style café, has opened at The Boro development in Tysons. The shop is the first Virginia location of Bluestone Lane, although there are several locations in Washington, D.C. 'Wheel Of Fortune' To Feature 3 DC Area Residents As ContestantsThree D.C. area residents will be appearing on "Wheel of Fortune" on Wednesday, Oct. 20 as part of the game show's "Great American Cities" week. Washington Football Team To Retire Sean Taylor's JerseySean Taylor's number 21 jersey will be officially retired by the Washington Football Team on Sunday. The franchise also announced that the road leading to the stadium would be renamed Sean Taylor Road. Wreath-Laying Honors Eleanor Roosevelt's Human Rights LegacyThe FDR Memorial Legacy Committee hosted a celebration to commemorate the 137th birthday of former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt with a wreath-laying ceremony at the FDR Memorial in Washington, D.C. Alpine-X To Offer Free Visits To Lorton Indoor Snowsports ResortAlpine-X, a developer of a new indoor snowsports resort in Lorton, is creating a program that will allow more people to participate in skiing and other winter sports that can be extremely expensive. A Few More Good News Stories:Fall Gallery Walk Returns To Historic Manassas In NovemberBiggest Pumpkin Patch Farms Around ManassasWoodbridge Pumpkin Patch Farm Guide 2021Popular Ashburn Area Pumpkin PatchesLeesburg Area Pumpkin Patches To Visit In 2021Biggest Fredericksburg Area Pumpkin PatchesNational Symphony Orchestra To Perform At New Capital One HallVienna Halloween Parade 2021: Details, RouteKingstowne-Rose Hill Pumpkin Patch Farm Guide 2021Pumpkin Patches Near McLeanDel Ray Area Pumpkin Patches To Visit In 2021Old Town Alexandria Pumpkin Patch Farm Guide 2021Best Pumpkin Patch Farms Near Greater AlexandriaBurke Pumpkin Farm Guide 2021Pumpkin Farms Close To ViennaPumpkin Patches Around Fairfax CityArlington Pumpkin Patch Farm Guide 2021Herndon Pumpkin Patch Farm Guide 2021Reston Area Pumpkin Patches To Visit In 2021Where To Find The Best Pumpkin Patches Near Falls ChurchVietnamese Community Recognized At Falls Church Veterans PicnicColorful Design By DC Artist Will Adorn Crystal City Metro PlazaLuminoCity Festival Brings Holiday Light Displays To Reston ZooDon't miss local news from DC and northern Virginia. Sign up for free Patch alerts and daily newsletters. Thanks for reading Patch!