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Meatball Madness, Free Ice Cream Scoops, Freedom Rider: NoVA Good News
Good news in NoVA this week includes a top honor for a local civil rights icon, a Meatball Madness tournament, and a cargo of rescued cats.
VIRGINIA — This week's good news stories in Virginia include the Virginia General Assembly honoring a civil rights icon from Arlington, "meatball madness" returns to Del Ray in March, and free scoops of Jeni's ice cream in Shirlington.
Plus, read about Alexandria City High School wrestlers who made it to the state finals and 89 cats that were rescued from the streets of Kuwait City, and check out photos from last weekend's George Washington Birthday Parade in Old Town Alexandria.
Here are some of this week's good news headlines:
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Arlington Civil Rights Icon Honored By VA General Assembly
The Virginia General Assembly adopted a resolution honoring Joan Trumpauer Mulholland for her efforts to integrate businesses in Arlington and her work with the Freedom Riders who traveled to Mississippi and other states during the height of the civil rights movement in the 1960s.
3 Alexandria High School Wrestlers Participate In State Championship
Three wrestlers from Alexandria City High School participated in the state championship last weekend. The three wrestlers were part of the Virginia High School League Wrestling State Championship, which drew participants from around Virginia. Senior Calvin Wiedemer placed third, while senior Bassem Sliti and sophomore Juelz Peters each won a match.
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Meatball-Inspired Tournament Hosted By Alexandria Restaurant
Meatball Madness returns to Alexandria's Del Ray neighborhood as Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap plans its second annual meatball tournament. The event on Saturday, March 11 is held in recognition of National Meatball Day, as well as the kickoff to the March Madness college basketball tournament.
Jeni's In Shirlington To Offer Free Ice Cream Scoops At Grand Opening
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is holding a grand opening celebration for its new shop in Arlington on March 8. The grand opening will take place on Wednesday, March 8 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Customers will get free scoops of ice cream during the celebration. Also, the first 50 people in line will get extra goodies from Jeni’s.
Cargo Of Cats From Kuwait Arrive For NoVA Rescues Via Dulles Airport
Volunteers from several Northern Virginia animal rescue groups showed up at Washington Dulles International Airport last week to pick up 89 cats that had been rescued from the streets of Kuwait.
A Look Back at the GW Birthday Parade
A Look Ahead to the St. Patrick's Day Parade
Good Dining News
- Buford's Biscuits To Move, Expand At New Location in Leesburg
- Eddie’s Little Shop and Deli Opens On Alexandria's King Street
- Banditos Tacos & Tequila Brings 'Taco Temple' To University Mall
- Yard House Will Be Newest Dining Addition To Tysons Galleria
A Few More Good News Stories:
- Children Invited To McLean Art Teacher's 'Meet The Author' Zoom Event
- Star 4th Grader From Ashburn Helps Keep His Neighborhood Clean
- New Herndon Pharmacy Exhibit To Highlight Depot's March 5 Reopening
- More Artist Studios To Be Re-Juried At Torpedo Factory Art Center
- Protection Of Vienna's Carter Family Cemetery Sought By Board
- TSA PreCheck Enrollment Pop-Up Opening In Seven Corners
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