New Shake Shack | 100th Birthday Bash | Flying Squirrel: VA Good News

VIRGINIA — This week's good news stories in Northern Virginia include a U.S. Navy veteran celebrates his 100th birthday at Hooters, firefighters receive support from a local pub, and business leaders note a coffee shop and restaurant's grand opening.

Here are some of this week's good news headlines:

Hooters Party Marks 100th Birthday Of US Navy Veteran

For the 10th year in a row, U.S. Navy veteran Glenn Ward celebrated his birthday at the Hooters in Fairfax City. But this year was a little different, because the Arlington resident turned 100.

'Real Heroes': Firefighters Find Support From Pub

An Ashburn Pub fundraiser was one of the early fundraisers to help the family of a fallen Sterling Volunteer Fire Company firefighter and other firefighters injured in a house explosion.

Apprenticeship Center Stabbing Survivor Supported By Fundraiser

A stabbing that led to the fatal police shooting of the suspect at a Manassas apprenticeship center has prompted a fundraiser for the surviving victim.

Flying Squirrel Caught On Video Visiting A Home

A flying squirrel was recorded by a Ring camera, as it visited the home of a Patch reporter who lives just north of Fairfax City.

Fast-Casual Coffee Shop And Restaurant Cuts Ribbon In Old Town Plaza

Representatives of Fairfax City's business community helped owners Usman and Hannah Saleem cut the ribbon on The Commons Fooderie

• Call Your Mother Deli Opens Old Town Location
• Shake Shack To Open Standalone Pike 7 Plaza Location
• Cha Street Food Holds Grand Opening

Restaurant Week

• Bright Yellow Walls And Tasty Vietnamese/Korean Cuisine
• Dolce Vita Offers Authentic Italian Cuisine
• Hamrock's Is Your Neighbor In Old Town

More Good News Stories

• Virginia Has 3 Of Nation’s Top 25 Hotels: U.S. News
• 4 VA Companies Ranked Among Forbes’ Best Employers
• USS Chancellorsville Artifacts To Go Display

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