Santa Rides | Holiday Decorations | Hospital Wedding: NoVA Good News

VIRGINIA — This week's good news stories in Northern Virginia include a Santa ride brings Christmas cheer to area schools, winners of holiday decorating contest announced, and a local school wins soccer championship.

Plus, an impromptu wedding ceremony is held at a NoVA hospital, residents and employees honored for their public service, and a local golf director becomes the first woman elected as president of Mid Atlantic PGA.

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

Santa Ride Visits Schools That Donated Toys For Children In Hospital

Each year, motor officers from the participating police departments escort Santa Claus throughout Fairfax County as he makes his way to thank the schools whose students and staff donated toys for children at Inova Fairfax Hospital.

Holiday Decorating Contest Winners Announced For 2023

The annual holiday contest is held by the Town Business Liaison Committee and Vienna Parks and Recreation. A record 1,167 votes were cast in this year's contest.

• 2023 Holiday Lights Guide: Displays To Visit

Baby's Early Arrival Shifts Couple's Wedding From Africa To Hospital

When Reston Hospital Center's labor and delivery team learned the couple was going to miss their wedding, they sprang into action.

Green Hedges School Dragons Soar To Soccer Championship

Athletes at Vienna's Green Hedges School had a moment to shine as the soccer team won its league championship after an undefeated season.

Supervisor Honors Residents, Employees For Their Public Service

The Best of Braddock Awards were presented to residents and employees in the Braddock District, with special recognition to Fairfax County School Board member Megan McLaughlin and Braddock District staff member Marcia Pape.

Garden Tour and Farmers Market

• House And Garden Tour 2024 Tickets Go On Sale
• Farmers Market Founder Responds To Board Of Supervisors Recognition

New Businesses

• Long-Time Resident Cuts Ribbon On New CBD Shop
• New Retail And Restaurant Opening In Busy NoVA Corridor

More Good News Stories

• Herndon Resident First Woman Elected President Of Mid Atlantic PGA
• Washington Capitals, Wizards Move From DC To NoVA Outlined
• Falls Church's Birch & Broad Shopping Center Wins Top Design Award

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