Grammy Educator | Trucker Wins Lottery | SpongeBob Music: VA Good News

VIRGINIA — This week's good news stories in Northern Virginia include a local teacher wins Grammy Music Educator Award, a contest helps deaf and hard of hearing students gain confidence, and a national rowing competition attracts 1,500 athletes to area.

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

VA Teacher Receives 2024 Grammy Music Educator Award

A Fairfax County teacher was honored with the Recording Academy's 2024 Grammy Music Educator Award ahead of last weekend's star-studded ceremony in Los Angeles.

Deaf, Hard Of Hearing Students Gain Confidence Through Contest

Students who are deaf or hard of hearing can practice their communication skills and gain confidence through a contest hosted by the Optimist Club of Greater Vienna.

National Rowing Competition Draws 1,500 Athletes

Alexandria City High School was the host for an indoor rowing national championships, drawing athletes from around the region and state.

$1M Virginia Lottery Prize Claimed By Trucker

• Sixth Time's The Charm For New Year's Lottery Winner

Cancer Survivor To Stand Up 24 Hours For Cancer Fundraiser

For a 10th year, an Alexandria cancer survivor will stand up for 24 consecutive hours to raise money for cancer research.

Nonprofit Loudoun County Farm Donates 1M Pounds Of Food In 5 Years

A nonprofit farm in Loudoun County has reached a milestone of donating 1 million pounds of food as it celebrates its 5th anniversary.

Alexandria Crossing Guard Wins Most Outstanding In VA Award

Richard Thomas, who has been a crossing guard at Alexandria's John Adams Elementary School for 19 years, was one of the honorees by the Virginia Department of Transportation.

• Loudoun Crossing Guards Win Most Outstanding In VA Award

Cappies Review: The SpongeBob Musical at TJ High School

Everyone's favorite sponge took on new life with Thomas Jefferson's Theater Arts' production of The SpongeBob Musical. Packed with bright colors and heartwarming, hilarious songs, this show is nostalgia on the stage.

Restaurants In The News

• Call Your Mother Deli To Open Vienna Location
• Andy's Pizza Coming To Former Matchbox Location In Fairfax City
• New Restaurant Planned At Closed Rubia's Tacos Location
• Yorkshire Restaurant Remaining Open Despite Ownership Change
• Vienna Restaurant Week To Return In March 2024

Black Leaders

• Arlington Exec Named 2024 VA Black Business Leader: Report
• 2 Reston Execs Named 2024 VA Black Business Leaders: Report
• 2 McLean Execs Named 2024 VA Black Business Leaders: Report
• Taste Of Home, Bus Tour: Prince William Co. Black History Month Events

Valentine's Day Dinners

• Reserve Valentine’s Day Tables Now At Fredericksburg's Top Restaurants
• Reserve Valentine’s Day Tables Now At Reston's Top Restaurants
• Reserve Valentine’s Day Tables Now At Top Manassas Restaurants

More Good News Stories

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• Where To Find Girl Scout Cookies Around Ashburn In 2024
• Discount Clothing Store To Open Potomac Mills Location
• These Were VA's Top Baby Names In 2023, State Officials Say

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