VIRGINIA — This week’s excellent news tales in Northern Virginia embrace a robotics group makes a return journey to nationwide competitors, police and hearth personnel honored with first responder awards, and an indoor canine park with a bar for canine homeowners plans its grand opening.
Plus, a girl choosing up a prescription wins a $1 million lottery prize, a brand new bookstore options vacation items, and Santa will get able to make neighborhood dashes aboard hearth engines.
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Here are a few of this week’s excellent news headlines:
Robotics Team Wins Regionals, Heads To Nationals In Texas
Students from Reston’s Ideaventions Academy for Mathematics and Science are touring to Arlington, Texas to compete within the Bell Advanced Vertical Robotics nationwide championships. This is the second 12 months in a row that the college’s robotics group has made it to the nationals.
Police, Fire First Responders Recognized With Local Awards
Unsung first responder heroes acquired recognition for his or her impacts on public service at Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce’s 18th annual Police & Firefighters Tribute. The tribute included tales of how every first responder made a distinction and went past their job duties.
Woman Wins $1M Prize From Virginia Lottery
A Stafford girl received a $1 million prize from the Virginia Lottery earlier this month. Marie Edwards scratched off the fortunate ticket within the $1 Million Spectacular recreation.
Fonts Books & Gifts To Celebrate Grand Opening
Fonts Books & Gifts is holding a grand opening celebration at its location in Chesterbrook Plaza in McLean. The new bookstore is owned by Amber Taylorwho beforehand labored at Arlington’s One More Page Books.
Snouts & Stouts Ready For Its Grand Opening Party
Snouts & Stouts, an indoor canine park and bar, is holding a grand opening celebration at its Shirlington location. The canine park portion of Snouts & Stouts is made with specialised K9 turf. This “means that no matter the weather, your dog will be able to play and not need a bath afterward,” Snouts & Stouts says on its web site.
New ‘Family Friendly’ Thai Restaurant To Open In 2024
Sorn Thai, a restaurant owned by the group behind down baga preferred Thai eatery in Washington, D.C., is ready to open in McLean in 2024. The restaurant, situated within the Chesterbrook Shopping Center at 6260 Old Dominion Drive, will showcase the wealthy flavors of southern Thailand.
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