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From Bao Bao the panda arriving safely in China to an anti-bullying campaign in Fredericksburg and a whisky and wine tasting social in Alexandria, we've rounded up some good news stories from Virginia’s Patch sites this week.

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Here are this week's good news headlines from Virginia and DC:

• ‘Mercy Street’ Costume Exhibit Goes on Display in Alexandria
• Alexandria Sister Cities Host Scottish Social, Whisky/Wine Tasting
• Weekend: Get Away at the MGM National Harbor
• Former White House Florist from Alexandria Publishes Book 'Floral Diplomacy'
• Anti-Bullying Campaign Underway in Fredericksburg
• Tour of Wine Country Wedding Sites March 19 in Loudoun County
• Stevenson Ridge Bridal Open House Sunday in Spotsylvania
• Groundbreaking March 8 for Mixed-Use Property in Alexandria
• Cappies Review: McLean High School’s ‘The Children’s Hour’
• George Washington’s Mount Vernon Sets New Attendance Record on Presidents Day
• DMV 2 Go Debuts This Week at Sherwood Library
• DC Indian Restaurant Opens First Arlington Location
• J. McLaughlin Store Moving Into Reston Town Center
• Bao Bao Arrives in China, Happily Munches Bamboo During Her Trip
• Registration Now Open for George Washington Patriot Run 5K/10K Race
• BadWolf Public House Set For March Opening in Manassas
• Northern VA Chamber to Honor First Responders Valor Awards
• Educated Eats Scholarship Program Launches
• The Center for Alexandria’s Children Celebrates 10th Anniversary
• Groundbreaking March 8 for Mixed-Use Property in North Old Town Alexandria

PHOTO of book cover courtesy of Laura Dowling