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Good news stories from Patch include a peek inside White House workings with a book by the former florist, from Alexandria.

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:
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- ‘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
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