$5M Winner + 2 Eateries Open + Teacher Honored + Mother, Daughter Reunite: MD Good News

MARYLAND — Two new eateries and a butcher all opened recently in Maryland, while a gallery is moving to a bigger space. A teacher was honored, and a mother was reunited with her missing daughter.

In other good news, a father won millions in the lottery. Plus, an Irish festival will bring Celtic traditions and charitable giving.

Here are our happiest headlines of the week:

New Sandwich, Salad Shop Opens As Annapolis Mall Undergoes Restaurant Overhaul

A new sandwich and salad shop opened in the Annapolis mall. The mall is undergoing a restaurant overhaul. Several eateries are coming soon.

Rakugaki Holds Soft Opening At Bethesda's Wildwood Shopping Center

Rukugaki held a soft opening last Saturday for its new restaurant in the Wildwood Shopping Center in Bethesda.

Organic Butcher of Bethesda Opens Store In Downtown

The Organic Butcher of Bethesda, a full-service butcher shop, opened for business recently in downtown Bethesda.

Amy Kaslow Gallery Moving To Larger Space In Downtown Bethesda

Amy Kaslow Gallery held a farewell party at its Spring Valley location in Washington, D.C., before it moves to downtown Bethesda.

Howard High School Teacher To Be Honored By MD Restaurant Industry

The Restaurant Association of Maryland will present the 2022-23 Teacher of the Year award to Dr. Lorna Browne from Howard High School.

MD Mother Reunited With Missing Daughter After 3 Months

Shakiyla Stepney, 32, was found safe last week. She was reported missing on Dec. 6, according to The Black & Missing Foundation.

Prince George's Player Wins $5M Top Lottery Prize

A father from New Carrollton won the MD Lottery's $5M top scratchoff prize, which he'll use to pay off his mortgage and as a college fund.

Irish Festival Returns With Bagpipers, Celtic Traditions, Charitable Giving In Annapolis

Bagpipers, kilts and Celtic dancers are coming to the Annapolis Irish Festival. The party is full of local traditions and charitable giving.

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