4 Businesses Growing + Teacher Awarded + $1M Lottery Win: MD Good News

MARYLAND — An arcade bar, a donut shop, a gourmet cinnamon roll eatery and a fast-food restaurant are all growing in Maryland. A teacher also won a major award and $25,000. Other education stories covered undergraduates who earned academic honors and students who won a stock market game. A $1 million lottery win and a viral TikTok rounded out the good news.

Here are our happiest headlines of the week:

Arcade Bar Adds Karaoke Rooms, Video Game Lounges, Recording Studio In Annapolis

An arcade bar just opened karaoke rooms and video game lounges in downtown Annapolis. The business will also add a recording studio.

Cousins Open New Donut Shop, Plan To Grow Chain In MD

These cousins just opened a donut shop in Anne Arundel County. The growing business plans to add another two dozen locations in Maryland.

Gourmet Cinnamon Roll Shop Opens In Anne Arundel, Eatery Was On 'Shark Tank'

A gourmet cinnamon roll shop featured on "Shark Tank" opens this week in Anne Arundel County. The eatery also offers edible cookie dough.

Free Food Giveaway Planned At Remodeled Wendy's On Rockville Pike

When the newly remodeled Wendy's on Rockville Pike reopens on Jan. 28, the first 100 customers will receive free food for a year.

Fairland Elementary Teacher Wins Prestigious Milken Educator Award

Third-grade teacher Dion Jones received a $25,000 check and the prestigious Milken Educator Award during a surprise ceremony on Tuesday.

Silver Spring University Students Earn Academic Distinctions

Patch highlights the academic achievements earned by Silver Spring students at their college or university.

1st Place Finish Nabbed By Joppatowne Students In Stock Market Game

A team of 5th graders from Joppatowne Elementary placed first in the fall Stock Market Game.

Winning $1M Ticket In Mega Millions Drawing Bought In Prince George's

A Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million was bought at a liquor store in Prince George's County. Do you have the winning ticket?

MD Walmart Cashier, 82, Retires After TikTok Video Raises $140K

Butch Marion, a grandfather and a Navy veteran, worked his last day at a Cumberland Walmart on Jan. 4.

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Concerts

• Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks Announce 2023 Concert In Baltimore
• Multi-Platinum Entertainer Sara Evans To Perform At HCC

Sports

• Golf Pro Awarded For Work In Anne Arundel County
• Bethesda's Caddies Bar And Grill Hosting NFL Playoff Watch Parties
• Spring Registration For HCYP Softball, Baseball Now Open

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• Baltimore Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade Back On, Mayor Says
• MLK Day Events + 3 Upcoming Hikes In MD

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