5 Businesses Expanding + New Fire Station Opens: MD Good News

MARYLAND — Five businesses are expanding in the Old Line State, and a new fire station just opened. Plus, a YouTube couple who has sailed the world is moving to Maryland.

Here are our happiest headlines of the week:

Brewery Opens Pizza Kitchen, Expands Taproom In Anne Arundel County

Crooked Crab Brewing Company opened a pizza kitchen at its Anne Arundel County taproom. Here's a look inside the brewery's newest addition.

New Fire Station Opens In Howard County

Howard County officials celebrated the opening of a new fire station serving Jessup, Elkridge and east Columbia.

Global Sailors Land In Annapolis, Plan To Buy Home In MD After Boat Show

This YouTube couple has sailed 25,000 miles and visited Annapolis for the sailboat show. The globe-trotters now plan to settle down in Maryland.

14 Toys 'R' Us Shops Open In MD Macy’s Stores For Holidays

Toys "R" Us shops are now open in 14 Maryland Macy's stores and ready for holiday shoppers. Plus the hot toys of 2022 list is out.

Wawa Opens 28th Store Of 2022 In Harford County

Wawa has opened its 28th store of 2022 in Harford County. The company plans to open 54 total stores this year.

Claire de Lune To Open Sleepwear Boutique In Downtown Bethesda: Report

Claire de Lune is planning to open a new store in downtown Bethesda in the Shoppes of Bethesda shopping center, according to a report.

Optimum Interiors Cuts Ribbon On New Redland Road Showroom

Members of the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce took part in Optimum Interiors' ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday morning.

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