5 Businesses Opening Locations + Fire Engine Donated: MD Good News

MARYLAND — A hotel headquarters and a vet clinic are among the five new business locations opening in Maryland. Other top stories spotlighted a fire engine donation, a Marylander on TV and restaurant week deals.

Here are our happiest headlines of the week:

Marriott International Nears Grand Opening Of Global HQ In Bethesda

Marriott International is holding a grand opening celebration on Sept. 19 for its new $600 million global headquarters in downtown Bethesda.

Bond Vet To Open New Clinic This Fall At Bethesda Row

Bond Vet is planning to open a new clinic this fall at Bethesda Row, following the opening of clinics on Capitol Hill and in Arlington.

Faherty Brand To Hold Opening Weekend Celebration At Bethesda Row

Faherty Brand, a family-run clothing company, is opening a new store at Bethesda Row on Friday, its first store in Maryland.

Ace Hardware Celebrates Grand Opening With Horse In Anne Arundel County

A horse and a grill master helped Ace Hardware welcome its newest store in Anne Arundel County. Here's how the Crofton business celebrated.

Farrow & Ball Plans December Opening At Bethesda Row

Farrow & Ball, a U.K.-based paint and wallpaper company, is opening a new location at Bethesda Row in December.

Fire Engine Tanker In Howard County Donated To Kentucky Firefighters

The Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company in Howard County recently donated an engine tanker to a Kentucky fire department affected by the floods.

New Season Of 'Survivor' Features Walt Whitman High School Graduate

The 43rd season of "Survivor" on CBS will feature a cast member who grew up in Bethesda and graduated from Walt Whitman High School.

MD Restaurant Week: These Anne Arundel County Eateries Have Deals

Dozens of eateries in Anne Arundel County have deals for Maryland Restaurant Week. Here are the bargains foodies can enjoy starting Friday.

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Hometown Heroes

• Former Cabin John Park Fire Chief's Name To Be Added To Memorial Wall
• Nearly $1.2M In Firefighting Funds Awarded In MOCO, Prince George's
• Golf Tournament Oct. 17 Benefits Howard County General Hospital

Lottery

• Lottery Ticket Worth $530K Bought At Silver Spring Store By DC Woman
• Laurel Woman Wins $50K In MD Lottery, Will Pay Off Mortgage

Community

• Maryland Schools Ranked Among U.S. News’ 2022-23 Best Colleges
• Officials Break Ground On $22M Police And Public Safety Building
• Bethesda's Trawick Prize Awards $10K To 'Best In Show' Winner

Events

• Gaithersburg School Poetry Contest To Focus On Diversity Or Inclusion
• Free Human Trafficking Awareness Online Seminars Offered
• Register For Black Student Achievement Program Saturday Math Academy

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