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5 New Businesses Growing + 1st Female Football Head Coach: MD Good News
A bakery, a café and a dance studio are growing in Maryland. Plus, a female football head coach is breaking barriers. Here's the good news.

MARYLAND — Five new businesses are growing in Maryland. One county welcomed its first female football head coach. A high school teacher earned a major honor, and a Maryland Lottery player won $1 million on Powerball.
Here are our happiest headlines of the week:
Organic Bakery Cooking Up New Business Venture In Prince George's Co.
An organic bakery has secured the lease for a spot in Riverdale Park where the owners will offer baked goods, sandwiches and pastries.
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Foxtrot Café And Market At Bethesda Row To Celebrate Grand Opening
Foxtrot, a café and market, will be opening on Friday, Nov. 18 at Bethesda Row, its fifth location in the Washington, D.C., area.
New Dance Studio Celebrates Grand Opening In Edgewater
A new dance studio recently celebrated its grand opening in Anne Arundel County. Here's a peek inside the growing business.
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Beauty Business Launched By Teen Takes Off In Prince George's County
A full-service beauty-enhancing business launched by a Prince George's County teen while in high school has continued to grow.
Greek Aroma Opens In Food Court At Westfield Montgomery Mall
Greek Aroma has opened at Westfield Montgomery Mall, serving gyros, kababs, salads and souvlaki, Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row reported.
1st Female Football Head Coach Breaking Barriers In Howard County
Howard County's first female football head coach, who also plays linebacker for the D.C. Divas, talks about her new role.
PGCPS Teacher Receives Fulbright Award
A high school teacher with Prince George's County Public Schools has received a Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program award.
Winning Powerball Ticket Worth $1 Million Sold In Maryland
A Maryland lottery player won $1 million after matching all the numbers except the Powerball in Monday's $2.04B drawing.
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Community
- 8th Annual Howard County Veterans Day Parade, Celebration Sunday
- Spirit Park Opens On Veterans Day With Giant Flag, Sculptures
- Silver Spring Theatre Arts College Student Stars In 'Radium Girls'
Local Heroes
- Bel Air Principal Heather Skopak Cited As Local Hero: Here’s Why
- Local Hero: 'Positive Force' Quietly Makes Life Better In Howard Co.
Star Student Athletes
- Star Student Athlete: Bel Air's Andrew Aims To Become Educator
- Star Student Athlete: Bel Air's Megan Shines On And Off The Court
- Star Student Athlete: Bel Air’s Justin Motivates Teammates
- Star Student Athlete: Bel Air's Danielle Shines In, Out Of The Pool
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