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6 Businesses Growing + Best Schools In State Ranked: MD Good News

Six businesses are growing in Maryland. Plus, the state's best schools were just ranked. Here's the good news.

Four retailers will open this fall at Arundel Mills mall, which is pictured above in Hanover. A Mexican restaurant just opened in Annapolis, and a farm is diversifying in Harford County. These were some of Patch's best stories of the week.
Four retailers will open this fall at Arundel Mills mall, which is pictured above in Hanover. A Mexican restaurant just opened in Annapolis, and a farm is diversifying in Harford County. These were some of Patch's best stories of the week. (Jacob Baumgart/Patch)

MARYLAND — Five businesses are opening in Maryland and one staple is diversifying its offerings. Plus, new rankings graded the state's top schools. A Marylander played guitar at a pop star's concert, and a local charity donated $500,000.

Here are our happiest headlines of the week:

New Mexican Restaurant Opens In Anne Arundel County

A new Mexican restaurant just opened in Anne Arundel County. The Annapolis eatery offers an authentic menu filled with family recipes.

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4 New Stores Opening Soon At Mall In Anne Arundel County

Four new stores will open soon at Arundel Mills mall. The Hanover retailers will sell everything from jewelry to sports apparel.

Dairy Farm Diversifies With Homemade Ice Cream, Tasty Dishes

A nine-generation dairy farm in Harford County has diversified in delicious ways in order to continue thriving in Maryland.

Find out what's happening in Annapolisfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

MD's Top School Districts: Niche Releases 2023 Rankings

These are the best school districts in Maryland. Educational platform Niche just released the rankings and gave 10 districts at least an A-.

Maryland's Best High Schools: New Rankings Released

Here are the top high schools in Maryland, according to a new ranking by Niche.

Lizzo Concert Debuts Guitarist, 19, With Ties To Howard County

A 19-year-old guitarist and former Howard Community College student performed Tuesday in D.C. with music star Lizzo.

Annapolis Charity Donates $500K To Nonprofit Housing Patients During Treatment

An Anne Arundel County charity donated $500,000 to a nonprofit that houses patients who must travel for health care.

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