Best Places To Live + 6 New Businesses + Lottery Jackpot: MD Good News

MARYLAND — Six new businesses opening in Maryland include a waterfront steak house, a BYOB boat cruise and a spay/neuter clinic. A jewelry store and two fashion boutiques round out the openings.

Plus, six towns were named some of the best places to live. A restaurateur hit a lottery jackpot, police officers were honored and an athletic director was awarded.

Here are our happiest headlines of the week:

Waterfront Steak House Opens After Much Anticipation

A new waterfront steak house just opened in Anne Arundel County. Foodies have been eager to try the upscale seafood and see the outdoor bar.

BYOB Boat Cruise Launches In April, Offers Annapolis Harbor Tours

A new tiki bar boat will debut this spring in downtown Annapolis. The BYOB vessel will leave from City Dock and cruise around the harbor.

Spay, Neuter Specialty Clinic Opens In Prince George's County

Longtime Bowie resident and veterinarian Dr. Alison Mocko has opened a spay and neuter specialty clinic in Prince George's County.

Luxury Jewelry Brand Mejuri Gets Ready To Open At Bethesda Row

Customers who shop at the new Bethesda Row location from Friday through Sunday will get a free Pearl Station Necklace when they spend $100.

Veronica Beard Boutique Coming Soon To Bethesda Row: Report

Construction has begun in a space at Bethesda Row to convert it into Veronica Beard, and a "coming soon" sign has been posted in the window.

Melashops Opening Fashion Boutique In Montgomery Mall

Melashops is moving into its new location at Westfield Montgomery Mall on April 1. The store had been at Lakeforest Mall in Gaithersburg.

6 MD Places Among Top 100 Best To Live In U.S.: Niche

A list of the best places to live in America includes six Maryland communities, while one MD town ranks among the top 5 best cities in the country.

$2M Lotto Win For Restaurateur Who Lost Business During Pandemic

A Bel Air man who lost his restaurant recently won $2 million on a scratch-off lottery ticket. He hopes to reopen his business.

Harford Officers Recognized For Attempting To Save Dying Man's Life

A Bel Air police advisor and Harford Co. sheriff's deputy have been recognized for trying to save a man's life when he had a heart attack.

HCPSS Official Named Maryland State Athletic Director Of The Year

The athletic and activities manager at Wilde Lake High School has been named a Maryland State Athletic Director of the Year.

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Schools

• 28 National Carson Scholars Named At Harford County Public Schools
• Silver Spring College Students Honored For Academic Excellence
• Almost 80 HCPSS Teachers Attain National Board Certification

Community

• Free Dog, Cat Adoptions Through April 30 From Prince George's County Animal Control
• 50th Anniversary Celebration June 12 For Howard Co. General Hospital
• Huntington Park To Undergo Several Improvements This Spring, Summer

Awards

• Rockville Little Theatre Productions Recognized With 3 WATCH Awards
• Baseball Pitcher Honored For Dominant Month At Anne Arundel Community College
• Silver Spring Stage Production Named Outstanding Play At WATCH Awards

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