Best Counties + Top Employers + Basketball Star: MD Good News

MARYLAND — New rankings rated the best counties and the top employers in Maryland. Other business news spotlighted three stores expanding in the Old Line State and a teen who won free Chipotle for a year. Additional feel-good stories highlighted a local basketball star who could go pro and a symphony violinist who became an airline pilot.

Here are our happiest headlines of the week:

These 10 MD Counties Are 'The Best' To Live In: New Rankings

Niche ranked the best counties to live in across Maryland, including factors like crime and public schools. See if yours is on the list.

2 MD Employers On Fortune’s 100 Best Companies List

Two MD companies made Fortune's list, which is based on a Great Place To Work survey that measures how employees feel about their workplace.

Ebere Brings Custom-Designed Apparel To Westfield Montgomery Mall

Ebere held its grand opening recently at Westfield Montgomery in Bethesda, bringing custom-designed apparel for all ages to its new store.

Baking TV Show Finalists Opening 2nd Shop At MD Marina

A bakery featured on Peacock's "Baking It" TV show is opening a second shop at a Maryland marina.

DJ Watch & Engraving Opens At Westfield Montgomery In Bethesda: Report

A new store, DJ Watch & Engraving, has opened on the second level of Westfield Montgomery Mall, according to a report.

Bowie Teen Wins TikTok Challenge, Earns Chipotle For A Year

A Bowie teenager entered a TikTok taste test contest offered by Chipotle and ended up winning, earning Chipotle every day for a year.

Basketball Star From Anne Arundel Enters NBA Draft, Projected To Go In 1st Round

This basketball star from Anne Arundel is entering the NBA Draft. The Spalding graduate and Villanova stud is a projected first-round pick.

Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Violinist Becomes Airline Pilot

An Annapolis Symphony violinist is now also an airline pilot. He's the first known concertmaster to serve as a plane's first officer.

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Schools

• Dionne Warwick Theater Unveiled At Bowie State University
• 1st Principal Of New High School Announced In Anne Arundel County
• St. John's College Celebrates Inauguration Of New Annapolis Campus President
• Student School Board Member: 3 AACPS High Schoolers Named Finalists For Seat

Awards

• Harford County Teacher Of Year Honored For Dedication To Students
• 7 HCPSS Students Take Top Honors At Young Authors’ Contest
• HCPSS Honors Staff District-Wide With 2023 Excellence Award

Community

• High Schoolers To Hold 'Circular Economy' Donation Drive In Bethesda
• Tubman Journey To Freedom Statue On Display In Montgomery County
• Student Artwork To Be Projected Onto Montgomery College Building
• Stolen Dog Safely Returned To Family: Prince George's Police

Lottery

• Silver Spring Caterer Adds $100K To Her Bank Account With Lottery Win
• $50K Powerball Win For Silver Spring Man From Maryland Lottery

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