Singer On ‘The Voice’ Advances + 3 New Businesses Open: MD Good News

MARYLAND — A Maryland singer advanced to the semifinals of "The Voice." New businesses in the Old Line State include a restaurant, a veterinarian clinic and a Christmas pop-up shop. Other stories spotlighted Thanksgiving donations and lottery victories.

Here are our happiest headlines of the week:

MD Singer On 'The Voice' Advances To Semifinals, Impresses With Powerful Cover

An Anne Arundel County teen singer advanced to the semifinals of "The Voice." She will compete again next week for a chance at the finals.

Honeygrow Opens In Bel Air Plaza With Healthy, Creative Dishes

The fast-casual restaurant honeygrow has opened in Bel Air with a menu full of simple, creative, wholesome dishes and signature desserts.

Bond Vet Opens New Clinic At Bethesda Row

Bond Vet has opened a new clinic at Bethesda Row, where new pet patients will be offered a full examination for $25.

Christmas Pop-Up Shop Opens In Annapolis With New Approach To Retail

A Christmas pop-up shop just opened in Annapolis. The business is changing the retail scene with a temporary store made for a short sprint.

2nd Grader Treats Howard County Firefighters To Thanksgiving Dinner

A second-grader kickstarted a fundraiser to give Thanksgiving dinners to Howard County firefighters who were working on the holiday.

500 Turkeys, Groceries Given Away By Durant Family Foundation

Kevin Durant grew up in Prince George's County. His family foundation donated 500 turkeys and groceries to people in the community.

$100K Lottery Win Will Help Anne Arundel County Man Retire

A $100,000 lottery win will help an Anne Arundel County grocery store worker retire. The man plans to keep his top prize a secret.

Silver Spring Couple Scratches Their Way To $100K Prize In MD Lottery

A winning $100,000 Extreme Cash scratch-off ticket gave a Silver Spring couple money to put toward a new house.

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Holiday Festivities

• Holidays At The Harbor Features Ice Sculptures, Movies, Tree Lighting
• Lighted Boat Parade In Fell's Point + Winter Birding At Sandy Point
• Hanukkah Celebrations Across Howard County Start Dec. 18
• Magical Holiday Display At MGM National Harbor's Conservatory
• Annual Merriweather District Holiday Market Opens Friday
• The Annapolis Holiday Market Comes To Annapolis City Dock In December

Community

• 'Tackle The Tartar' Fundraiser To Help Pets At Humane Society
• Operation Warm: Free Coats For Kids Starts Saturday In Prince George's
• Neighbors Celebrate Glen Echo Park With Holiday Fundraising Contest

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