New Restaurant + YouTuber's Mall Takeover + Principal's National Award: MD Good News

MARYLAND — A restaurant will soon open its first Maryland location, a YouTuber took over a mall to film a $100,000 contest and a principal won a national award.

In other education news, students earned $300,000 worth of scholarships. Plus, a library is reopening after a renovation. A record number of pet adoptions rounded out the good news.

Here are our happiest headlines of the week:

Colony Grill To Open Its First MD Restaurant In Potomac: Report

Colony Grill is preparing to open its first restaurant in Maryland at the Cabin John Village Center in Potomac, according to a report.

YouTuber Takes Over Annapolis Mall For Massive Game Of Hide-And-Seek

A YouTuber took over the Annapolis mall for a massive game of hide-and-seek. The challenge pitted kids against parents for a share of $100K.

Middle School Principal Named 2023 NASSP Advocacy Champion Of The Year

A HoCo middle school principal has been named the NASSP Advocacy Champion of the Year. She shared with Patch how she advocates for schools.

Amazon Makes Special Delivery To PGCPS Students: $280K In Scholarships

Seven Prince George's County Public Schools students were surprised Tuesday with a special delivery from Amazon - $280K in scholarships.

Student Wins $20K Scholarship For Academic Determination At Annapolis High

A student recently won a $20,000 scholarship for her academic determination at Annapolis High School. The award also includes a new laptop.

Potomac Library Celebrates Reopening After Extensive Renovations

MCPL's Potomac Library held a reopening ceremony recently. The branch had been closed since May 20 for extensive renovations.

Record Number Of Pets Adopted From Shelter, More Waiting To Go Home

The Prince George's Co. animal shelter celebrated a record number of adoptions, up 380 percent from last year; but more pets need new homes.

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Star Students

• Soccer Captain Volunteers, Studies Hard In Severna Park: Star Student
• Aspiring Journalist From Annapolis Volunteers At Homeless Shelter
• Teen Demonstrates Kindness, Service To Others: Potomac Star Student

Awards

• Principal, Teachers Of The Year Celebrated By HCPSS
• 2 AACPS Students Honored By Governor As Maryland Young Women Leaders
• Recycling, Waste Reduction Awards Recognize HoCo Entities' Green Efforts
• 29 HCPSS Elementary Schools Receive National Computer Science Award

Events

• Mother's Day Makers Market At Park Potomac To Feature Vendors, Music
• Beautiful Cherry Blossoms Can Be Viewed Around Howard County This Spring
• Long Reach Students Present Broadway Production Of Disney's 'Frozen'
• Downtown Bethesda To Host Summer Concert Series Starting In May

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