Daughter Reopens Pet Supplies Store + Amazon Opens Grocery Store: MD Good News

MARYLAND — A daughter reopened her father's pet supplies store after he retired. A new Amazon grocery store and a denim outlet also opened recently in Maryland. Residents honored a child with cancer and a retiring deputy. Other cheery stories spotlighted new pickleball courts and free food at a redesigned eatery.

Here are our happiest headlines of the week:

Family-Run Westwood Pet Center Reopens With Pet-Friendly Fresh Design

The new Westwood Pet Center, designed by a local architecture firm, features an expanded store layout.

New Amazon Fresh Grocery Store Holds Grand Opening In Chevy Chase

A new Amazon Fresh grocery store in Chevy Chase is welcoming residents to celebrate its grand opening over the long holiday weekend.

New Jeans Store Opens At Arundel Mills Mall

A new jeans store opened at Arundel Mills mall. The Hanover denim outlet gave away free gift cards at its grand opening event.

Parade Cheers Up Child With Cancer In Anne Arundel County, Community Raises Nearly $50K

Swaths of cars paraded through Pasadena to cheer up a girl with cancer. The community has also raised nearly $50,000 to support the family.

After 49 Years Of Service, Harford County Deputy Retires

After spending almost half a century serving Harford County, Deputy Novak has retired.

8 Pickleball Courts To Be Built At Western Regional Park In Howard Co.

Howard County officials broke ground Tuesday at the Western Regional Park where 8 more dedicated pickleball courts will be built this fall.

Gaithersburg Wendy's To Give Away Free Food For A Year

The first 100 customers at the newly remodeled Wendy's restaurant in Gaithersburg on Oct. 14 will get a chance to win free food for a year.

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Community

• Officers Participate In Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation Badges For Baseball
• Bethesda's Trawick Prize Names 8 Finalists In Annual Art Competition
• Flip Circus To Bring Big Tent Acrobatics To Westfield Montgomery Mall

Schools

• Here Are MD's 8 Best Colleges For The 2023 School Year: Report
• 2K Backpacks Filled At Stuff The Backpack School Drive Led By Police
• Successful Pack The Patrol Car School Supply Drive Hosted By HCPD

Lottery

• $1M Scratch-Off Prize Claimed By Silver Spring Resident In MD Lottery
• First-Time MD Lottery Player Wins $50K In Glen Burnie, Will Buy House
• $60K Keno Win: MD Lottery Doubles Prize On Silver Spring Man's Bet

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