Trooper Rescues Man Trapped Under Car + New Bakery Opening Soon: MD Good News

MARYLAND — A Maryland trooper used a tow truck to rescue a man trapped under an SUV. A new bakery is opening soon, and a remodeled boutique already reopened nearby. The community celebrated a crossing guard on her birthday, and a farmers market donated thousands of dollars to local schools. Plus, two Maryland cities were honored in new rankings.

Here are our happiest headlines of the week:

Maryland State Trooper Rescues Tow Truck Driver Trapped Under Vehicle

Trooper Jason Reid of the Maryland State Police's Rockville Barrack used the tow truck's controls to free the driver trapped under a car.

New Gluten-Free Bakery 'Opening Soon' In Bethesda: Report

An "opening soon" sign has been placed at the front of what will be a gluten-free bakery in Bethesda, Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row reported.

Sassanova Boutique In Bethesda Reopens After Completing Renovations

Sassanova of Bethesda has reopened after closing its doors in July for renovations, Robert Dyer said.

Crossing Guard Celebrates 80th Birthday Surrounded By Kids She Loves

An HCPSS crossing guard has spent 40 years protecting school kids. This week she celebrated her 80th birthday and was showered with cards.

$2,700 Donated To 16 Montgomery County Schools From Seasonal Roots

Montgomery County schools raised money with help of Seasonal Roots, an online farmers market that sources local produce and artisan goods.

Columbia Named Safest City In U.S. By WalletHub

A Maryland city has been named the safest city in America by WalletHub, while one other city also made the list.

2 MD Cities Among Nation's 100 Best For Foodies

Marylanders have plenty of great food options from crabcakes to pasta and more. Here's how 2 cities fared on WalletHub's new ranking.

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Community

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Halloween

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• Haunted Corn Maze, Terrifying Hayride, Corn Maze Adventure In Harford
• Haunted Cinema, Shoot Zombies On Hayride, Corn Mazes: Prince George's
• 'Harriet's Happiest Halloween' Showing At Harford Community College

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