MD Good News: Holiday Pet Pics, Teacher Serenaded, Best Holiday Lights

MARYLAND — Good news stories recently included readers sharing their photos of beloved pets, many of them dressed up for the holiday; more than 100 alumni from now-closed Robert E. Peary High School serenaded their former English and drama teacher with Christmas carols; see the amazing holiday light displays at homes across Maryland; star student athletes who shine off the field; and more in our roundup of good news stories from Maryland's Patch sites this week.

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Here are some of this week's good news headlines:

MD Holiday Lights 2022: Where To See Dazzling Displays

Patch has rounded up a collection of reader-submitted residential holiday light displays across Maryland for you to visit. These displays range from simple and peaceful to crazy ones to rival Clark W. Griswold.

2022 Holiday Pet Gallery: Silver Spring Readers Share Favorite Pets

Celebrating the holidays is about getting together with the ones you live. That includes sharing some time with your favorite furry friend. Patch asked its readers in Silver Spring and beyond to submit photos of their pets enjoying some special time with their human friends.

2022 Holiday Pet Gallery: Rockville Readers Share Beloved Pet Photos

Patch asked its readers in Rockville and beyond to submit photos of their pets enjoying some special time with their human friends. Check out some of the photos we received for the 2022 Holiday Pet Gallery.

Retired Teacher With Cancer Serenaded By Former Students

More than 100 alumni from Rockville's now-closed Robert E. Peary High School serenaded their former English and drama teacher with Christmas carols outside his Germantown home on Saturday. Vincent Gibbs, now 82, is currently battling cancer.

Also Worth a Look Today

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• Indian Restaurant Coming To Downtown Bethesda: Report
• Aberdeen Woman Named A Local Hero: Here’s Why
• Fallston Star Student Athlete Shines On, Off Volleyball Court
• Star Student Athlete: Laurel's Jason Shines On, Off The Field
• Nominations Accepted For The 2023 Friends of Education Award In HoCo
• GoFundMe Launched For Daughter Of DMV Musical Artist Killed In MD
• Star Student Athlete: Prince George's Aiden Shines On, Off The Field

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