MD Good News: Best Park, Safest State, Torch Run, Pride Month

Good news stories in the past week include the best park in the state, honoring a fallen National Guard member, a casino opens its new hotel, and a torch run for Special Olympics. Other news includes a new store at Clarksburg Outlets, four retailers coming to Mill Station, Rockville celebrates Pride Month, and more in our roundup of good news stories from Maryland's Patch sites this week.

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Here are this week's good news headlines:

• Torch Run Begins In Havre de Grace
• The Best Park In Maryland Is...
• Rockville To Celebrate Pride Month June 16
• Live! Hotel Open For Guests: Photos
• Warrior Walk Inspires Havre de Grace Students: VIDEO
• Safest States: Here's Where Maryland Ranks
• American Eagle Outfitters Opens At Clarksburg Premium Outlets
• Staff Sergeant Eddison Hermond Jr. Remembered As Hero And Friend
• Memorial Bike Ride Honors Officer Amy Caprio
• Memorial Scholarship Established For Sergeant Eddison Hermond
• Cyber Command Plans Hiring Events In Maryland
• Summer 2018 Events List, New Dining In Annapolis, Anne Arundel
• Check Maryland Beach Conditions Before You Head To The Shore
• 2 Maryland Beers Named Among Very Best In America
• How Friendly Is Maryland For Military Retirees?
• 4 Retailers Coming To Mill Station In Owings Mills
• Maryland Cities Make Best, Worst Staycations List
• Winners Named In Bethesda Painting Awards
• Towson Fourth Of July Parade To Bring Thousands Downtown
• Fourth Of July Parade In Oakland Mills Billed As 'Big'
• Independent Brewing Company Seeks To Expand Outdoor Presence
• Community Celebrates Dumbarton Middle School Renovation
• Big Scratch-Off Win Leaves Anne Arundel Player Speechless

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