Ida Survivors Helped, School Awarded, Malls Blossom: MD Good News

MARYLAND — As Hurricane Ida rocked Louisiana, a Maryland chef served meals to the affected residents. First responders then saved three lost dogs when the storm reached the Old Line State.

In other news, a Harford County school won a national award. Business was also booming at a pair of malls that celebrated achievements. Plus, two employers were honored by Forbes, and a new international route started at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

Check out this week's most uplifting stories.

Chef José Andrés Supplying Food In Louisiana After Hurricane Ida

Montgomery County, MD, resident José Andrés' World Central Kitchen is on the ground in Louisiana to supply meals following Hurricane Ida.

3 Dogs Rescued In Reisterstown During Tropical Depression Ida

A special call for service in Reisterstown added some K-9s to the patrols in the Franklin Precinct.

School In Bel Air Recognized By National PTA

A school in Bel Air has been named a school of excellence by the National PTA for a two-year period.

50th Anniversary Celebrations Planned At The Mall In Columbia

A series of Saturday celebrations will recognize the 50th anniversary of The Mall in Columbia starting Sept. 4.

New Shops, Restaurants Open At Arundel Mills; More On The Way

The mall is now home to a New Orleans-style restaurant, a uniform store and a chocolatier, with more new retailers set to open this fall.

2 Annapolis Companies Named To Forbes' Best Employers List

The Anne Arundel Medical Center and Anne Arundel County Public Schools are among the top 70 places to work in Maryland, according to Forbes.

Air Senegal Will Serve BWI With Twice-Weekly Flights To Dakar

Beginning Thursday, the airline will operate flights to Blaise Diagne Airport on Thursdays and Sundays, with one stop at NYC's JFK Airport.

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More Good News Stories:

Community

• Annapolis Is Fourth Best U.S. City For Runners: Report
• Boatyard Beach Bash Returns To Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park
• Monarch Butterflies Will Fly Over MD, Educational Events Planned

Safety

• Bel Air Police Participate In 9/11 Memorial Motorcycle Ride
• Police Pace 5K, 1 Mile Fun Walk Returns To Howard County
• Harford County Celebrates Recovery Month in September
• Wellness Program Implemented By County Police Department

College Football

• Ledo Pizza Becomes ‘Official Pizza Of The Maryland Terrapins’
• Maryland Football Season Starts Saturday: See Terps Schedule
• College Football Season Starts Soon At Morgan State: See Schedule
• Navy Football Season Starts Saturday: See Midshipmen Schedule
• College Football Season Starts Soon At Towson: See Schedule

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