Dog-Friendly Bar Opens, Child Beats Cancer, Park Rangers Save Lives: MD Good News

MARYLAND — A new dog-friendly bar and restaurant opened in Maryland. The eatery specializes in craft beer and specialty hot dogs.

A child beat cancer. He got a wholesome surprise for his fourth birthday. A pair of rangers also saved the lives of two men. They had overdosed in a park.

Other bright stories include a new barbeque joint, a local Emmy winner, an applauded town and an inspiring lottery win.

Here is this week's good news.

Dog-Friendly Bar, Restaurant Opens In Anne Arundel County

A dog-friendly bar and restaurant opened in Millersville. Its grand opening is this weekend. Adoptable pets and craft beer will be on tap.

4-Year-Old Celebrates Cancer Remission, Birthday With Amazon

A 4-year-old Howard County boy celebrated his birthday and remission from cancer with a surprise visit from Amazon employees in a van.

Park Rangers Credited For Saving Men's Lives Who Had Overdosed

Two Howard County park rangers have been recognized for their live-saving efforts after two men overdosed at a park.

Mission BBQ Sets Opening Date In Bel Air

A tentative date has reportedly been set for the new restaurant coming to the Tollgate Marketplace.

Emmy Goes To Silver Spring Film Group For 'Secrets Of The Whales'

Silver Spring-based film company Red Rock Films won an Emmy for its documentary mini-series "Secrets of the Whales."

'Best Place To Live' In Maryland Honor Goes To Ellicott City

Ellicott City is the only place in Maryland to make the top of the "best place to live" list as released by Money Magazine.

$30K Winning Lotto Ticket Helps Glen Burnie Man Save For College

A Glen Burnie man claimed a $30K winning lotto ticket that he'll use to help fund college for a 5-year-old relative in his care.

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More Good News Stories:

Events

• Anne Arundel County Fair: Music, Rides, Vendors Return This Week
• Inaugural Susquehanna Wine & Seafood Festival Is Coming To HdG
• Outdoor Movies Planned At Honeygo Park
• Bowie Baysox To Host Military Appreciation Night This Weekend
• Old Bowie To Host Festival This Weekend, Drum Up Interest In Town

Community Corner

• Annapolis Shelter Earns $20K Grant To Serve Unhoused Residents
• WWII Veteran Takes 'Dream Flight' Over Westminster
• Winter Clothing Drive Underway In Howard County
• Get Bonchon Delivered For Free By DoorDash Any Night This Week

Literature

• List Of Best Indie Bookstores In US Includes MD's Greedy Reads
• ‘Cotton Candy Clouds’ Brings Imagination To Sick Kids, Families
• Reisterstown Library Boasts Redesigned Floor Plan, New Amenities

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