Fundraiser Helps Terps Player + New Sports Bar Opens: MD Good News

MARYLAND — A Terps basketball player found his home flooded by Tropical Depression Ida. Maryland fans raised thousands to help his family recover.

A new sports bar and a middle eastern restaurant will each open soon. Plus, a wine and food festival is coming to National Harbor. Residents also honored a late community icon.

Here is are this week's brightest headlines.

Terps Fans Help Donta Scott's Family After Philly Flood Damages Their Home

The Terrapins community has come together to help the family of Donta Scott recover from Hurricane Ida, raising nearly $60,000. GoFundMe is a Patch promotional partner.

Sports & Social Now Open In Bethesda For Fans Of Food, Athletics

Sports & Social, a bar that combines with an 'elevated food and drink experience,' is now open in North Bethesda's Pike & Rose neighborhood.

D.C. Farm Stand 'Z&Z' Opening Middle Eastern Eatery In Rockville

Z&Z, a popular DC farm stand that sells Middle Eastern street food featuring Za'atar, will open a restaurant in Montgomery County this fall.

Wine, Food Festival Comes To National Harbor This Weekend

A wine and food festival is coming to Prince George's County this weekend. Attendees can listen to live music and sip more than 100 drinks.

Memorial On Pulaski Highway Honors Stanley Vingsen Jr.

A memorial on Route 40 has sprung up to honor the "Walking Man."

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