Officer Rescues Another Woman + Animal Heart Transplant Saves Man: MD Good News

MARYLAND — A Maryland police officer has saved two lives recently. Another patient got a second chance at life with an animal heart transplant.

The residents who donated food to drivers stranded on snowy Interstate 95 also earned honors. Plus, one group is raising money for students by selling snow day shirts.

A new business is coming to town, and two staples cooked free meals for police officers.

Here are the brightest stories of the week:

Maryland NRP Officer Prevents A Second Suicide In Two Months

According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the officer previously rescued a woman who had jumped into a river.

Maryland Man Receives Heart From Genetically Altered Pig

"It was either die or do this transplant. I want to live," said David Bennett, the MD recipient of the genetically modified pig heart.

Hogan Honors HoCo Couple, Bakery For Feeding Stranded Drivers

A Howard County couple and a Baltimore bakery received governor's citations for helping feed stranded, hungry people during a storm.

Anne Arundel County Snow Day Shirts Fundraise For Students

New Anne Arundel snow day shirts honor the man who makes the phone call to cancel school. Sales will help send students to a competition.

Madewell Coming To Bethesda Row In Summer 2022

The men and women's clothing outfitter Madewell, which boasts classic and timeless fashion, will open a Bethesda Row store this summer.

Looney's In Bel Air Gave Free Food To Police Tuesday

A pub in Bel Air announced complimentary food to honor the sacrifice of a Baltimore officer.

MacGregor's Gave Free Food To Police Tuesday

A restaurant in Havre de Grace treated police to lunch in honor of a fallen Baltimore officer.

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Schools

• 12 PGCPS Seniors Named Posse Scholars, Receive Full Scholarships
• All-State Dance Honors Bestowed Upon BCPS Students

Business

• Restaurant, Craft Beverage Weeks Kicks Off On Korean American Day
• Children's Toys For Sustainable Parents: Meet Mio Reggio
• Jamaica Mi Crazy Restaurant & Carryout: A Germantown Destination
• New4You Thrift Boutique In Bethesda: MOCO Business Spotlight

Community

• MLK Day Brings Free Park Entrance, Honorary Events To DMV
• Name The Newest K9 To Join Bowie Police Department
• South County Senior Center: Ground Broken On $2.5M Expansion

Lottery

• $1 Million Powerball Sold At Rockville Store
• $100K Edgewood Powerball Winner At Large; $50K Prize Claimed
• Wine World Sells $50,000 Powerball Ticket

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