$50K Powerball Win + Best MD Pizzerias + Iron Chef: MD Good News

MARYLAND — Iron Chef Jose Garces plans first of five Maryland restaurants. A man wins $50,000 on Powerball tickets months after drawing. Maryland restaurant week arrives and a New York restaurant chain plots local opening. Plus, one park adds eight pickle ball courts and an Ice House has an open house.

$50K Winning Powerball Ticket Celebrated By Maryland Man

A Maryland resident has won $50,000 on a Powerball ticket that forgot to check until weeks later.

23 MD Pizzerias Make New Ranking For Best In Region

These Maryland restaurants have been named among the top pizzerias in the U.S., according to a new ranking.

Iron Chef Jose Garces To Bring Baja-Inspired Restaurant To MD

Iron Chef Jose Garces and local restauranteurs Zong Chen and Alexis Chen team up to bring Buena Onda franchise to Rockville's Pike Center.

MD Restaurant Week 2023: List Of Participants, Dates

Maryland Restaurant Week will run Sept. 15-24 with businesses from across the state offering dining specials. See the full list of venues.

Dig Restaurant Chain To Open 1st Maryland Location

Dig, a New York City-based restaurant chain that serves food in a bowl format, is planning to open a new location in Maryland.

8 New Pickleball Courts Unveiled At Western Regional Park

Officials introduced 8 new pickleball courts at Western Regional Park, which mark the largest set of pickleball courts in one Maryland county.

New Inclusive Playground Opens At Warfield's Pond Park

Warfield's Pond Park now features an inclusive playground that includes swings and two merry-go-rounds, along with resurfaced walkways.

Figure Skating, Ice Hockey Clinics At Ice Arena Open House

Montgomery Parks is holding an open house at the Wheaton Ice Arena on Sept. 17, where visitors will get a chance to try out ice sports.

Lawyer Appointed To Montgomery County Circuit Court

Gov. Wes Moore appointed attorney Jennifer Sue Hollander Fairfax to serve as a judge in the Montgomery County Circuit Court.

Feed The Green Bin Program Expands Reach To More MD Homes

The Feed the Green Bin program will expand into more Maryland homes. Officials cut the ribbon on a new Organics Receiving Building Tuesday.

Students Receive Free Backpacks Courtesy Of American Legion

American Legion Post 55, along with business and community partners, donated numerous backpacks and school supplies to students in one Maryland school district.

Rare Green Comet Is Hurtling Toward Earth: How To See Nishimura In MD

Skygazers in Maryland still have a few days to see a newly discovered green comet before it disappears for 400 years.

Patch/T-Mobile Teacher Spotlight

• Brenna Talbard Recognized As Outstanding Teacher In Bel Air
• Teacher Amanda Girardi Applauded For Dedication To Mental Health
• Social Studies Teacher Robert Rinehart Celebrated By Former Student
• Preschool Special Education Teacher Saluted For Her Work With Kids
• Church Missionary, Reading Specialist Jennifer Edwards Recognized
• Bel Air Social Studies Teacher Ali Gillis Celebrated For Kindness
• Language Arts Teacher Colleen Diven Compels Students To Try Hard
• Crofton Principal: 'Works Tirelessly For Her Students'
• Parkville Teacher: 'Loves His Job And Students'

Schools

• 42 Silver Spring Students Named 2024 National Merit Semifinalists
• 48 Rockville Students Named 2024 National Merit Semifinalists
• 43 Bethesda Area Seniors Named 2024 National Merit Semifinalists
• 24 Potomac Seniors Named 2024 National Merit Semifinalists
• Students Will Have New Start Times To Help With Bus Delays
• Last 3 Bus Routes Restored For HCPSS Students: Superintendent
• More Suspended Bus Routes Restored For Howard County Students