Instant Millionaire | McDonald's Rescued | Soccer Champs: MD Good News

MARYLAND — Although Thanksgiving week brought many families together this week, there was also more good news in Maryland for people to celebrate. Two soccer teams in one community won state titles and two Maryland residents scored substantial lottery wins. Plus it's time to get ready for the end-of-year holidays.

Scratch-Off Millionaire Has 3 Winning Tickets In 1 Night

A Maryland man won prizes on three instant tickets on his way home from work, including one that made him a millionaire, Maryland Lottery said.

$136K Jackpot Won By Construction Worker In MD Lottery Game

A construction worker from Silver Spring took home the $136,056 top prize from the Maryland Lottery's Casino Royale Slots game.

McDonalds Avoids Closure After Successful Petition

"We did it! McDonald's will be staying thanks to all of you," the owner of the petition shared in an update.

Gallery B Exhibition Of 'Four Stories' To Highlight 4 Local Artists

Bethesda's Gallery B is hosting an exhibition called "Four Stories" starting in December that will tell the stories of four local artists.

2 High School Soccer Teams Capture State Title

Two high school soccer teams captured the state title this past weekend in their respective classes.

Centennial Park North's New Sensory Trail Loop Opens To The Community

The new sensory trail loop at Centennial Park North's playground area has opened and includes music features and sensory panels.

2024 HCPSS Graduation Ceremonies Timeframe Announced

MD school district released its timeframe for when high school graduations will be held. All but one will take place at Merriweather Post Pavilion.

Best Holiday Lights

• 2023 HoCo Holiday Lights Map Released For The Season
• Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Columbia?
• Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Ellicott City?
• Where Are The Best Holiday Lights Around Bowie?
• Where Are The Best Holiday Lights Around Bel Air?
• Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Silver Spring?
• Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Rockville?
• Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Bethesda?

Holiday Happenings

• Where To See Santa In Silver Spring This Christmas Season
• Where To See Santa In Rockville This Christmas Season
• Black Santa, Mrs. Claus Greet Kids At 'Our Kind Of Christmas' In HoCo
• 37th Annual Winter Festival Of Lights Now Offers Hayrides, Horse Rides
• Holiday Display, Cirque Dreams Holidaze At MGM National Harbor

Christmas Tree Shopping Or Chopping

• Where To Cut A Christmas Tree In Columbia
• Where To Cut A Christmas Tree In Ellicott City
• Where To Cut A Christmas Tree In The Bowie Area
• Where To Cut A Christmas Tree In The Bel Air Area
• Where To Cut Or Buy A Christmas Tree In Rockville And Nearby
• Where To Cut Or Buy A Christmas Tree In Silver Spring And Nearby
• Where To Find A Christmas Tree Near Bethesda

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