2 Sporty Businesses Opening + Soda Tabs Fundraise For Sick Children: MD Good News

MARYLAND — Two sporty businesses are opening in Maryland. Patch spotlighted the owner of the state's newest boxing gym. The other establishment is a popular clothing retailer.

Residents are also collecting soda tabs to fundraise for children who are seriously ill. In other good news, a message in a bottle traveled from the Old Line State to Europe and sparked new friendships.

Several Marylanders won major lottery prizes, and a few tornado-damaged businesses earned recovery grants. Plus, a school worker found a creative way to encourage reading.

Here are this week's most uplifting stories:

Jabz Boxing Opens In Bel Air

A new fitness studio is open at the Bel Air Town Center.

Nike Clearance Store To Open On The Avenue At White Marsh

A new store will be opening on The Avenue at White Marsh near the former A.C. Moore store.

Havre de Grace Residents Collecting Soda Tabs For A Good Cause

Two Havre de Grace residents are collecting soda tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Here's how you can help.

Message In Bottle Travels 3,200 Miles, Helps Boy Cope With Loss

A young Maryland boy hadn't thought much about the bottle he and his friend tossed in the ocean until it turned up 3 years later in Ireland.

MD Lottery Player Wins $1M On Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Severn

A $1 million winning lotto ticket was sold in Severn. That Maryland Lottery player was one of 25 to take home a major prize last week.

Annapolis Tornado Grants Awarded To 3 Rebuilding Businesses

Three tornado-damaged businesses won recovery grants in Anne Arundel. This is the latest round of relief for the Annapolis establishments.

StoryWalk Inspires HCPSS Students To Read More

A StoryWalk set up at an HCPSS elementary building has inspired students to read more.

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Business

• Free Pilot Grocery Shuttle Service To Operate Out of Dundalk
• Bel Air Farmers' Market Sets Opening Date For 2022
• Anne Arundel Small Businesses Eligible For Company Growth Course

Community

• Black History Month: Stories, Discussion, 'Soul,' And More
• HCPSS Student Board Member to Represent Maryland In DC
• $200K Grant Money Available To Community, Civic Groups

Sports

• Baysox, Orioles Unveil 2022 Minor League Coaching Staffs
• 🌱 Navy Football Commit + Free Anne Arundel Mask Distribution
• 🌱 Maryland State House To Get Facelift + Navy Gymnast Wins Award

Lottery

• $100K Scratch Ticket Win Stuns Dundalk Mom
• $50K Winning Lotto Ticket Claimed By Prince George's County Man
• $50K Unclaimed Lotto Ticket Bought In Prince George's County

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