5 New Restaurants Opening + Officer Rescues Drowning Man: MD Good News

MARYLAND — Foodies can enjoy five new restaurants in Maryland. In other news, a police officer rescued a man. An Irish festival is also coming to town, and a teacher won an award.

Here are our happiest headlines of the week:

Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse To Open At National Harbor This Year

Fogo de Chao will open this winter at National Harbor in the space formerly occupied by McLoone's Pier House.

New Brunch Restaurant Opening Soon In Anne Arundel County

A new brunch restaurant is opening soon in Anne Arundel County. The Annapolis eatery will offer staples with Mexican and Italian twists.

Trippy Tacos Food Truck To Open First Restaurant In Silver Spring

Popular food truck Trippy Tacos announced plans to open its first brick-and-mortar restaurant in Silver Spring on July 8.

Burtons Grill & Bar Opens In Montgomery County

Burtons Grill & Bar opened Monday in Montgomery County with fresh Maryland crab cakes, firecracker shrimp and crab crusted haddock.

Madrid Spanish Taverna Coming To Howard County This Summer

Madrid Spanish Taverna will open a second location in Howard County. The restaurant first opened its doors in Georgia.

Police Officer Saves Drowning Man In Pasadena: Report

A police officer saved a drowning man in Anne Arundel County, authorities said. Officials called it "an extraordinary lifesaving event."

Annapolis Irish Festival Coming To Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds

An Irish festival is coming soon to the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds. The event will feature a kilt contest, ax-throwing and beer.

2022 Christa McAuliffe Outstanding Teacher Award Goes To DuVal Educator

The award honors Christa McAuliffe, the Teacher-In-Space who died aboard the space shuttle Challenger. She taught in Prince George's.

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Business

• Lidl To Celebrate Grand Opening Of First Baltimore Store July 13
• One Medical Opens New Primary Care Office In Bethesda
• Construction Begins On The Margaux In Prince George's County

Bethesda Row

• Jenni Kayne Opens 'California Lifestyle' Store On Bethesda Row
• Anine Bing, Mejuri To Open 1st DC-Area Locations At Bethesda Row
• Faherty Eyes Fall Opening For New Bethesda Row Store

Awards

• Walt Whitman High School Student Wins National History Day Award
• 19 Howard Co. Library System’s Project Literacy Graduates Celebrated
• Prestigious Award Given To Howard County's Emergency Program

Grants

• $850K Awarded To 39 Nonprofits From FY22 Local Impact Grant Program
• 18 HCPSS Educators Receive Bright Minds Foundation Grants
• Bethesda Technology Company Gets $150K In Funding From Maryland

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