Seasonal & Holidays
Charities Thrive During Holidays + Synagogue Celebrates 100 Years: MD Good News
Maryland charities are thriving during the holidays. A local synagogue is also celebrating its 100th anniversary. Here's the good news.
MARYLAND — Marylanders are in a giving spirit this holiday season. A Thanksgiving turkey drive donated 1,5o0 meals, a cookbook is supporting a local charity and students are buying gifts for community members in need.
In other good news, one synagogue is celebrating its 100th anniversary this weekend. Patch is also looking for the state's best Christmas lights.
Plus, one community college was ranked among the best in the nation.
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Here are this week's brightest stories:
Free Turkeys Gobbled Up At Stuff-a-Truck Meal Distribution Event
An estimated 1,500 vehicles drove through the annual Stuff-a-Truck holiday meal distribution event held at the FedEx Field parking lots.
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Latest Edition Of Annapolis Cookbook Supports Feed Anne Arundel
A new Annapolis cookbook is raising money for a Maryland charity. The book teaches local recipes and fights hunger in Anne Arundel County.
Naval Academy Giving Tree Will Collect Gifts For MD Children
Midshipmen will buy gifts for Annapolis-area children this holiday season. This is part of the Naval Academy's Giving Tree campaign.
Beth Tfiloh To Celebrate 100 Years On First Day Of Chanukah
A community celebration of the synagogue in Pikesville will feature a Jewish all-male a cappella group and fireworks.
Maryland Christmas Lights: Help Us Map Best 2021 Holiday Displays
Where are the best places to see holiday lights in Maryland? Tell us, so we can put them in our 2021 holiday light show guide!
AACC Ranked Among Top Community Colleges, Will Seek Aspen Prize
AACC was ranked among the nation's top community colleges. The school now seeks the title of America's best two-year institution.
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