Christmas Store Opening Soon + Spanish Restaurant Coming To Town: MD Good News

MARYLAND — Two new businesses are coming to Maryland. One is a pop-up Christmas store. The other is a Spanish restaurant launched by a local chef.

A brewery also announced some good news. The bar will host a beer fundraiser on Saturday to raise money for a volunteer fire department.

Marylanders similarly honored their Veterans this week. Tributes included an NFL pregame show, a benefit for late servicemembers and a homemade memorial.

A sensory-friendly playground opened recently. The park offers an inclusive playspace for kids of all abilities.

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Without further adieu, here are the week's brightest headlines.

Christmas Tree Shops Opening On The Avenue At White Marsh

A pop-up store specializing in holiday items is opening on The Avenue at White Marsh soon.

El Mercat Bar de Tapas Comes To Rockville Town Square This Winter

A Rockville chef is opening his first restaurant in the Town Square this winter. The food takes you on a 'vibrant Spanish culinary journey.'

Odenton Brewery Raises Money For Local Fire Department

An Anne Arundel County brewery will raise money for the Odenton fire department this weekend. Proceeds from special beer will benefit the station.

Fox NFL Sunday Hosted At Naval Academy To Honor Veterans Day

The Naval Academy welcomed an NFL pregame show to the Yard last weekend. The broadcast honored servicemembers for Veterans Day.

Annapolis Fundraiser Supports Flags For Vets, Military Nonprofits

An Annapolis masquerade and festival raised money to send flags to late Afghanistan veterans. The events also benefited military nonprofits.

Veterans Who Died In Combat Memorialized At Annapolis Home

An Annapolis resident honored late veterans with a decorative memorial outside her home. Here are some pictures of the project.

Sensory-Friendly Playground Opens At Centennial Park North

Centennial Park North's new sensory-friendly playground features expression swings, a Zero-G swing chair and a nonverbal communication board.

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