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Firefighter Rescues, Adopts Kitten + New Restaurants Opening: MD Good News

A firefighter rescued and adopted a cat that was stuck in a drain. Plus, two new restaurants are opening in Maryland. Here's the good news.

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A Baltimore firefighter rescued and adopted a kitten that was stuck in a storm drain, which is pictured above. This was one of Maryland's happiest stories of the week.
A Baltimore firefighter rescued and adopted a kitten that was stuck in a storm drain, which is pictured above. This was one of Maryland's happiest stories of the week. (Baltimore Firefighters IAFF Local 734)

MARYLAND — Maryland saw plenty of good news this week. Patch's feel-good stories covered pet features, business openings, summertime fun and football achievements.

Here are the happiest headlines of the week:

Baltimore Firefighter Rescues Kitten Stuck In Storm Drain

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The firefighter now plans to adopt the kitten, according to the Baltimore Fire Department.

New Mexican Restaurant Will Open In Anne Arundel, Throw Cinco De Mayo Party

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A new Mexican restaurant is coming to Annapolis. The sophisticated eatery will throw a Cinco De Mayo-themed party to celebrate next weekend.

True Food Kitchen, Restaurant And 'Scratch' Bar, Opens In Gaithersburg

True Food Kitchen serves food with a "healthy twist" along with handcrafted cocktails. It's now open at 221 Rio Boulevard in Gaithersburg.

New Greeting Card Company Opens In Annapolis, Sends Cards Nationwide

A new greeting card company opened recently in Annapolis. The online business sells customizable cards and ships them nationwide.

Ocean City Named 1 Of 25 Best Beaches In America

Ocean City was named one of the 25 best beaches in the nation. Travel + Leisure cheered the town's boardwalk and entertainment.

Chargers Select Prince George's Native In 1st Round Of NFL Draft

Bowie native Zion Johnson was selected in the first round of the NFL draft by the Chargers.

Lions Select Prince George's Native Josh Paschal In 2022 NFL Draft

Cancer survivor and Prince George's County native Josh Paschal will head to the Detroit Lions as the 46th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

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