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From some of the country’s wealthiest cities to Thanksgiving parades and ways you can help others during the holidays, here are some good news stories from Maryland’s Patch sites.

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• Obama: Medal of Honor Recipient Summoned ‘His Very Best’
• Olympian Michael Phelps Shares About Life After DUI
• Prince George’s Officer Rescues Elderly Couple From Fire
• 911 Dispatcher Adopts Ambulance-Riding Kitten
• Prince George’s Officer Rescues Elderly Couple From Fire
• Oprah Puts Spotlight on Two Baltimore Area Businesses
• Patterson Mill Girls, Boys Soccer Win Regional Titles
• More Than 80 Vets Attend Parade of Veterans
• Dave and Buster’s Coming to Ellsworth Place
• Boston’s Restaurant Approaches Opening in Abingdon
• Perry Hall Boys Soccer Clinches Regional Title
• Annapolis Police Officer Adopts Dog He Found Tied to Tree
• Fuzzy Rides Take Whirl Around The Mall in Columbia
• Maryland Enclaves Among America’s 500 Richest Zip Codes
• Enclave at Box Hill Grand Opening is This Weekend
• Maryland’s Wine Industry is Aging Well
• Apple Specialist Opens in Bowie
• Bethesda Community Honors Veterans: Photos
• Bel Air Armory Celebrates 100 Years
• Donations Needed for Chevy Chase Thanksgiving Dinner Basket Drive
• Harford County Officials Serve Veterans Lunch
• MoCo Executive’s Ball Celebrates Arts and Humanities
• Cuts & Cocktails Raises Funds for The Arc
• Shoot Holiday Selfies at Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade
• Rockville Holds Holiday Food Drive
• Free Valet Parking in Downtown Annapolis During Holidays
• Annapolis Recreation Dedicates Truxton Skatepark: Photos
• Piney Orchard Is Collecting Toys for Tots
• Light It Up: Register for Bowie Holiday Lights Contest