Local Olympians, Old Bay Rides, Chesapeake Kayaking: MD Good News

MARYLAND — Two Maryland swimmers are rolling through the Tokyo Summer Olympics. As of Friday afternoon, both athletes had each won a gold medal.

Old Bay is giving free rides on the Baltimore Water Taxi this Friday and Saturday. The promotion aims to support a citywide restaurant celebration.

Elsewhere on the water, a father-son duo kayaked the entire length of the Chesapeake Bay. The effort took two weeks and raised money for charity.

More good news stories include a record-setting catch in Ocean City and two repeat lottery winners. Here are some of this week's brightest headlines:

Ledecky Wins Gold In First 1,500 Meter Free In Olympic History

Bethesda's Katie Ledecky won the gold Tuesday night in the 1,500 meter freestyle—this is the first year women have competed in the event.

Bel Air's Gold Medal Winner Advances To Semifinals In 200 IM

Chase Kalisz swam a 1:57.38 in the 200 IM prelims, the fourth-best time overall. He won the 400 IM gold last weekend.

OLD BAY giving FREE RIDES on Baltimore Water Taxi

OLD BAY is excited to announce a partnership with Baltimore Water Taxi. This partnership, in tandem with Baltimore Restaurant Week, is in celebration of “The Great OLD BAY Crab Hunt,” an augmented reality game (think Pokémon Go) that is getting locals and non-locals out enjoying the best of Maryland.

Father, Son Kayak Chesapeake Bay To Raise Money For Hunger Relief

The Bay 200 Challenge was created by an Elkridge father and son to raise money for hunger relief. They just finished a 14-day journey.

Annapolis Angler Sets New Fishing Record With 301-Pound Swordfish

An Annapolis fisherman became the first officially recognized state record holder for swordfish on July 23.

'Lucky Lady' In Bel Air Wins $100,000 For 2nd Time This Year

A Bel Air woman won $100,000 from a scratch-off game this month, her second six-figure win from playing the lottery.

$39K Scratch Ticket Prize Is 4th Win For Catonsville Man

A Catonsville man has reaped good fortune playing the Maryland Lottery scratch-off ticket Racetrax, winning four times.

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More Good News Stories:

• Mobile Groceries Come To Prince George's, Offer Affordable Prices
• To-Go Cocktails Legal In Harford County For Two More Years
• Homeless Shelter Wins $25K Grant To Help Unhoused Residents
• HoCo Becomes 1st In State To Vaccinate 80 Percent Of Residents
• Former Teacher and Student Meet Again at Oak Crest
• Greene Turtle Returns To Waugh Chapel Towne Centre
• Three Harford County Organizations Get Funding To Fight Opioids
• Maryland Tax-Free Week Returns In August For Summer Shoppers
• Annapolis Tropical Concert Returns After Year Hiatus
• Negro League Anniversary Game Will Honor Black Baseball History
• McDonogh School Football Star Commits To Penn State
• $2M Lotto Sold At Germantown 7-Eleven: Unclaimed As Of Monday

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