MD Good News: Foodie Fest, Champion Speller, Free Duck Donuts

Good news stories in the past week include plans for the first Maryland Foodie Fest, new business openings include a place to gather with friends to throw axes, a Montgomery County native has made history as Yale University's first African-American student body president, LGBTQ Pride events planned for June, and where to find the best casual restaurant in the state. Plus, a Clarksville middle school students is one of eight National Spelling Bee winners, a firefighter doubles as a pro rugby team captain, the Maryland Zoo announces a $20 million renovation, Dunkin' has drink and doughnut specials for Orioles fans, and more in our roundup of good news stories from Maryland's Patch sites this week.

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Here are this week's good news headlines:

• Maryland Foodie Fest To Debut In Aberdeen
• Germantown Native Becomes Yale's First Black Student Body Prez
• 2019 Hurricane Season Safety Tips From Anne Arundel Officials
• Clarksville Middle Student Among 8 National Spelling Bee Winners
• LGBTQ Pride Events In Montgomery County Set
• Ax Throwing Company Opening In Towson
• Best Casual Restaurant In Maryland: Where To Find It
• Anne Arundel County Firefighter Doubles As Pro Rugby Team Captain
• Duck Donuts To Offer Free Doughnut In Nottingham
• Dunkin' Rolls Out Drink, Doughnut Specials For O's Fans
• The Maryland Zoo To Unveil $20M Renovation
• Brazilian Steakhouse Fogo de Chão Coming To Pike & Rose
• Maine Cottage Re-opens Storefront In Annapolis
• Barrett's On The Pike Opens In Bel Air
• Odenton Farmers Market Kicks Off June 6
• Crofton Juice Bar Helps Boost Local Residents' Health
• Walkathon Benefits SPCA of Anne Arundel County
• Severna Park Farmers Market Ushers In Summer Produce Season
• Davidsonville Farmers Market Awaits Summer Produce Season
• Authentic Indian Restaurant With Upscale Twist Now At Pike & Rose
• Anytime Fitness To Open In Millersville, Offer Self-Defense Class
• Officer Noah Leotta Memorial Blood Drive Set
• Baby Care Kit Being Offered By County Health Department
• Towson High Graduate Selected For National Youth Orchestra
• Anne Arundel County Libraries Host Events For GLBT Book Month
• Rockville's First Responders To Be Honored At Ceremony