MD Good News: Hottest Restaurant, Richest County, 'Hamilton' Tour

Good news stories in the past week include best city to find a job, help for families affected by the federal government shutdown, the richest county, and upcoming Maryland tour stops for "Hamilton," Phish and Billy Joel at Camden Yards. Other news includes the hottest restaurants, three job fairs, top high school science scholars, businesses you want to see in your town, state tax refunds will not be delayed, 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:

• North Bethesda Restaurant Tops Hottest Restaurant List
• Columbia Among Best Cities To Find A Job In 2019
• ‘Hamilton’ In Baltimore: See Dates, Get Tickets
• Tax Refunds Not Delayed In Maryland This Year: Comptroller
• Meal Assistance In Howard County Schools Offered Amid Shutdown
• Government Shutdown Freebies, Deals For Federal Workers In DMV
• Help For Government Shutdown Affected Families In Anne Arundel
• Man Wins $15K Playing Army Numbers On Lotto Ticket
• 3 Job Fairs Seek To Fill Educator Positions In Baltimore County
• Silver Spring Restaurant Tops Hottest Restaurant List
• 2 Baltimore Students Named Regeneron Scholars
• Howard County Is Richest In Maryland
• How To Keep Pipes From Freezing During Maryland Cold Snap
• Billy Joel To Perform At Camden Yards
• Firefighter Who Aided Officer Caprio Graduates From Academy
• goPuff Delivery Service Expands To Baltimore
• Phish Coming To Merriweather For Summer Tour Stop
• School System To Host Public Meeting About Inclusion, Acceptance
• CIAA Moves Tournament To Baltimore
• Westminster Hosting African-American Read-In
• Mexican On The Run Food Truck Now Has Towson Headquarters
• Bethesda Choir To Perform At Gov. Larry Hogan's Inauguration
• Costco, Hobby Lobby, CAVA, Aldi: Businesses You Want In Edgewater
• Trader Joe's, Michael's, Hardware Store: Businesses Crofton Wants
• MD Weekend Events: Ice Festival, Restaurant Week, Ghostly Guides
• Trader Joe's, Cook Out, Blaze Pizza: Businesses Odenton Wants
• Bloomingdale's, Container Store: Businesses Annapolis Wants
• Ikea, Duck Donuts, Casino, Sprouts: Businesses Anne Arundel Wants
• Harford Transit Link Announces 6 New Routes
• Christmas Tree Recycling In Baltimore County To Begin
• First Hasidic Woman Judge To Speak At Women's Circle Event
• U.S.-Mexico Border Visit By County Councilman Focuses On Refugees
• Free Emergency Preparedness Training Class Held On Jan. 19
• Miniature Donkey Rescue Takes On Christmas Tree Recycling

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File photo of Bollman Bridge courtesy of Howard County government.