New Pizza, Taco Restaurants Opening + Child Author Donates Profits: MD Good News

MARYLAND — Several new restaurants are opening in Maryland. A 10-year-old author is donating her profits to fight hunger, and a pregnant firefighter helped another victim after a crash. New rankings also named Maryland's best districts for school teachers and most livable cities.

Here are our happiest headlines of the week:

Aventino, AP Pizza Shop To Open In Bethesda In Early 2023: Report

A new Italian restaurant and a pizza shop are on track to open in downtown Bethesda in early 2023.

Banditos Tacos & Tequila Coming To Downtown Columbia

The popular Banditos Tacos & Tequila will be opening its doors in downtown Columbia this fall offering Mexican street food and cocktails.

New Sushi Eatery, Ale House Among 14 Businesses Opening At Annapolis Mall

Fourteen new businesses are opening at the Annapolis mall. They include a sushi eatery, an ale house and a Korean barbecue restaurant.

10-Year-Old Author From Howard County Aims To Fight Hunger Among Kids

A 10-year-old author from Howard County hopes to fight hunger with proceeds from the sale of her second book.

Pregnant MD Firefighter A 'True Public Servant' After Accident

Baltimore County firefighter Megan Warfield put aside her own safety to help others after she was involved in a serious car crash.

Best Maryland School Districts To Teach In, Average Salaries

Most school districts in MD pay their teachers $70,000 or more, according to Niche. See how districts rank for best systems to teach in.

2 Maryland Cities Among Money’s Best Places To Live

Two Maryland cities landed in the top 20 as one of the best places to live in the United States, according to Money.

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New Openings

• St. John's College Opens New Student Health Center In Annapolis
• Universal Access Pathway Opens At Haviland Mill Park Near Patuxent River
• Har-co Community Resource Center To Open In Bel Air Oct. 18

Community

• Centenarian Women Honored By Greater 202 Coalition
• Adorable Baby Photo Wins Mom $1K From Maryland Credit Union
• 2 Maryland Lottery Winners Score $10K Each In Annapolis, Linthicum
• Weitzman Museum Appoints Bethesda, Chevy Chase Residents To Board

Events

• Cuddle Calves, Decompress At Howard County Farm
• Silver Spring Stage's Latest Production Delivers Humor, Heartbreak
• Bethesda Row Arts Festival To Feature 165 Local And National Artists

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