Teacher On 'Wheel Of Fortune' + Ravens Honor Firefighter As Hero: MD Good News

MARYLAND — A Maryland teacher will be on the wheel of fortune. The Ravens honored a local firefighter as a hometown hero.

Also in Baltimore, researchers found the DNA for a perfect blue crab. Plus, a Maryland transplant patient won dozens of Olympic-style medals and saved lives with organ donations after she died.

A new ranking named the best elementary and middle schools in the state. Another list recognized three Maryland cities as some of the best places to live in the country. A fourth town is expecting a new restaurant soon.

Here is this week's good news.

Teacher From Prince George's County To Appear On 'Wheel Of Fortune'

Upper Marlboro resident and teacher Keisha Andrews-Veney will appear on Wheel of Fortune Wednesday during Great American Cities week.

Bel Air Firefighter Hailed As Hometown Hero At Ravens Game

The first African American firefighter in Bel Air, who has served the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company for decades, was recognized Monday.

Baltimore-Based Researchers Crack Blue Crabs' Genetic Blueprints

Billions of genetic bases were sequenced together to create the perfect DNA of the Maryland blue crab.

Transplant Patient Earned 28 Olympic-Style Medals, Saved Lives

A transplant patient from Howard County won 28 Olympic-style medals and, after passing away, saved others' lives through organ donation.

Best MD Elementary, Middle Schools Announced: U.S. News & World

The best elementary and middle schools in the state were announced this week. One county dominated the Maryland rankings.

3 MD Cities Named Some Of Best Places To Live In America

Three Maryland cities were named some of the 100 best places to live in the nation. Rankers praised their histories, beauties and economies.

Lib's Grill Opening In Bel Air

The restaurant in Bel Air reportedly plans to open in the next year.

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More Good News Stories:

Community

• Annapolis Dog Calendar For Sale, Proceeds Benefit SPCA
• Top 5 Safest City In Maryland Honor Goes To Prince George's Town
• 16 Sculptures Placed In Annapolis, Year-Long Art Display Starts
• BCPS Superintendent Receives 2021 Excellence in Education Award

Events

• Beachmont Corn Maze In Kingsville Offers 2 Miles Of Fall Fun
• Carnival At Westfield Annapolis Mall Open Until Sunday
• Fall Festival, Pumpkin Picking Hosted By Bowie Baysox Saturday
• 2nd Annual Trunk Or Treat Oct. 30 In Dundalk Hosted By Legion
• Costume Donation Drive In HdG Organized Before Trunk Or Treat

Lottery

• Abingdon Wawa Sells $103,000 Lottery Ticket
• $100K Powerball Winner From HoCo Steps Forward To Claim Prize

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