Twins Compete On 'Jeopardy' + Teacher Writes Book About Resilient Students: MD Good News

MARYLAND — Maryland had plenty of good news this week, so let's dive right in!

A pair of twins will appear on separate episodes of the "Jeopardy" game show. The first sibling competed this week. The other is scheduled for next month.

In other news, a teacher wrote a book about his resilient students. Speaking of books, one hotel group is celebrating an anniversary for the history books. The business has been open for 250 years in a historic Maryland city.

Elementary school students won a stock market competition, and three new businesses are coming to town.

Here are this week's happiest headlines.

Towson Twins To Appear On 'Jeopardy'

Towson High School graduates Kristin and Ciara Donegan hope to be fast on the buzzer as they make their debut on the "Jeopardy" game show.

Teacher Pens Collection Of Books About Resilient Teen Students

A Howard County author and Baltimore teacher has written a collection of stories highlighting the tough and compassionate students he's taught.

Historic Inns Of Annapolis Celebrates 250th Anniversary With Deals

This year is the 250th anniversary of the Historic Inns of Annapolis. The downtown hospitality group will celebrate with deals and events.

HoCo Whizzes Win Fall Regional Stock Market Game Competition

A team of elementary students from Howard County has won the Fall Stock Market Game Maryland Central Region Elementary School Championship.

Blackwall Hitch To Open In Howard County's Merriweather District

The coastal-inspired seafood restaurant Blackwall Hitch will open in the Merriweather District this fall.

ALDI Brings New Grocery Store To Prince George's County

ALDI will be opening a new grocery store in Prince George's County Feb. 24. The store will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Jersey Mike's Subs To Open In Edgewater's Village at Lee Airpark

A new sub shop will open this week in Edgewater's Village at Lee Airpark. The eatery's grand opening will fundraise for Special Olympics.

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Community

• Fry Guy Cuisine Offers American Food With Southern And Soul Twist
• MiRé Yoga Offers Online And Live Classes: MOCO Business Spotlight
• New Mural Coming To Arundel Center In Downtown Annapolis

Schools

• MD School Counselor Of The Year Honor Goes To Catonsville High
• Owings Mills Elementary Program Honored With Statewide STEM Award
• Harford County 2022 'Teacher Of The Year' Finalists Announced
• School Counselor, Psychologist With HCPSS Win Top Honor
• MOCO Huntington Learning Center Offers More Than School Tutoring

Lottery

• Author Had Premonition He Would Win $20K On Scratch-Off Ticket
• Gaithersburg Couple Wins $31K In Racetrax Game At Safeway
• 3 Lottery Winners Score $110K Combined In Anne Arundel County
• $129K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Havre de Grace

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