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MD Good News: Best BBQ, Top Colleges, Spirit Stores, Pumpkin Patches

Good news stories in MD this week include the best colleges ranked by Forbes, the best BBQ joint in the state, and pumpkin patches near you.

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MARYLAND — Good news stories recently included a baby born on the way to the hospital who is just fine; Maryland colleges ranked by Forbes as the best in the U.S.; one Wendy's is giving away free food for a year; where to find Spirit Halloween stores near you; and the in-person Turkey Chase is back again this Thanksgiving in Bethesda after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Plus, the best BBQ joint in the state; where to find pumpkin patches this fall; how to pre-register for the monkeypox vaccine; and more in our roundup of good news stories from Maryland's Patch sites this week.

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12 Maryland Colleges Among Top 500 In U.S.: Forbes

Twelve colleges in Maryland are among this year’s top 500 schools in the nation, according to a new ranking by Forbes.

Baby Won't Wait For Hospital Delivery, Mom Gives Birth In Car

A registered nurse from Bowie and her husband were headed to the hospital to have their baby when they realized the baby wasn't interested in waiting.

MD BBQ Joint Named One of Nation's Best: Food & Wine

Food & Wine released its list of the "Best Barbecue In Every State" recently, and restaurants from 30 states made the cut, including one Maryland eatery.

Turkey Chase Returns In-Person In Bethesda For 40th Annual Race

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is bringing back its in-person Turkey Chase on Thanksgiving in Bethesda after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Special Education Teacher From Harford County Named State Finalist

Ashley Gereli, a special education teacher at Churchville Elementary School, not only was named the 2022 Harford County Public Schools Teacher of the Year this summer, but has been named one of seven outstanding teachers as finalists for the 2022-2023 Maryland Teacher of the Year.

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