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Kitten Rescue + Boy's New Bike + $10K Lottery Tickets: MD Good News
Two MD Lottery tickets are unclaimed. Deputies buy boy a new bike. 2 new restaurants. Ravens begin NFL season. Firefighters rescue kitten.

MARYLAND — A sheriff's deputy raised money to buy a boy his first bike, while two Maryland Lottery tickets worth $10,000 are still unclaimed. Firefighters free a kitten trapped in a vehicle's engine. Plus, there's a new train-themed museum to check out and a local artist wins a $10,000 prize.
Sheriff's Deputy Raises Money To Buy Bike For Boy
After a little boy shared with a sheriff's deputy that he'd never owned a bike, DFC Elliott raised the funds and gifted him a bike.
Baltimore Ravens Season Preview 2023: Schedule, Expectations, Game Day
The start of the 2023 regular season for the Baltimore Ravens is set to kickoff at home on Sunday, Sept. 10 against the Houston Texans.
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$10K Mega Millions Tickets Still Unclaimed: Maryland Lottery
No one has come forward to claim either of the $10,000 Mega Millions prizes from the Aug. 29 drawing, according to the Maryland Lottery.
Firefighters Rescue Pets, Residents From Burning Home
A home in Maryland caught on fire Thursday. Firefighters rescued the people and pets who lived there. The Red Cross is helping the family.
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9-11 Ceremony To Honor Residents Who Died In Terrorist Attacks
One Maryland community will commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the 9-11 attacks with a ceremony on Monday morning.
Sports Wagering License Granted To Sports & Social In North Bethesda
Former Washington players Santana Moss and Dexter Manley will celebrate partnership with FanDuel on Thursday.
Mobile App To Help Parents Keep Tabs On Kids' School Buses
One Maryland school district's bus contractors soon will share a mobile app for parents to track their kids' school buses.
Andy's Pizza Opens New Location: Reports
Andy's Pizza's new Maryland location is now open after it held a soft opening over Labor Day weekend, according to reports.
Thai Restaurant, Fitness Studio To Join Lake Community
A fitness and stretching studio and a Thai restaurant will be joining the six-acre Chevy Chase Lake community in Montgomery County.
Montgomery High School Grad Mentors New Students
Michael Thomas was recently named a Peer Orientation Person at Albright College in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Firefighters Rescue Injured Kitten From Vehicle's Engine
Maryland firefighters were able to successfully rescue an injured and frightened kitten from within a vehicle's engine.
Artist Wins $10K Best In Show Award In Trawick Prize Competition
A local artist was awarded the prestigious Best in Show prize in the 2023 Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Arts Awards.
MD County Officially Opens New Train-Themed Playground
A new train-themed playground has opened in Forest Hill at the northern end of the Ma and Pa Trail. It pays homage to the former railroad.
Community Leaders
- Mike And Jane Goss 'Volunteer Tirelessly': Patch Community Leaders
- Daughter Honors Mother's Toys For Tots Work In Montgomery County
- Baltimore Community Leader: 'This Man's Heart Is Ginormous'
- Rockville Woman Continues To Share Late Son's Message Of Love
- Columbia Leader Helps Provide Activities For Critically Ill Children
- Darrell McDavid Champions For Those Experiencing Poverty
- Nancy Tyler Provides Compassionate Care For Others' Kids
- Susan Bonura Honored For Work With Lions Club: Patch Community Leaders
- Westminster Pastor Inclusive Of Entire Community Regardless Of Faith
- Crofton Student Lobbies To End MD Diaper Tax
- Essex Leader Clifford O'Connell: 'Puts Others First'
- Severna Park Volunteer Helps The Homeless, Gold Star Memorials, More
- Volunteer David Marks Fights Over-Development, School Crowding
- Pikesville's Jill Cohen 'Is Truly Selfless' And Gives To The Community
Teacher Spotlight
- Barbara Ott Still A Great Teacher After 23 Years Of Teaching
- U.S. History Teacher Kristien Foss Leaves Legacy Before Retirin
- Second Grade Teacher Nicole Lovett Works Hard For Her Students
- Spanish Teacher Janis Kozak Leaves Impression On Students, Parents
- Special Education Teacher Lauren Bull Devoted To Students' Well-Being
- Father, 2 Daughters Dedicate Themselves To Educating Harford Co. Youth
- Baltimore Teacher: Grammy-Nominated Artist Shares 'Infectious Energy'
- Catonsville Counselor Shows Students 'How To See The Good In Humanity'
- Rockville Teacher Aims To Make World Better Place Through Teaching
- Dundalk Teacher Helps Deaf, Blind Students Thrive In The World
- Baltimore Art Teacher 'Creates Visual Miracles'
- Baltimore Teacher 'Practices A Sense Of Fairness'
- Baltimore Principal 'Motivates Her Staff, Provides Love And Support'
- 2nd Grade Teacher Holly Dillon Goes Above And Beyond For Students
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