Kids & Family
GOOD NEWS! Kids Open Food Pantry, Patch the Pooch Needs Home, Faith Leaders Unite + Surprise Wedding Proposal
Plus Angel Park approval, dog rescue in Bel Air, teen organizes 5K against violence, families walk to school were among week's best stories.

From local fundraisers to fall festivities planned and MoCo arts winners, here are some good news stories from Maryland’s Patch sites.
- Man Proposes to Girlfriend in Front of Thousands
- Elementary School in Columbia Opens Community Food Pantry
- Dog Named ‘Patch’ Seeks Place to Rest His Paws Near Perry Hall
- Bel Air HS Student Organizes 5K to Combat Domestic Violence
- Angel Park is Born in Perry Hall
- Dog Rescued from House Fire in Bel Air
- Faith Leaders Hold Prayer Service in Wake of Bowie Murder
- ArcLight Cinemas Wins Liquor License, Sets Nov. 7 for Opening
- Teens to Sleep in Cardboard Boxes in Columbia
- Loch Raven Village Gets ‘Pumpkinlicious’ for Halloween
- What You Need to Know About Fall Festivities in Annapolis
- Annapolis’ Eastport Yacht Club Launches Fundraiser
- Bowie Animal Lovers: Check Out Fall Festival, Pet Adoption Event
- Maryland Comptroller Recognizes Susquehanna Hose Company
- Ashburton Elementary Families Join Walk to School Movement
- Bowie Residents Can Take Part in County Coat Drive
- Chevy Chase Town Fete Taking Reservations
- Vendors Sought for South River Craft Fair
- Tickets on Sale for Tour and Taste West County
- Harry Potter Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Tickets on Sale
- $60K Available to First-Time Homebuyers in Prince George’s County
- Winners of Montgomery County Arts and Humanities Award Announced
- Education Grants Available from City of Bowie
- Skating, Costume Party and Trick-or-Treating: Bowie Halloween Events
- HdG Main Street Preps for Graw Days Festival
- Volunteers Needed: Harvest for Hungry, Annapolis by Candlelight Tour, Historic Hauntings Tours
- Career Fairs Planned This Month at 2 Schools
- County Continues Listening Sessions to Get Resident Feedback
- Principals Named for New PGCPS Internationals High Schools
- Have An Opinion on School Calendar? Share It
Photo of the happy couple courtesy of iHeartMedia and WPOC
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