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GOOD NEWS!: Lawyers Save Thanksgiving, Holiday Festivities, Helping Orphans + Free Parking
Plus, ways to volunteer, emergency responders honored, military brass serve soldiers, and Turkey Bowl winner were among week's best news.

From United Way helping local families to shopping local promotions and Christmas plans, here are some good news stories from Maryland’s Patch sites.
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- Law Firm Saves Community Thanksgiving
- United Way of Central Maryland Provides Columbia Families with Thanksgiving
- From Lights on the Bay to Oyster Feed: Holiday Festivities in Annapolis Region
- Christmas Tree Sales in Abingdon to Benefit Orphan Children
- Military Leaders Serve Over 500 Thanksgiving Meals
- Anne Arundel County Disability Issues Commission Earns Legacy Award
- Three Bowie Employees Honored for Emergency Response Efforts
- Six Towson Residents Named Citizens of the Year
- Applications Open for Anne Arundel County Board of Education Vacancies
- $10.6 Million Renovation Begins on Major Prince George’s County Highway
- Get Fit for Free on Small Business Saturday in Silver Spring
- Shop Small Campaign Begins in Silver Spring
- Mortgage Program Gives Homebuyers Rate Reduction in Prince George’s County
- Free Parking for Downtown Annapolis Shoppers, Visitors
- How to Stay Healthy Over the Holidays: Nutritionists Weigh In
- Keep Personal Information Safe with NBC4 Allstate Shred Session
- Volunteer Opportunities in Annapolis and Nearby
- Vote for the Best Gingerbread House at the 15th Annual Show
- ICYMI: Bethesda’s Winter Wonderland Set for Dec. 6
- Midnight Madness in Ellicott City Kicks Off Holiday Season
- Eclectic Treasure in State’s Capital is a Community Affair
- Bowie Holiday House Decorating Contest
- Forest Hill Man Wins Turkey Bowl in Japan
- Electronic Devices Recycling Event in Prince George’s County
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