Best Workplaces + New Car Dealership + $50M College Fundraiser: MD Good News

MARYLAND — Maryland has some of the best workplaces, according to a new ranking. In other business news, a new car dealership is opening soon. Plus, a college reached its $50 million fundraising goal nearly three years early.

Here are our happiest headlines of the week:

23 MD Companies Named Among America's Greatest Workplaces 2023

Twenty-three companies headquartered in Maryland were named to the America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 rankings released by Newsweek.

Kia Dealership Coming To Ground Floor Of Condo In Bethesda: Report

A new Kia dealership is coming to downtown Bethesda, with a showroom planned to open on Wisconsin Avenue, according to a report.

Bowie State Reaches $50M Campaign Goal Ahead Of Schedule

Leaders at Bowie State University have announced they've reached their $50M fundraising campaign goal 2.5 years ahead of schedule.

Wendy's Celebrates Remodeled Restaurant In Howard County

Wendy's just remodeled one of its restaurants in Howard County and celebrated with free food for the first customers.

P.E.A.C.E. Project In HoCo Helps Improve Health Of Moms, Babies

The newly launched P.E.A.C.E. Project in Howard County aims to help pregnant people, families and healthcare providers by providing info.

4th Round Of HoCo Higher Entrepreneurs Awarded

Five companies have received monetary prizes after winning a “shark tank” style pitch competition in Howard County’s 10-week entrepreneur accelerator program

Maryland Federation of Art Exhibit On Display At Bethesda's Gallery B

Gallery B in Bethesda is hosting a juried exhibition of work by Maryland Federation of Art members.

Bel Air Aims To Boost Urban Tree Canopy, Seeks Residents As Partners

The town of Bel Air hopes to increase its urban tree canopy and needs residents willing to have trees planted in rights-of-way near homes.

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Free Outdoor Movies

• Free Summer Movie Series On Saturdays Continues In Old Ellicott City
• Lakefront Live Movie Screenings Offer Free Flicks Through September
• Bel Air Summer Movies Nights Continue Into July, August
• Free Movies This Summer By The Potomac, At The Park In Prince George's

Scholarship Winners

• 4 Bethesda Students Win College-Sponsored Merit Scholarships
• 2 Students From Ellicott City Named National Merit Scholar Recipients
• 2 Rockville Students Win College-Sponsored Merit Scholarships
• 1 Student From Columbia Named National Merit Scholar Recipient
• Potomac Students Win College-Sponsored Merit Scholarships

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