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Clydesdales March, 2 MasterChef Jr. Stars, Ugly Sweaters: MD Good News
Holiday celebrations in Maryland include Clydesdales on parade and ugly sweater bar crawls, plus school report cards and other good news.
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MARYLAND — While holiday actives continue to grab everyone's attention, other good news in Maryland includes one county system receiving high marks on its report cards, two 10-year-olds appearing on "MasterChef Junior," and a high school activities director receiving statewide recognition.
Budweiser Clydesdales Star In MD Holiday Parade
The Budweiser Clydesdales will be appearing in a holiday parade at MGM National Harbor with the opportunity for photos afterward.
94 Percent Of MD County Schools Receive High Marks On Report Card
Ninety-four percent of Howard County schools earned three-, four- or five-star ratings on the Maryland Report Card.
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10-Year-Old From HoCo A Finalist On 'MasterChef Junior' Show
A 10-year-old from Howard County competed on Master Chef Gordon Ramsay's new holiday cooking show and made it to the final round.
10-Year-Old From Prince George's A 'MasterChef Junior' Show Finalist
A 10-year-old from Prince George's County with her own cookie business competed on Master Chef Gordon Ramsay's new holiday cooking show.
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Luxury Nail And Beauty Parlor Nailsaloon Ready To Open
Nailsaloon, known for providing non-toxic nail care in a hyper-clean environment, will be opening its new salon in Maryland.
Celebrate The Holidays At The Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl
Maryland residents are invited to slip on their most unattractive holiday sweater and embark upon the Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl.
New Coffee Shop And Bakery To Open: Report
French Press, a bakery and coffee shop, has leased the storefront in downtown Bethesda, according to a report.
Ag Land Preservation Program's New Financing Terms Help Preserve More Land
Howard County's Agricultural Land Preservation Program has updated its financing terms to encourage the preservation of additional farmland.
MD HS Athletics And Activities Manager Receives State Merit Award
A HS athletics and activities manager has received a 2024 National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association State Award of Merit.
Here's How To Support Sheriff's Office's 41st Annual Christmas Drive
There's 1 week left to donate toys, crafts, games, sports gear, etc. to the Harford County Sheriff's Office's 41st Annual Christmas Drive.
Harford County Education Board Needs Ethics Panel Volunteers
The Board of Education of Harford County needs volunteers to serve on the school system's Ethics Panel. Apply by Jan. 12.
Volunteers Needed To Serve On Policy Advisory Committees
Individuals are needed to serve on an HCPSS policy advisory committee focusing on transportation. Apply by Jan. 3 if interested.
$5.6M Bridge Rehabilitation Project Wraps Up
A $5.6 million rehabilitation of the MD 94 (Woodbine Road) bridge over I-70 in Lisbon has concluded and two-way traffic has been restored.
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