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Rescuers Thanked + Restaurants Revamp + $10K Winners: MD Good News

Woman thanks group that saved her life. Semi-pro soccer team debuts. Cows on the "moove." 2 MD residents win $10,000. Here's the good news.

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A woman who had a seizure and went into cardiac arrest outside a fire station recently met the emergency workers who saved her life.
A woman who had a seizure and went into cardiac arrest outside a fire station recently met the emergency workers who saved her life. (Photo courtesy of the Howard County Fire and Rescue Services)

MARYLAND — Maryland saw the debut of a new semi-pro soccer team. Two Maryland Lottery players won $10,000 each, and community gardens at two schools were nourishing students. Plus, a woman thanked the emergency workers who saved her life, and a restaurant changed to a fast-casual burger concept.

Here are our happiest headlines of the week:

New Semi-Pro Soccer Team To Kick Off Inaugural Season

The Washington, D.C. area’s newest semi-professional soccer team is getting ready to kick off its pre-season games this weekend.

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Two $10K Winning Tickets For $1.58B Mega Millions Sold In Maryland

Two winning tickets worth $10K each from the $1.58B Mega Millions Tuesday drawing were sold at two Maryland locations.

Community Gardens To Teach, Nourish Elementary Students

A grant will enable students to learn and eat from community gardens at two Maryland elementary school buildings.

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Woman In Cardiac Arrest Outside Fire Station Meets Crew Who Saved Her

A woman who had a seizure and went into cardiac arrest outside a fire station recently met the emergency workers who saved her life.

Artist Sought To Paint Wall Mural At Planned Bark Social Dog Park

An artist is needed to paint a wall mural at Bark Social, which will open in the spring or summer of 2024.

Nonprofits Receive Grants To Combat Hate Crimes

Several nonprofit groups received grant awards from Maryland's $5 million Protecting Against Hate Crimes program.

Duck Duck Goose Plans New Fast-Casual Burger Concept

Duck Duck Goose is switching to a fast-casual burger concept, with plans to open the new style of restaurant in early September.

New Residential Listings Up From Last Year: HCAR Report

Home sales prices in one Maryland county continue to increase and new residential listings are up from last year in the county, according to HCAR.

Mountain Biker Rescued By Helicopter After Hitting Rock, Crashing

A mountain biker hit a rock and crashed Saturday. A trooper was lowered by helicopter 180 feet into rough terrain to help rescue the man.

Wayward Cows Moo-ving Through, Police Ask For Public's Help

Police issued a plea for the public's help after some wayward cows wandered into their jurisdiction.

Firefighter Medals At 2023 World Police & Fire Games In Canada

Firefighter Andrea Sudjapun earned a silver medal in CrossFit competition Monday at the World Police & Fire Games.

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