Astronauts Have Maryland Ties + $1M Lottery Ticket: MD Good News

Annapolis MD

10 December, 2021

4:59 PM

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MARYLAND — One of the 10 people selected to train as NASA astronauts is a Maryland native, and two attended school in the state. This week, a Bowie man bought a $1 million lottery ticket, and a Landover woman won $50,000 in the lottery as well. Speaking of money, as of Dec. 1 Howard County has distributed $15 million in housing assistance. A program to encourage shopping local in Havre de Grace was a "rousing success," as well. Free COVID-19 tests will be available in Baltimore County this weekend, and anyone who wants to take in some festive light displays can find some of Maryland's best below. Here are those stories and more, this week's good news: Three NASA Astronaut Candidates Have Maryland Ties Of 10 people selected to train as NASA astronauts, one is from Potomac, one went to Johns Hopkins, and another went to the Naval Academy. $1M Winning Lotto Ticket Makes A Merry Christmas For Bowie Man A Bowie man has claimed his $1 million winnings thanks to a lucky scratch ticket. MD Christmas Lights 2021: Where To See Best Holiday Displays Holiday light shows are popping up around Maryland. Here's where to check them out for yourself. Gift Card Program In HdG Is 'Rousing Success,' Organizers Say A promotion to get people to spend money in downtown Havre de Grace for the holidays was so successful that it ended weeks before Christmas. $50K Scratch Ticket Winner Hugs Store Clerk After Big Discovery A 75-year-old Landover woman was stunned when the scratch ticket she bought netted $50,000, prompting her to hug the store clerk. Free COVID-19 Test Kits To Be Offered In Baltimore County Baltimore County will be giving away at-home test kits for COVID-19. Here's where and when to get one. $15M In Housing Assistance Distributed To Howard County Residents Rental assistance remains available to Howard County residents. The county has distributed $15 million in assistance as of Dec. 1. More Good News Stories: Maryland Rankings: Best AirBnb In MD Is Bayfront Mansion On East Shore: RankingBethesda, Rockville Eateries Make Eater's December Hot Spots List New Openings: Ledo Pizza To Open In Bel Air After Italian Restaurant Closes5 New Stores At Arundel Mills Include Nautica, Sun & Ski Sports Community: Bel Air Police Dispatcher Honored For ServiceWatch: Mayoral Bet Returns Ahead Of Army-Navy GameMidshipmen Unveil Special Uniforms For Army-Navy GameWinners Of Bel Air Christmas Parade 2021 AnnouncedSupport Shop With A Cop And Brighten The Holidays For Bowie Kids