1st Baby Of Year Born + Veteran Meets Service Dog: MD Good News

Annapolis MD

07 January, 2022

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MARYLAND — It's been a crazy few weeks, but there has still been plenty of good news in Maryland. Two of the brightest articles featured a New Year's Day baby and a veteran who met a service dog named after him. Residents also felt charitable this week. Two fundraisers helped the victims of the Colorado wildfire. Locals additionally brought food to drivers stranded in a snowstorm. Two other notable stories spotlighted a teenager in a TV show and a city known for its economy. Here are the week's feel-good articles: 1st Baby Of The New Year Arrives At HCGH, Given Special Name The first baby born in 2022 at Howard County General Hospital arrived shortly after 3 a.m. 98-Year-Old Veteran Meets Service Dog Named After Him A 98-year-old vet excitedly met a service dog trained to help disabled veterans that was named after him. Watch their adorable connection. Woman Raises $29K For Sister Who Lost Home In Colorado Wildfire An Anne Arundel County woman has raised $29,000 for her sister, who lost her home in a Colorado wildfire. Havre De Grace Woman Raising Money For Colorado Wildfire Victim A Havre de Grace woman recently launched a GoFundMe account for her best friend who lost her home in the Colorado wildfire. Couple, Trucker Carry 300 Packages Of Food To Stranded Motorists Stuck on I-95 for 16 hours, a Howard Co. couple asked a Baltimore bakery if they could give out the food on the truck to hungry drivers. Teen Appears On Apple TV Show About NBA Star Kevin Durant A Catonsville teen has landed a role on an Apple TV show focusing on NBA star Kevin Durant's younger years in Maryland. 'Best U.S. City For Jobs' Award Goes To Howard County Community One Howard County community has been named "best U.S. city for jobs" by WalletHub. Contribute your own content to Patch by signing up for an account and clicking the "Post on Patch" button at the top right of the site. Business MOCO Business Spotlight: Caddies on Cordell In BethesdaJunk Diggers Junk Removal: MOCO Business SpotlightSun & Moon Taiji One: Meet A MOCO Tai Chi Business Snow MD Town-By-Town Snow Totals; Ice In Weekend Weather ForecastRecent Snow Photos From Harford, Baltimore County ReadersAnne Arundel County Snow Photos: 20 Gorgeous Pictures From Jan. 3Montgomery County Snow Photos By Readers From 1st Winter Storm Community Polar Bear Plunge Returns To Sandy Point, Winter Events PlannedDollar Days At Baltimore Attractions Return In 2022Congrats! Baltimore County PD Announces Command-Level PromotionsHonor Recycling, Green Efforts Among HoCo Groups With Award Thank you for reading Patch!