Officer Rescues Woman + Heart Transplant Saves Man: MD Good News

Annapolis MD

14 January, 2022

10:08 AM

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MARYLAND — A Maryland police officer has saved two lives recently. Another patient got a second chance at life with an animal heart transplant. The residents who donated food to drivers stranded on snowy Interstate 95 also earned honors. Plus, one group is raising money for students by selling snow day shirts. A new business is coming to town, and two staples cooked free meals for police officers. Here are the brightest stories of the week: Maryland NRP Officer Prevents A Second Suicide In Two Months According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the officer previously rescued a woman who had jumped into a river. Maryland Man Receives Heart From Genetically Altered Pig "It was either die or do this transplant. I want to live," said David Bennett, the MD recipient of the genetically modified pig heart. Hogan Honors HoCo Couple, Bakery For Feeding Stranded Drivers A Howard County couple and a Baltimore bakery received governor's citations for helping feed stranded, hungry people during a storm. Anne Arundel County Snow Day Shirts Fundraise For Students New Anne Arundel snow day shirts honor the man who makes the phone call to cancel school. Sales will help send students to a competition. Madewell Coming To Bethesda Row In Summer 2022 The men and women's clothing outfitter Madewell, which boasts classic and timeless fashion, will open a Bethesda Row store this summer. Looney's In Bel Air Gave Free Food To Police Tuesday A pub in Bel Air announced complimentary food to honor the sacrifice of a Baltimore officer. MacGregor's Gave Free Food To Police Tuesday A restaurant in Havre de Grace treated police to lunch in honor of a fallen Baltimore officer. 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. Schools 12 PGCPS Seniors Named Posse Scholars, Receive Full ScholarshipsAll-State Dance Honors Bestowed Upon BCPS Students Business Restaurant, Craft Beverage Weeks Kicks Off On Korean American DayChildren's Toys For Sustainable Parents: Meet Mio ReggioJamaica Mi Crazy Restaurant & Carryout: A Germantown DestinationNew4You Thrift Boutique In Bethesda: MOCO Business Spotlight Community MLK Day Brings Free Park Entrance, Honorary Events To DMVName The Newest K9 To Join Bowie Police DepartmentSouth County Senior Center: Ground Broken On $2.5M Expansion Lottery $1 Million Powerball Sold At Rockville Store$100K Edgewood Powerball Winner At Large; $50K Prize ClaimedWine World Sells $50,000 Powerball Ticket Thank you for reading Patch!