5 New Businesses + Accidental Baker + Hospital Grades: MD Good News

MARYLAND — One Marylander accidentally became a baker and now sells bread at farmers markets. Five new businesses are opening in the Old Line State. And local hospitals were graded for their safety.

Other uplifting news spotlighted a woman who met her rescuers and teens doing charity work. A chef and a teacher also won awards.

Here are our happiest headlines of the week:

Accidental Baker Launches Bread Stand, Shows Power Of Farmers Markets

"I accidentally became a baker," Tom Giancola said. The Annapolis man now sells some of the freshest bread at county farmers markets.

New Restaurant 'Offshore,' Concert Venue 'Encore' Open In Howard Co.

The Collective Columbia opened a restaurant and a concert venue this week.

IKEA To Open Small-Format Store In MD Dedicated To Design Advice

IKEA will be opening a new "plan and order point" in Gaithersburg this summer focused on providing interior design planning.

Capo Deli Coming Soon To Cabin John Village Shopping Center In Potomac

Capo Deli is getting closer to opening its first location in Maryland, with the buildout continuing at Cabin John Village in Potomac.

Organic Butcher Of Bethesda To Feature Free Samples At Grand Opening

The Organic Butcher of Bethesda is holding a grand opening on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for its new store on Old Georgetown Road.

New MD Hospital Safety Ratings Released: 2 Get 'D' Grade, 6 Get 'A'

Safety grades by the health care watchdog group Leapfrog for 2023 show 6 MD hospitals earned an A, while 2 got a D.

Woman Meets Rescuers Following 5-Day Fight For Her Life In Crashed Car

Penny Taylor crashed on her way to pick up dinner in 2020. She waited for 5 days in her car to be rescued. This week she met her heroes.

Bethesda Teens Collect Donations, Promote 'Circular Economy' Benefits

Two teens from Bethesda held a community donation drive on Saturday, where they spread the word about the benefits of a circular economy.

'The Local' Executive Chef Wins State Award For Culinary Expertise

The executive chef and owner of The Local in Fallston has been given the Chef of the Year Award by the Restaurant Association of Maryland.

Teacher Of Year Awarded To Anne Arundel County Educator By Washington Post

This Anne Arundel County educator won Teacher of the Year from The Washington Post. The newspaper cheered his skills-based teaching methods.

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Arts And Entertainment

• Art Showcase Highlights 66 High School Seniors' Work In Anne Arundel
• Silver Spring Stage Brings Delayed 'Pride and Prejudice' To Bethesda
• 'Next To Normal' Musical Drama Runs Thursday-Sunday At HCC
• Spring Party Planned For May 24 Benefits Community Foundation Of HoCo

Lottery

• $50K Lotto Win For Auto Dealership Owner Using License Plate Numbers
• DC Man Redeems Winning MD Lottery Ticket Sold At Silver Spring Exxon

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