K-9 Body Armor + Nonstop Flights To Vegas + New Shelter: MD Good News

MARYLAND — Tired of all the "doom and gloom" stories that come across your TV screen when you turn on the news or pull up a news site on your computer? We get it. It can be pretty depressing.

That's why every week Patch makes a point to highlight the good news happening throughout Maryland.

Here are more than a dozen stories from the past week that highlight the positive things taking place in and around your neighborhood:

New Animal Shelter Opening In Anne Arundel County

Rise Above Animal Rescue & Sanctuary will celebrate the grand opening of its new facility Saturday, Aug. 20 at 8541 Ft. Smallwood Rd. in Pasadena from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Annapolis Town Center To Host 'Little Bosses Festival' Aug. 14

The festival features a selected array of local, kid entrepreneurs chosen to highlight and promote their own startup businesses.

Selfie Museum 'The Spotlight' Opens At Mall In Columbia

A selfie museum called The Spotlight has opened at the Mall in Columbia. According to the owners, The Spotlight is the first chain of selfie museums in Maryland.

Broadneck High Graduate Wins Dunkin' DMV Regional Scholarship

Clementine McLemore, who was eligible as a graduating Broadneck High School senior, was one of the 40 scholarship recipients. McLemore will use the scholarship to attend University of Washington as part of the class of 2026.

Maryland Lottery: $100K Scratch-Off, Three $50K Prizes Are Top Wins

Players across Maryland won more than $28.5 million during the week ending Aug. 7, according to lottery officials.

Light House Food Program In Annapolis Receives Meal Grant

The Light House was recently awarded a $8,250 Nourishing Neighbors Summer Meals Grant from the Safeway Foundation to help connect individuals facing food insecurity with proper nutrition.

Tipton Airport In Anne Arundel County To Receive $900K For Upgrades

U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen John Sarbanes and Dutch Ruppersberger recently announced $900,000 in federal funding to improve access to Tipton Airport in Anne Arundel County.

Frontier Announces Nonstop Service Between BWI Marshall And Las Vegas

Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines launched new daily nonstop service from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Baltimore (BWI), Buffalo (BUF), Hartford (BDL) and Kansas City (MCI) on Tuesday. To celebrate, America's Greenest Airline is offering fares as low as $89.*

Holiday Workshop, Photo Shoot Planned At Kentlands Mansion

Register now for upcoming holiday workshops and photo shoots at the 19th century estate Kentlands Mansion. Learn how to make customized wooden serving trays and kid-friendly candy charcuterie boards for Halloween.

5 Achievement Awards Given To Howard County General Hospital

Howard County General Hospital has received five American Heart Association achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.

Back To School Bash Aug. 20 At Bowie Gym

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the city of Bowie will host its Back to School Bash Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bowie Gym, 4100 Northview Drive.

$200K Grant Money Given To Howard County Nonprofits

The Community Foundation of Howard County, which raises, manages and distributes funds to support Howard County nonprofits, has awarded a total of $200,000 in community grants this year to 45 nonprofit organizations throughout Howard County.

Back To School Kickoff Aug. 27 For Montgomery County Public Schools

Kick off the 2022–2023 school year from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 27 at Westfield Wheaton. Learn about the school system's programs and services, as well as resources from government agencies and community partners.

'Yoga On The Green' Offered Aug. 27 At Belair Mansion Lawn In Bowie

Residents are invited to attend a free one-hour yoga session Aug. 27 starting at 10 a.m. The second Yoga on the Green will offer stretching, wellness and socialization at the Belair Mansion, 12207 Tulip Grove Drive.

Anne Arundel County Sheriff’s K-9 Receives Body Armor Donation

Sheriff Jim Fredericks announces that Anne Arundel County Sheriff's Office K9 Siren has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Siren's vest is sponsored by Ruth Ciaramella of Glen Rock, NJ and embroidered with "In memory of Midnight, Jeepers & Marley."