New Store Opens + Wawa Expanding + BWI Bathroom Upgrade: MD Good News

MARYLAND — A stuffed animal shop and a convenience store are both expanding in Maryland. BWI Airport renovated its bathrooms. And a Howard County artist is making waves with her paintings.

In education news, 19 graduate programs were honored and a new school named its first principal. Other positive stories spotlighted a congressman who finished chemotherapy and a sailboat show in town this weekend.

Here are our happiest headlines of the week:

New Store Opens At Annapolis Mall, Offers Stuffed Animals With Charitable Twist

A new stuffed animal store opened in the Annapolis mall. Known for its charitable work, this is the business's second location in Maryland.

1,000 Wawas: See Where Chain Is Opening Next In MD

Convenience store favorite Wawa has 3 MD stores scheduled to open in spring and summer 2023 as it celebrates a milestone 1,000 locations.

BWI Airport Unveils Upgraded Restrooms In $55M Project

BWI Airport is renovating its restrooms in a $55 million project. The first set of upgraded bathrooms is open. Here's what they look like.

Howard County Artist Paints Custom Pieces, Prints Of Original Works

A HoCo artist creates custom pieces, special items and prints of original works from her home studio and sells them online and at special events.

19 Maryland Graduate Schools Make U.S. News 2023-24 Ranking

Johns Hopkins University had two of the best graduate schools in the country, said U.S. News and World Report. See the full Maryland list.

1st Principal Of New Elementary School Announced In Anne Arundel County

A new elementary school is under construction in Anne Arundel. This school leader of nearly 30 years was just named its first principal.

Rep. Jamie Raskin Ends Chemotherapy, Doctors 'Optimistic': Report

Congressman Jamie Raskin, a member of the Jan. 6 Committee who lives in Bethesda, was diagnosed with cancer in December.

Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show Returns To City Dock This Weekend

The Annapolis sailboat show returns this weekend. Guests can board vessels and attend seminars during the three-day event at City Dock.

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Arts And Entertainment

• 2023 Garden Gala Helps Support Homeless Services In Montgomery County
• Bethesda Fine Arts Festival Returns To Downtown With 100 Artists
• Gaithersburg Arts On The Green Exhibit Open At Kentlands Mansion
• Anne Arundel Student Artists Featured At Westfield Annapolis Display

Awards

• 2 Howard County Schools Newly Certified As Maryland Green Schools
• County Library Receives 1 Of 8 National Innovator Awards For Campaign
• HCPSS 1 Of 830 School Districts Nationally To Receive Music Award
• MDTA Police Supervisor Of The Year Award Given To Howard County Sgt.

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