Hollywood Royalty + Big Fish + Don't Be Afraid + Shred: MD Good News

MARYLAND — Patch reported lots of good news in Maryland this week, including Will Smith surprising Jada Pickett-Smith in Charm City, a Maryland man catches a record-breaking barracuda, and a cancer survivor helping other patients.

Will Smith Surprises Jada Pinkett-Smith At Baltimore Book Talk

During Pinkett-Smith's appearance at Enoch Pratt Free Library, Smith praised his wife, calling their relationship "brutiful," reports said.

MD Record For Great Barracuda Set By Local Angler

An Ellicott City angler has set a state record for the great barracuda he caught near Ocean City at the Washington Canyon.

Step UP for Down Syndrome Walk, Celebration Coming To MD County

The annual Step UP for Down Syndrome Walk and Celebration will take place on Saturday, Oct. 21 at Hadley's Park in Potomac.

2023 Employee Awards Program Recognizes Honorees

Numerous Howard County employees were recognized recently after being named award winners in the 2023 Employee Awards Program.

The BIG Shred Event Oct. 28 To Help Residents Destroy Documents

Howard County residents can take important documents to The BIG Shred event Oct. 28 at three locations across the county.

'Do Not Be Afraid': Breast Cancer Survivor Helps Other Patients

An Edgewood woman's breast cancer battle led to a new job helping other patients at her former infusion center.

2023 Disability Awards Given To Individuals, Businesses, Organizations

Individuals, businesses and organizations were honored recently with 2023 Disability Awards from the Howard Co. Commission on Disabilities.

MD Bridge Rehabilitation Project Receives Award

The Stafford Road Bridge Rehabilitation project has received an award as the medium-sized project of the year.

Arson Dog Program Recertification Happening

Twenty-seven accelerant detection canines from across the country and their handlers are in Howard County undergoing recertification.

HOME Package Aims To Address Housing Affordability In HoCo

Officials introduced a new initiative called Housing Opportunities Meant for Everyone, or HOME, to address housing affordability.

Remodeled Klein's ShopRite Store In MD Reopens

Klein's ShopRite of Riverside has reopened after undergoing a remodeling. It offers a new and expanded produce area among other features.

Seasonal Fun

• Glen Echo Park's Fall Frolic To Bring Halloween Fun For Everyone
• Goodie Bags For Kids At Chevy Chase Village's Annual Halloween Party
• Free Family Movie Night Oct. 27 Hosted By Sheriff's Office
• 1st Derby In 50+ Years Coming To MD In October
• Gaithersburg Winter Lights Festival 2023 Tickets On Sale

Schools

• Joppatowne Students Receive $9K Grant To Boost FIRST Lego League Team
• 3 PGCPS Elementaries Named 'America’s Healthiest Schools'