MD Good News: 'American Pickers,' Restaurant Week, Bike To Work

MARYLAND — Good news stories recently included the TV show "American Pickers" is looking for barns and attics to poke through when it films in the Annapolis area; Restaurant Week will return soon in one county; routes and stops for Bike To Work Day have been announced; and where to find the newest Aldi grocery store.

Plus, a scratch-off winner plans to use his windfall for home improvements and travel; a firefighter saved the lives of three people on his way to work; the Havre de Grace Ice Festival will include 40 ice sculptures, a chili cookoff, hot toddy garden, kids games and more; how to obtain the coronavirus vaccine in Maryland; furry and feathered pets that need a home; and more in our roundup of good news stories from Maryland's Patch sites this week.

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Here are some of this week's good news headlines:

TV Show To Film Episode In Anne Arundel County: Report

The "American Pickers" TV series will film an episode in Anne Arundel County. Here's how you can apply to be part of the show.

ALDI Replacing Shoppers At North Bethesda's White Flint Plaza

After losing Shoppers Food Warehouse last year, North Bethesda's White Flint Plaza is getting a new grocery store.

$30K Winning Scratch Ticket Claimed By Ellicott City Man

A 31-year-old Howard County resident couldn't believe his luck when he won a $30,000 top prize on a Lucky Bingo scratch ticket. He plans to use the windfall for home improvements and to travel.

Off-Duty Firefighter Saves 3 From Blaze During Commute: Report

A firefighter saved three people from a burning building during his morning commute, a report said.

Havre de Grace Ice Festival To Feature 40-Plus Sculptures

The Havre de Grace Ice Festival is set for March 13 and 14; more than 40 ice sculptures will be on display downtown. A chili cook-off, outdoor hot toddy garden, ice carving demonstrations, magic shows, character meet and greets, mini unicorn, Ice Princess parade and corn hole boards made of ice will be part of the festivities.

Boyle Buick GMC Named Top Buick Dealership in Maryland

Boyle Buick GMC was named the top-selling Buick dealership in Maryland in 2020. In addition, the dealership's Mike Duray was honored as the top 2020 Buick sales consultant in the Baltimore-Washington region.

More Good News Stories:

• How To Get The Coronavirus Vaccine In Maryland
• Maryland Professor To Train At NASA Astronomy Research Facility
• Maryland Artists Form Global Band To Produce Pandemic Music
• Annapolis Eateries Hope For Strong Sales During Restaurant Week
• Parakeets Need Love Too; SPCA Seeks Home For Bird Named 'Aoki'
• Bike Doctor Crofton, Others Awarded For Volunteer Work
• Rōti Modern Mediterranean Reopens In Chevy Chase On March 2
• Early Registration For Bike To Work Day Now Open: Montgomery Co.
• Metro Will Build $225M Train Repair Facility In Prince George's
• Adorable Adoptable Pets Of The Week For Baltimore County
• Adorable Adoptable Pets Of The Week In Howard County
• Adoptable Pets Of The Week: Blue, Rosie, Molly, Alley, Pines
• 'Bike To Work Day' Promotes Green Commuting In Prince George's
• Anne Arundel Library Waives Most Late Fees, Saves Customers $361K
• Harford Announces Partnership to Bring Broadband to Rural North
• HoCo Cybersecurity Entrepreneurs Award $1M In Grants
• Perennial Restaurant To Open In Towson This Spring

• First Black Woman Promoted To Chief Officer With HoCo Fire Dept.
• Girl Power Contest: Residents Can Submit Their Work By March 31
• 27 County Writers, Poets To Be Featured At Virtual Events
• Nonprofit Supports Residents With Disabilities Through $42K Grant

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