MD Good News: Feeding Families, Best Hospitals, Cute Zoo Baby

MARYLAND — Good news stories recently included the newest baby born at the Maryland Zoo; students help a teacher launch a group that is feeding families; nine hospitals in the state are noted for their superior care; National Harbor will have four new shops by summer; and a gas station chain will give its employees a bonus for getting the coronavirus vaccination.

Plus, a co-founder of Denizens Brewing will join the Biden Administration; an Annapolis cookbook will teach residents how to make their favorite local meals with proceeds benefiting a hunger charity; the coach of the Baltimore Ravens picked up the tab for everyone eating at a seafood restaurant; how to obtain the coronavirus vaccine in Maryland; 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:

Adorable Sitatunga Calf Born At The Maryland Zoo

The newest member of The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore has people oohing and aahing over her absolute cuteness.

Teacher Helps Feed Howard County Families During Pandemic

Wilde Lake High School Spanish teacher Erika Strauss Chavarria found herself being taught a valuable life lesson when the coronavirus pandemic swept across the nation. The educator launched Columbia Community Care and with the help of other volunteers, they've so far fed upwards of 100,000 people since last spring.

9 Maryland Hospitals Ranked Among 2021’s Best

As the coronavirus places renewed importance on access to safe, quality health care, a new ranking by Healthgrades has recognized nine hospitals in Maryland for superior performance.

MD Gas Station Gives Vaccine Bonus To Workers Who Get The Shot

A chain of Maryland gas stations will give a bonus to employees who get the coronavirus vaccine. Hint: Think potato wedges.

Ravens Coach Pays Tab For Diners At Jimmy's Famous Seafood

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh reportedly paid the tab for everyone eating in Jimmy's Famous Seafood this week.

More Good News Stories:

• How To Get The Coronavirus Vaccine In Maryland
• National Harbor Adds 4 New Shops By End Of Summer
• Excited Puppy, Cat Found In Snowstorm Need Compassionate Homes
• High-Energy Puppy, Cat Named 'Kitten' Look For Loving Owners
• Uber To Help Baltimore County With COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
• Bowie Baysox Ready To Help Vaccine Rollout If Asked: Report
• Denizens Brewing Co-Founder To Join Biden Administration
• Cookbook Teaches Annapolis Recipes, Helps Anne Arundel Charity
• Most MD Lawmakers Are Environmentalists, But 1 Falls Flat: Report
• New Fitness Boot Camp Arrives In Anne Arundel County
• Anne Arundel County Business Expands Workforce, Physical Location
• BCPS Graduation Rate Rises While Maryland's Rate Declines
• 8 Baltimore Main Street Grants Awarded From State Of Maryland
• Enoch Pratt Free Library Blog: Anti-Racist Reads To Download On Overdrive
• Economic Impact Payments Arriving In Mailboxes This Week
• Havre de Grace Among Main Street Grant Awardees From State Of MD
• Reisterstown Among Main Street Grant Awardees
• New Beer Helps Chesapeake Bay Cleanup Project
• Hogan Helps Main Street Businesses; Annapolis Continues Recovery
• 2 Crofton Teachers Named Finalists For Teacher Of The Year Award
• Glen Burnie Educators Named Teacher Of The Year Award Finalists
• Electronic Device Repair Shop Opens In Bel Air
• Banditos Sets Tentative White Marsh Opening Date: Report
• Goucher College Joins NASPA Culture Of Respect Collective
• AACC Named Best Nursing School In Maryland: Survey

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