MD Good News: Free Coffee, COVID Survivor, Ghost Kitchens Open

MARYLAND — Good news stories recently included a celebrity chef opens four ghost kitchens in Maryland; three lottery winners in the past week; Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she's going vegetarian for Lent to honor Rep. Jamie Raskin's late son, Tommy, who was a vegan; and a Bel Air woman is home after three months in the hospital for COVID-19 treatment.

Plus, a random 100 Dunkin' customers will win free coffee for a year; Goucher College receives a $1 million grant; a theatre company plans to build a 1,200-seat venue to draw cultural visitors; new businesses opening include an axe-throwing venture, a brewery and Shake Shack; President Joe Biden shared his national strategy to fight the coronavirus pandemic with Patch readers; 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:

Guy Fieri Opens Ghost Kitchens Called Flavortown

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri recently opened 100 Flavortown ghost kitchens across the country, including four locations in Maryland. The "ghost kitchen" concept means there is no in-person dining option, and the eatery is open for delivery-only.

AOC Gives Up Meat For Lent To Honor Jamie Raskin's Late Son

U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) says she's going vegetarian for Lent to honor Rep. Jamie Raskin's late son, Tommy.

Bel Air COVID-19 Patient Released After 3-Month Treatment: Report

A woman who lives in Bel Air and was diagnosed with COVID-19 in November is reportedly home after more than 90 days of hospitalization and rehabilitation.

Free Coffee For A Year Giveaway At Dunkin'

One hundred randomly selected guests between Saturday and Feb. 26 will receive free coffee coupons.

'My Plan To End The Pandemic': President Joe Biden

President Joe Biden shares his national strategy to fight COVID-19 with Patch readers.

More Good News Stories:

• Unclaimed $10K Prize Won In Abingdon: Maryland Lottery
• Perry Hall Royal Farms Sells $10K Lottery Ticket
• Towson News Stand Sells Winning Lottery Ticket
• Marylanders Could See Relief Payments By Friday, Comptroller Says
• Goucher College Awarded $1M From The Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative Fund
• Celebree School To Open In Glen Burnie This Summer
• Towson Shake Shack Plans Grand Opening
• New Theater Proposed In Annapolis; Leaders Hope To Draw Visitors
• Battery Island Brewing To Open Before End Of March 2021
• Villages At White Marsh Planned Near Perry Hall: Report
• Adventurous Axe Throwing Venue Opens In Crofton
• Baltimore County Student Earns Prestigious $25K Scholarship
• VFW Names Best Teachers, First Responders In Prince George's

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