MD Good News: Domino Sugar Sign, Safest Towns, Spring Break Ideas

MARYLAND — Good news stories recently included two sizable lottery winners; a Black entrepreneur and scientist won $100,000 to grow her cosmetics start-up; take a sneak peek at the new Domino Sugar sign; plenty of pets need a forever home; and 10 Maryland towns are ranked as the safest in the state.

Plus, we've got 38 spring break activities to do and see around Maryland; read about excavation of the first colonial settlement in the state; the Naval Academy's midshipmen are busy helping in teh community during the coronavirus outbreak; coffins and headstones mix with NFL Raiders gear in this unique Baltimore area house for sale; 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:

38 Spring Break 2021 Activities For MD Kids, Families

Spring break looks different this year. In some cases, Maryland students recently returned to school buildings, while many remain at home. Our list of things to do during break includes activities that can be done indoors and out or virtually.

Sneak Peek Of The New Domino Sugar Sign

We all watched as each letter came down from the iconic Domino Sugar sign that's been a part of the city's skyline for more than 70 years. Here's a first-look at their new sign before it lights up all of Baltimore.

These 10 Maryland Cities Ranked As Safest In The State

Small towns are a refuge for Marylanders worried about crime, with most of the 10 communities named the state's safest cities in 2021 having populations of less than 10,000, according to crime statistics analyzed by SafeWise.

Midshipmen Help Food Bank, Older Folks During Pandemic

Midshipmen have found ways to volunteer from a distance, even during a coronavirus outbreak at the U.S. Naval Academy. Between food collections, elder check-ins and youth development, the brigade is still active in the community.

Maryland's Earliest Colonial Settlement Found In St. Mary's

Archaeologists in Maryland have found what is believed to be the state's earliest colonial settlement, dating back to the early 1600s, The Washington Post reported.

Coffins, Hearse, Headstones Decorate $225K MD Home Of Raiders Fan

A goth look that includes coffins and mirrors on the ceiling above a bed blends with Raiders NFL gear in this Baltimore area home for sale. Take a look inside this unique home.

Black Entrepreneur, Scientist Wins $100K To Diversify Cosmetics

A Black entrepreneur and scientist won $100,000 to grow her cosmetics start-up. This will diversify the beauty industry in Prince George's County.

More Good News Stories:

• Winning Scratch Ticket Nets $71K For Catonsville Woman
• $250K Winning Scratch Ticket Claimed By Columbia Man
• 2 Cat Brothers Need Loving Home In Prince George's: SPCA
• Pup Named After Pop Star Is Life Of Party, Needs New Home: SPCA
• Adorable Adoptable Pets Of The Week For Baltimore County
• $3M Raised By United Way Of Maryland's COVID-19 Fund
• Adorable Adoptable Pets Of The Week In Howard County
• Hogan Visits Annapolis Eateries During Restaurant Week: Photos
• Columbia Leader Named National Outstanding Assistant Principal
• Adorable Adoptable Pets Of The Week For Baltimore County
• Painted Rock Initiative To Honor Howard County Volunteers
• Library's 1,000 Books Program Encourages Reading To Kids
• 2 Museums In Havre de Grace Open For 2021 Season This Weekend
• Adoptable Pets Of The Week: Bentley, Rio, Nacho, Cuddles, Chula
• MLB Opening Day: When Baltimore Orioles 2021 Season Starts

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