MD Good News: New SUV For Mom, Baby Saved, 'Caddyshack' Yacht

MARYLAND — Good news stories recently included an NBA rookie standout from Maryland surprised his mother and grandmother with new Range Rovers for Mother's Day; Topgolf plans to open a driving range and restaurant in Baltimore; customs officers and medics saved a baby in distress at BWI Airport; the yacht used in the classic comedy "Caddyshack" is based in Stevensville and can be rented by the night; and the Baltimore Ravens have released their 2021 season schedule.

Plus, celebrity chef Jose Andres has opened a new restaurant serving comfort food at the former Jaleo location; Food & Wine magazine has named two restaurants that serve up the best pizza; BJ's Wholesale is offering signing bonuses as it works to hire more than 150 MD workers; animals available who need forever homes; 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:

MD NBA Rookie Gifts Mom And Grandma New Cars

Immanuel Quickley, the Have de Grace-native and standout NBA rookie, celebrated earlier this week when his New York Knicks clinched the franchise's first playoff berth since 2013. Then he gave his mother and grandmother Range Rovers for Mother's Day.

Baby Saved At BWI Thanks To Customs Officers, Medics: Officials

Customs officers and medics saved an unresponsive baby Wednesday at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, an incident report said.

'Caddyshack' Yacht Available To Rent On Kent Island

The yacht seen in "Caddyshack" is available to rent in Stevensville. Guests can reserve a night on the boat, which appeared in the 1980 golf comedy.

Here's The Best Pizza In MD: Food & Wine Magazine

If you're looking for pizza, Maryland has plenty of places to satisfy that craving. A new list of the "Best Pizza in Every State" from Food & Wine gave shout-outs to two eateries in Maryland

Topgolf Coming To Baltimore

Topgolf Entertainment group announced Thursday that it plans to break ground this spring on a new 65,000-square-foot driving range/restaurant facility/event space in Baltimore.

Ravens Will Open First Ever 17-Game Schedule In Vegas

The NFL released its 2021 schedule on Wednesday, and the Baltimore Ravens have the second most difficult slate based on their opponents' 2020 winning percentage of .563. Only the Pittsburgh Steelers (.574) have a tougher schedule. This will be the NFL's first 17-game schedule after the NFL owners approved the change at the annual League Meeting in March.

Chef José Andrés' Spanish Diner Opens At Bethesda Row

Celebrity chef José Andrés has opened a new restaurant at Bethesda Row in the space where his former eatery, Jaleo, was located. Spanish Diner — an all-day breakfast and Spanish homestyle cooking joint — opened at 7271 Woodmont Ave. on Thursday.

More Good News Stories:

• Gaithersburg's Farmers Markets Kick Off 2021 Summer Season
• Hero Saves Toddler Thrown From Truck Into Assawoman Bay: Police
• New Clothing Store Opens In Downtown Annapolis
• 100-Year-Old Dentzel Carousel Reopens At Glen Echo Park
• Capt'n Jim McMahan Jr. Honored By Harford County
• Bowie Restaurant Celebrates 15 Years Of Memories, Music
• Bethesda Student Wins 2021 Congressional Art Competition
• Lifeguard, Pool Staffer Earn Heroism Awards For Saving Swimmer
• 'Fresh Food Thursday' Offers Produce To Seniors in Glen Burnie
• Farmers Market Fun Has Begun In Catonsville On Sunday, Wednesday
• Adorable Adoptable Pets Of The Week In Howard County
• Vet Saves Cat Who Needed Eye Removed: SPCA
• Puppy Recovers From Hip Injury, Seeks Loving Owners: SPCA
• Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Announced In Annapolis
• BJs Will Add 150+ Jobs In MD, Offer Signing Bonuses
• Local Celebrities Join Vaccine-A-Thon In Prince George's

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