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MD Good News: New At Zoo, Amazon Grocery, Charming Small City

Good news stories to make you smile include best brewery, 2 white rhinos at zoo, the safest state, Medieval Times reopens, MD billionaires.

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Southern white rhinos live almost exclusively in the country of South Africa, inhabiting the grassland and savannas. Two now call The Maryland Zoo home.
Southern white rhinos live almost exclusively in the country of South Africa, inhabiting the grassland and savannas. Two now call The Maryland Zoo home. (Courtesy of The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore)

MARYLAND — Good news stories recently included the arrival of two southern white rhinos at the Maryland Zoo; Amazon plans to open one of its first four grocery stores in Chevy Chase; jousting is back as Medieval Times reopens; where Maryland is ranked on a new best states list; and Orioles fans gave Trey Mancini a standing ovation for his first time back at Camden Yards since battling cancer.

Plus, a travel site names Annapolis one of the most charming small cities in the U.S.; Baltimore County Restaurant Week runs through May 2; 10 Maryland billionaires made the Forbes list for wealthiest Americans; a craft brewery is named one of the best in the country; Bethesda Film Fest entries are now streaming; 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:

Two Southern White Rhinos Arrive At Maryland Zoo

Two 4-year-old Southern white rhinoceros have landed at the African Watering Hole at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore.

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New ‘Best State’ Survey: See Where Maryland Ranks

The timeless debate of which of the 50 states is the most popular, and where Maryland ranks, continues with a recently conducted survey shedding new light on the subject.

Annapolis Named One Of Most Charming Small Cities In U.S.

TravelMag, an international tourism website, named Annapolis one of the 30 most charming cities in the United States on March 29. The publication pointed to the town's nautical and historical charm.

1 Maryland Brewery Ranks Among Best in Nation

Maryland's craft brewery scene is one of the state's best kept secrets and one company in the state has ranked among the top breweries in the nation, according to the Brewers Association.

Amazon To Open Chevy Chase Grocery Store As Expansion Continues

As Amazon prepares to expand its grocery store operation to the East Coast, Chevy Chase will be one of the first four destinations for the company to provide its unique brand of shopping to customers here.

Orioles Fans Give Trey Mancini Standing Ovation

It was a heartwarming moment when Orioles fans gave Trey Mancini a long standing ovation when he returned to Camden Yards recently. It's the first time he's played in Camden Yards since battling cancer.

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