MD Top News: Billionaire's Gift, Light Shows, Virus Court Fights

MARYLAND — Top news stories from Maryland Patches the past week included a new wave of restrictions as the coronavirus surged, which prompted restaurant owners to head to court to stay open; check recommendations on holiday light displays to see; one person was killed when a vehicle crashed into a crab carryout restaurant; and most Marylanders say they will get the coronavirus vaccine when it is available.

A restaurant server received a $2K tip; the season's first snowstorm caused plenty of crashes; Christmas Eve is now a holiday for state employees; a slain Capital Gazette staffer was honored posthumously for her heroism charging the shooter; share a favorite photo of your pet decked out for the holiday; and holiday food drives that need your help were also among the big stories this week.

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Here are more headlines from this week:

• MD Dining Bans Prompt Restaurant Group To Sue Jurisdictions
• Travel Restricted, Gatherings Limited In MD: Governor Hogan
• One Killed After Car Hits Crab Restaurant In Parkville: Police
• Billionaire Donates $25M To Bowie State As Part Of $4.1B Campaign
• Most In MD Will Get COVID-19 Vaccine But Skeptics Remain: Survey
• MD Christmas Lights 2020: Where To See Best Holiday Displays
• Infant Found Unrestrained In Suspected Shooter's Car: Police
• Server Gets $2,020 Tip At Annapolis Restaurant
• Man Shot, Killed In Walmart Parking Lot Near Golden Ring: Police
• 5 Health-Care Workers In Maryland Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
• Child Sex Crimes Skyrocket In MD With Kids Online More: Police
• African-American History Focus Of Bay Mapping Effort
• Christmas Eve Now MD Holiday; State Employees Get Raise: Hogan
• MD Snowfall Totals: Town By Town Measurements From Dec. 16 Storm
• Victim Of Capital Gazette Shooting Earns Honor For Her Heroism
• Judge Blocks New Restaurant Regulations, Indoor Dining Continues
• Maryland's Longest-Incarcerated Woman Prisoner Set To Be Released

Coronavirus Milestones

• Fundraiser To Help Anne Arundel Restaurant Workers Launched
• Baltimore City Closing Indoor And Outdoor Dining As COVID Spreads
• County Adds 425 New COVID-19 Cases; Total Deaths Hit 1,012
• 'StayCOVIDSafe' This Holiday Season, Warns HoCo Executive Ball
• HCPSS Delays Start Of Winter Sports Season Again
• 3 MD Counties In Red Zone: White House Coronavirus Task Force'
• Our State Is In A Dangerous Place': MD Coronavirus Expert
• MD Passes 5,000 Coronavirus Deaths, Health Department Says

Holiday Events, Lights, Photos, How To Help

• Remembrance Trees, Event Honors Those Affected By COVID-19
• Holiday Pet Pics: Send Patch Your Festive Columbia Pet Photos
• Holiday Pet Pics: Send Patch Your Festive Pet Photos
• Holiday Pet Pics: Send Patch Your Festive Catonsville Pet Photos
• Holiday Pet Pics: Send Patch Your Festive Dundalk Pet Photos
• Holiday Pet Pics: Send Patch Your Festive Crofton Pet Photos
• Holiday Pet Pics: Send Patch Your Festive Glen Burnie Pet Photos
• Perry Hall Holiday Light Competition Runs Through December
• Get A Tax Deduction In Patch Holiday Food Drive In Baltimore
• Get A Tax Deduction In Holiday Food Drive In Baltimore County
• Get A Tax Deduction In Patch Holiday Food Drive In Harford County
• Get A Tax Deduction In Patch Holiday Food Drive In Howard County
• Get A Tax Deduction In Patch Holiday Food Drive In Anne Arundel
• Get A Tax Deduction In Patch Holiday Food Drive In Montgomery Co.

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