MD Good News: Cicada Mania, Top Baby Names, 6th Largest Jackpot

MARYLAND — Good news stories recently included the first Maryland location of the Taco Bamba chain has opened; a family is having fun with the cicada emergence by turning it into a contest; six towns are named the best places to live in the state; the sixth-largest lottery jackpot in the country was claimed by a group in western Maryland; and Patch has ideas on wine trails, museums, beaches and other summer getaway destinations to visit.

Plus, a chocolatier has turned cicadas into sweet and salty treat; an iconic lighthouse has reopened for tours; the list of the most popular baby names chosen by MD parents; police fix an elderly couple's roof after scammers took advantage of them; 14 Maryland companies are named to a list of the best workplaces; 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:

Wine Trails, Museums, Beaches: Summer Getaways In Maryland

Whether you're looking to expand your wine repertoire or hike a mountain range, there's plenty of activities to enjoy in Maryland. Patch has you covered with a list of fun, unique, and family-friendly Maryland escapes.

'Cicada Mania': Chocolate-Covered Bugs The Craze In Gaithersburg

Chocolatier Sarah Dwyer has found a use for the pesky cicadas invading the DMV. She's turned them into a treat that's both sweet and salty.

Cicada Counting Unites MD Family, Teaches Beauty Of Nature

A Brandywine family turned this year's cicada swarm into a learning experience. Sarah Frank and her children are competing to see who can find the most critters.

6 Maryland Towns Among Best Places To Live In US, Report Say

Several Maryland communities are among the top 100 best places to live in the U.S., according to a recent report from Niche.

Taco Bamba To Open First Maryland Location In Rockville

Taco Bamba, a Northern Virginia chain of Mexican street food shops, opened its first Maryland location in Rockville on June 4.

6th Largest Powerball Jackpot In U.S. Claimed In Maryland

Four months after hitting the $731.1 million Powerball jackpot, the group that bought the lottery ticket in western Maryland cashed in, according to the Maryland Lottery.

Top Baby Names In Maryland For 2020

Liam and Olivia were the most popular names given to babies born in Maryland in 2020, according to recently released federal data.

14 MD Companies Among 2021’s Best Workplaces: Inc.

More than a dozen companies in Maryland have been named among the best places to work in America by Inc. magazine.

More Good News Stories:

• Iconic Lighthouse Reopens From Coronavirus Shutdown, Offers Tours
• Fortune 500: These 6 Maryland Companies Made The 2021 List
• Container Store Opens, Creates 40 Jobs At Annapolis Mall
• Fantasticks Gelato Bar Now Open In Gaithersburg
• 'Althea’s Almost Famous' Food Trailer To Park At Village Center
• UMMS Donates $4.6 Million Worth of Lifesaving COVID-19 Equipment
• Cops Fix Elderly Couple's Roof After Scammers Stole Their $33K
• Bowie Twins Turn 100, Celebrate With Drive-By Parade
• Vet, COVID-19 Survivor From Glen Burnie Wins $40K In Vax Lotto
• Girl Throws No-Hitter After School Baseball Team Goes Co-Ed: NBC
• Plans For Mission BBQ Patio In Bel Air Approved
• Prince George's Actress Featured In Kevin Hart Movie, New Series
• MPT Digital Studios Details Discovery Of Tubman’s Childhood Home

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