MD Good News: Top Hospitals, $1M Winner, 'Coming 2 America'

MARYLAND — Good news stories recently included a $1 million lottery winner; a firefighter returned to an apartment complex after a blaze to install a little library; a Vaccine Hunters group has taken to Facebook to help people find COVID-19 shots; and a Baltimore restaurateur is in the running for world's favorite chef.

Plus, seven Maryland hospitals are listed among the best in the U.S.; Jermaine Fowler grew up in Prince George's County and the actor costars in "Coming 2 America"; the Bel Air Garden Mart is still happening this spring; the Baltimore Orioles will open the season with reduced fan capacity; 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:

Firefighter Installs Little Library At Glen Burnie Apartments

A firefighter with the Anne Arundel County Fire Department responded to an apartment fire on New Year's Day at Glen Mar Apartment Homes in Glen Burnie. The visit prompted him to pursue the idea of installing a Little Library that would house free books for the residents of the apartment complex.

$1M Prize Revealed On Catonsville Man's Scratch-Off Ticket

A Lucky 777 scratch ticket lived up to its name when a Catonsville man revealed a $1 million top prize hidden under a prize spot. The Maryland Lottery player forked over $20 for the instant ticket, which is decked out with a lucky shamrock decor.

• Bel Air Couple Wins $100,000 From Scratch-Off Ticket
• Perry Hall Gas Station Sells $10,000 Scratch-Off Ticket

Maryland Vaccine Hunters Help Residents Get COVID-19 Shots

Frustrated with the slow rollout, many residents are turning to a Facebook group for help in hunting down COVID-19 vaccine appointments. The Maryland Vaccine Hunters group has existed for just over a month but boasts more than 60,000 members.

These 7 Maryland Hospitals Are Among The Best In U.S.: Newsweek

Several Maryland hospitals were ranked among the best in America by Newsweek, with one health-care facility making the list's top 5.

'Coming 2 America' Actor Hails From Prince George's County

Jermaine Fowler grew up in Prince George's County. Now, the actor costars with Eddie Murphy in "Coming 2 America."

MD COVID Mass Vaccination Site Pre-Registration System Launches

The state has launched a platform for Maryland residents to pre-register to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at one of the state mass vaccination sites. Gov. Larry Hogan's office made the announcement Saturday.

More Good News Stories:

• Bunny Will Hop On Over To Arundel Mills This Spring To Visit Kids
• Baltimore Restaurateur In The Running For World’s Favorite Chef
• Cuddly Pooch, Kitty With FIV Need New Homes
• Kitties With Eye Conditions Need Loving Home
• Baltimore Orioles To Start Season With Reduced Capacity
• Adorable Adoptable Pets Of The Week For Baltimore County
• Adorable Adoptable Pets Of The Week In Howard County
• Theaters Reopen, Restaurants Expand Capacity In Prince George's
• New Baskin-Robbins, Dunkin' Combo Shop Opens In Jessup
• Container Store Coming To Annapolis Mall: Report
• Baltimore Church Converts Neglected Urban Forest Into ‘Peace Park’
• Celebrate Women's History Month By Visiting These 5 County Parks
• How To Get The Coronavirus Vaccine In Baltimore County
• How To Get The Coronavirus Vaccine In Havre de Grace
• Adoptable Pets Of The Week: Leo, Pablo, Naggy, Gypsy, Roman
• Free Tax Aid Being Offered To Eligible Montgomery Co. Residents
• How To Get The Coronavirus Vaccine In The Howard County Area
• HoCo RISE Awards $13.55M To Businesses Fighting Through Pandemic
• Fine Arts Coordinator At HCPSS Receives National Award
• Tidewater Grille Reopens After 3-Month Closure Amid Pandemic
• Bel Air Garden Mart Is A Go This Spring

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