Good News! Towson Bombing Survivor, Roadside Baby Delivery, Landmark Cafe, Boston Marathon Winner + 13-Year-Old Hero

From police officers saluted for risking their lives, to new or improved businesses, to teachers of the year, here are some good news stories from Maryland’s Patch sites.

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• Howard County Athlete Wins Wheelchair Race at Boston Marathon
• Brave 13-Year-Old Rescues Sister from Burning House
• Officers of the Year Tried to Save Toddler from Father
• Officer Delivers New Baby on Roadside Overnight
• Towson Bombing Survivor Says ‘Without a Doubt’ She’s Stronger
• Police Officer Shot at 7-Eleven Released from Hospital
• Pizzazz! Remodels Store in Havre de Grace
• Bethesda High School Leads Fundraising for Leukemia Fight
• Lutherville Patch Unites Rescue Dog with Loving Family
• Tulip Grove Educator Named Prince George’s County Teacher of Year
• Joppa View Elementary Celebrates 25 Years in Baltimore County
• Sunny Day Cafe Receives State Recognition
• Kick off Bike Month With the City of Rockville
• Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary Opens QR Code Trail
• Meadowside Nature Center Offers Art of Bird Photography Class
• Photo Gallery: The Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce Big Event
• Photo Gallery: Arts and Crafts at Croydon Creek Nature Center
• US Lacrosse Breaks Ground for National Headquarters in Sparks
• Bowie Farmers’ Market to Return in May
• Don’t Forget: Bethesda Fine Arts Festival
• Montgomery County Police Officer Receives Award
• Bowie State University Shares Photos of History Exhibit
• VisArts at Rockville Presents ‘Edge of the Forest’
• Photo Gallery: Hospice of the Chesapeake Holds Final Salute Thank You Event
• Damascus High School Educator Named MCPS Teacher of the Year
• Kit and Ace Luxury Clothing Coming to Bethesda Row
• Volunteer Opportunities in Anne Arundel County
• Seven-Hour Rescue Frees Puppy from Underground Pipe
• Bethesda Farm Market Open for Business
• Rockville Farm Market to Open for Season

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