Kristin Danley-Greiner

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MARYLAND — Food and dining tidbits this week range from the first Maryland location of Hey Tea, which held its grand opening, a famed pizzeria turns 100, and an ice cream shop closes; plus dog owners can drink and dine while their pups frolic in a fenced park at K-9 and Coffee Lounge in Glenelg. Plus, after trying to extend its run at a mall planning to redevelop, an iconic retailer is forced to close, and one Maryland location of a popular ice cream shop has shuttered.

1 week ago | patch.com | Kristin Danley-Greiner

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — Starting Monday, kids 2 to 18 can get free meals at various locations across the county. For most locations, no registration or ID is required to get a meal, and meals are required to be eaten on site, school officials noted. At Dublin Elementary School, parents or guardians of pre-registered families can pick up seven-day meal kits that include seven breakfasts and seven lunches. Click here to pre-register.

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PYLESVILLE, MD — On Friday, Harford County Health Department officials received confirmation from the Maryland Department of Health that a raccoon found in the Pylesville area tested positive for the rabies virus. Although this raccoon was found in the 5000 block of Rocks Road, it may have exposed other people and pets in the surrounding area.

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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — A military officer and his wife who are loyal Powerball players were thrilled to learn they'd won a $50,000 prize recently. “This is the first time in 30 years of playing Powerball that we have won this much,” he told Maryland lottery officials. The winner was off by one number and just missed out on the top Double Play prize. The man said he always purchases the Double Play option for an additional dollar to help increase his chances to win. “For an extra $1, why not.

1 week ago | patch.com | Kristin Danley-Greiner

COLUMBIA, MD — The Merriweather District has kicked off its 5th annual Summer Series – a three-month celebration of free, outdoor programming at Color Burst Park, which runs from June through September. AMPED in the Park, the Merriweather District’s free outdoor concert series with live music and local eats will have its second free concert on June 26 featuring Sons of Mystro.