Bethesda

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were dispatched to 5225 Pooks Hill Rd in Bethesda (Promenade Towers) for a 2nd alarm high rise building fire at approximately 11:30pm Tuesday night. Approximately 90 firefighters were on the scene.

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Maryland

With vaccines preventing 4 to 5 million deaths per year worldwide, according to the WHO, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the States that Vaccinate the Most in 2024, as well as expert commentary, to identify where Americans are most protected from preventable diseases.

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Education

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced a $40.3 million, five-year grant award from the U.S. Department of Education, part of $149 million in federal funds to support initiatives focused on third-grade literacy proficiency across 23 states.

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Education

On Tuesday morning, three Title I schools in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) took part in the district’s first-ever Reading & Robes initiative, where Maryland state judges read aloud to students from culturally diverse books centered on justice and fairness.

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Takoma Park Police

The Takoma Park Police Department has announced that Officer Mark Elfadl recently participated in the 2024 Tour de Force 9/11 Memorial Bike Ride, an incredible accomplishment that raised an impressive total of $528,137. This money will benefit the families of law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line of duty.

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