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These DMV Cities Were Ranked Among Best Places To Live In America By 'Fortune' These DMV Cities Were Ranked Among Best Places To Live In America By 'Fortune'
These DMV Cities Were Ranked Among Best Places To Live In America By 'Fortune' Looking for a new place to call home? Two cities, one in Maryland and the other in northern Virginia, were ranked above the rest in terms of schools, amenities, jobs, and more, according to a report from Fortune. The report evaluated nearly 1,900 municipalities with around 20,000 residents across all 50 states, and focused on five data points: education, aging resources, general wellness, financial health, and livability. Silver Spring at No. 3 on the list was cited as Maryland's top place to live due to its public transit options, proximity to Washington D.C., wide range of businesses, a…
People Trapped On Balconies In Silver Spring High-Rise Fire People Trapped On Balconies In Silver Spring High-Rise Fire
People Trapped On Balconies In Silver Spring High-Rise Fire Six people were hospitalized including one in critical condition in an apartment fire that broke out overnight in Silver Spring, officials said. Firefighters responded to The Point at 8750 Georgia Avenue where smoke was coming from the seventh floor and people were trapped on balconies sometime around 6 a.m., Montgomery County spokesman Pete Piringer said in a series of tweets. 3rd Alarm - Georgia Avenue, fire on seventh floor, EMS assisting numerous residents, Georgia Avenue in other roads CLOSED in the area downtown Silver Spring https://t.co/NgSXnK8jbu pic.twitter.com/9f4OXz00ZZ — Pe…