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Silver Spring town house fire displaces six families

By WTOP Staff

WASHINGTON — A Silver Spring town house fire has displaced several families Tuesday afternoon. A fire broke out in the 1700 block of East-West Highway at about 11:45 a.m. The fire extended to several condos through the attic, says Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Spokesman Pete Piringer. East-West Highway in Silver Spring was closed in both directions between 16th Street and Sundale Drive because of the fire. The roads reopened after about an hour. Six families will be displaced because of the fire. There was water and smoke damage as a result of the fire. Seven fire fighters responded and there were no injuries, Piringer says.

How the ‘Juventus Way’ helped young Montgomery Co. soccer players during pandemic

By Dave Johnson
When play resumes June 20 in Italy's Serie A, Juventus will be in first place and looking to secure its 68th league championship. If you're not familiar with one of the world's most famous soccer teams, think the New York Yankees of Italian soccer. But all its glamour and success is matched with true character and commitment for the way the game is played. That's not just limited to the team in Italy, but extends to a global network of youth clubs, including the Montgomery County, Maryland-based Juventus Academy DC Metro.
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