Protecting the Homeless Before the Blizzard; Matthews Donates to Franchot After Endorsement; Need Shoveling Help?

News, announcements and other helpful links for Monday morning

Trying to get homeless out of harm’s way before the blizzard

John Mendez, the outreach director for Bethesda Cares, tried to coax homeless individuals living in tents near Rockville Pike to head for shelter before the storm. The site was where a man died Wednesday night when his tent burst into flames. [Washington Post]

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Matthews donates to Franchot’s campaign account day after endorsement

The day after Comptroller Peter Franchot endorsed the congressional campaign of Kathleen Matthews, he got a $1,000 donation from Matthews. [Seventh State]

Info on Monday closings and snow plowing progress

See our liveblog for updates on closings and what happened over the weekend.

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The Snowcrew website is matching those who need shoveling help with those volunteering to shovel. [Snowcrew]

Montgomery Blair students headed to finals of National Science Bowl Competition

The five students won the Regional National Science Bowl Competition and will head to the national finals in April in Washington, D.C. [MCPS]

Temperatures expected to reach above freezing Monday

The high temperature of 35 degrees with partly sunny skies could help melt away snow. [National Weather Service]

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