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1027<p>In 2025, Bethesda Today was recognized for its work in 2024 with <a href="https://bethesdamagazine.com/2025/05/09/mddc-press-association-awards/"><strong>11 awards</strong></a> from the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association, including <strong>News Organization of the Year</strong> in our division. From pre-election coverage and education reporting to breaking news and arts journalism, our team was honored for work that reflects the breadth and depth of issues that matter to Montgomery County.</p>
1028<p>Writers have received recognition for their stories published in <em>Bethesda Magazine</em> over the years, including awards from the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.asja.org/what-we-do/awards/2025-writing-award-winners/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">
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