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Washington County Chamber of Commerce to Host Series of Candidate Forums Ahead of 2026 Elections
Washington County Chamber announces 2026 Election Forums to inform voters on candidate positions.
Washington County Declares September Citizens’ Emergency Preparedness Month
Washington County declares Sept. 2026 Citizens’ Emergency Preparedness Month, urging resident planning & safety measures.
News That Should Be Satire
As much as we wish these stories were satire, they’re very much real news.
Guillotine Discovered in Washington DC Sparks Slicing Questions
Capitol Police seize guillotine from California man on East Capitol Street; suspect arrested for weapon possession.
News That Should Be Satire: Alleged Maryland Police Impersonator Arrested After Attempted Traffic Stop on Actual Officer
Man arrested for impersonating police officer in Silver Spring after stopping real cop.
MD News
Chesapeake Bay ospreys see worst breeding season on record
The number of birds laying eggs has dropped 20% to 30%, a steeper decline than during the height of the DDT crisis in the 1970s and ‘80s
WV News
National Takedown Uncovers Over $245 Million in COVID-era Loan Fraud, Including Morgantown, WV Business Owners
National surge takedown recovers over $245M in COVID loan fraud; Morgantown owners implicated.
PA News
Pa. announces 2 measles deaths, bringing total to 4 in ongoing outbreak
Two more Pennsylvanians have died after becoming infected with measles, health officials said, bringing the number of deaths in the commonwealth attributed to the virus to four.
VA News
Experience Civil War History This Weekend at Fort Collier Living History Encampment
Step back in time this weekend at Fort Collier’s Civil War Living History Encampment. Experience reenactments, artifact displays, and more.
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National News
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Arrests Two Individuals for Illegally Voting
ICE arrests two for allegedly voting illegally in US elections, facing deportation.
World News
U.S. Expands Ban on Goods Tied to Forced Labor, Adding 43 Companies to Entity List
DHS adds 43 companies to UFLPA list, banning goods made with forced labor from entering U.S.
Satire and Humor
DULLES AIRPORT “MOBILE LOUNGE” REBORN AS HAGERSTOWN URBAN EXPLORATION VEHICLE (Satire)
In a bold pivot for regional tourism, local startup Hagerstown Hood Tours has officially acquired a decommissioned “People Mover” (Mobile Lounge 628) from Washington Dulles International Airport.
Mysterious “Catfish Boy” Found Along C&O Canal Remains Unidentified, Poses Unique Challenges (Satire)
Unidentified “Catfish Boy” found in C&O Canal poses challenges for identification, education, and specialized care.
Entertainment and Events
Hub City Golf Club Announces Grand Opening, Bringing Year-Round Indoor Golf to Hagerstown
New indoor golf simulator, Hub City Golf Club, opens Oct 15 in Hagerstown, MD. Offers year-round golf, virtual games, and family fun.
Lakeside Village to Host Annual Fall Craft Show in Hagerstown
Lakeside Village Fall Craft Show: Oct 17, 2026, 9 AM-3 PM, Hagerstown. Vendor info & community event.
Opinion
25 Years After 9/11, We Are Still Searching for Civility and Peace (Opinion)
25 years after 9/11 and one year after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, political violence persists. We must choose civility over division.
Community Voices: ICE Came to Frederick. The 287(g) Ban Didn’t Bring Them Here.
Frederick County Sheriff Candidate Karl Bickel shares his thoughts on the recent events in Frederick involving ICE, and the end of 287(g) partnerships in Maryland.
Lifestyle
How did it feel to be an American colonist in 1776? Probably itchy, achy and slightly nauseated
Trade the tricorn hats, bonnets and homespun shirts for flip flops, sneakers and soccer jerseys, and the intrepid revolutionaries of 1776 would have looked a lot like the people of 2026. But their sense of embodiment and experience of health was markedly different from Americans today.
New Memoir Offers Unvarnished Look at Theater Leadership, Personal Struggles
New memoir by Robbie Soto reveals untold story of leading Authentic Community Theatre, personal struggles, and artistic reinvention.
Business
Test of Time Bakery Announces Grand Opening in Downtown Hagerstown
Hagerstown Welcomes Test of Time Bakery Grand Opening August 3rd! New business offers scratch-made goods.
Hagerstown Gears Up for Inaugural “Battle of the Wings” Food Competition
Hagerstown to host “Battle of the Wings” food competition Sept 12, 2026. Vendors sought by Aug 9. Early bird tickets on sale in August.
Legal
Maryland Attorney General Joins Lawsuit to Block Federal Public Charge Rule
Maryland AG joins states suing to block Trump public charge rule impacting immigrant access to benefits.
Coalition Secures Settlement to Protect AmeriCorps Funding and Operations
Coalition secures settlement blocking Trump administration from repeating AmeriCorps cuts, protecting funding and service.
Food
Hagerstown Welcomes KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot with Grand Opening Celebration
Hagerstown’s KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot Grand Opening offers interactive dining Oct 12.
Hagerstown Gears Up for Diverse August and September Community Events
Hagerstown announces August/September events: music, markets, tours, festivals, and sports championships.
Health
Rural hospital closures would mean long drives for pregnant women seeking care
In 14 states, the closure of the closest rural hospital or its obstetric unit would force many Medicaid patients to drive an hour or more to get to another hospital that provides inpatient maternity care, according to an analysis released last month.
Luminis cybersecurity incident highlights ‘concerning’ rise in attacks on healthcare
Cyberattacks on the healthcare industry, like the one that hit an Anne Arundel County hospital last week, are becoming increasingly common and state-level policymakers should prepare for even more.
Technology
NASA Accelerates Plans for First United States Space Academy
NASA plans first US Space Academy to train future aerospace workforce, seeking state host sites.
Inside Virginia’s city halls, concerns, confusion rise with Flock surveillance protests
Residents across Virginia pressing for answers about Flock cameras tend to circle the same core concerns: who can access the data, how it may be misused, whether the system enables mass surveillance, and what it means for personal privacy.
Book Corner
New Guide Offers Creative Paths to Stress Reduction
New guide offers creative ways to transform stress and trauma through arts.
Turning Self-Care into a Local Revolution: Maryland Publisher Unveils New Guide to Personal Transformation
A Bethesda publisher’s sixth wellness guide offers 25 expert-backed tools for holistic transformation—mental, emotional, physical and beyond—for readers ready to embrace true self-care.
Paranormal
Flying Saucer or Weather Balloon? Mysterious Silvery Object Sighted Multiple Days Over Hagerstown in 1951
1951 UFO sightings over Hagerstown, MD region caused panic across the area.
Revisiting Hagerstown’s 1947 Flying Saucer Sighting, Mystery Remains Unexplained
Hagerstown 1947 UAP sighting, featuring sound description & Fairchild Aircraft proximity, remains unexplained to this day.