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Washington County Public Schools Board of Education Addresses Attendance Zones, Policy Changes, and Budget
WCPS Board adjusts attendance zones, approves policy changes, and reviews budget. Public hearings set for May.
Washington County Revives “Love Historic” Initiative to Celebrate Preservation Month
Washington County relaunches “Love Historic” campaign for Historic Preservation Month, inviting photo submissions of local landmarks.
News That Should Be Satire
As much as we wish these stories were satire, they’re very much real news.
Bigfoot Spotted in WV Eastern Panhandle Outside Shampoo Manufacturing Plant
West Virginia workers report sighting of 8-foot-tall creature near industrial plant, possibly Bigfoot?
Tech Advancements Nobody Asked for: Little Caesars Invites You to Order Pizza Via Chatbot, Because Why Not?
Little Caesars now lets you order pizza via ChatGPT, nationwide. Chat your way to a Hot-N-Ready meal.
MD News
Maryland Man Sentenced to Nearly Two Years for Orchestrating Nursing Diploma and License Fraud Scheme
Maryland Man Sentenced for Fraudulent Nursing Diploma and License Scheme Exposing Patients to Harm.
WV News
Federal Sentences Handed Down for Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Distribution in West Virginia
Federal prison sentences issued for fentanyl and meth distribution in WV’s Eastern Panhandle.
PA News
Pa. Democrats push bills to limit immigration enforcement at K-12 schools
Democrats in the state House and Senate have introduced a pair of bills that would limit immigration enforcement in K-12 schools across the commonwealth.
VA News
Washington D.C. Man Convicted of Orchestrating Mail Carrier Robbery Spree Across Maryland and Virginia
Jury convicts DC man for string of armed postal carrier robberies, defrauding victims of $1M. Faces 12 years minimum.
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National News
Suspect in Washington press dinner shooting charged with attempting to assassinate Trump
The California man said by federal prosecutors to have opened fire just outside the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, where President Donald Trump was in attendance alongside Cabinet members and lawmakers, was charged Monday with attempting to assassinate the president, administration officials said.
World News
China surpasses US in research spending – the consequences extend far beyond scientific ranking and clout
China’s rapid rise in science has hit a milestone. The country’s investment in research and development has reached parity with – and by purchasing power measures has surpassed – that of the United States
Satire and Humor
Radio Free Hub City Launches “News Bites” – Finally, a Newspaper You Can Stomach
In a bold move that has media analysts choking on their morning coffee, Radio Free Hub City announced today the launch of News Bites, the world’s first fully edible newspaper.
LA Residents Mistake “No ICE” and “No Kings” Protests for Anti-Hockey Crusade (Satire)
Thousands of Angelenos took to the streets this weekend waving signs and chanting slogans some residents believed were directed at their beloved Los Angeles Kings hockey team.
Entertainment and Events
Hagerstown Gears Up for Inaugural 2nd Saturday: Art Walk Event
Hagerstown hosts free 2nd Saturday: Art Walk on May 9, 2026, featuring Cultural Trail tours, artisan vendors, and live art.
Hagerstown Gears Up for Lively Evening of Classic Cars, Live Music, and Art
Hagerstown to host free evening of classic cars, live music, and mural artist meet-and-greet on May 1, 2026.
Opinion
The ICE Facility in Williamsport is Just a Chess Game, and the Community Members are Pawns (Opinion)
The news media as well as organizations working the hardest to provide transparency around the ICE facility plans are being left in the dark by all sides.
The Price of a Paywall: Why Local News is Failing the Community (Opinion)
Radio Free Hub City challenges paywall journalism, aiming to democratize access to vital community information and rebuild public trust.
Lifestyle
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.
Crayola Introduces Innovative Tool to Uncover Individual Creative Strengths
Discover your unique creative strengths with Crayola’s new free online tool for adults.
Business
Neil Parrott Appointed to Washington County Board of Commissioners
Neil Parrott joins Washington County Board of Commissioners, bringing extensive public service, engineering, and business experience to the role.
How State Infrastructure Procurement Requirements Gave Washington County, Maryland an ICE Processing Facility instead of a Fortune 500 Company Warehouse
Washington County missed Fortune 500 deal due to slow infrastructure, now hosts legally troubled ICE facility.
Legal
Activist Shaun Porter Files Billion Dollar Lawsuit Alleging Civil Rights Violations and Defamation by County Officials
Maryland Resident Sues County Officials for Defamation and Civil Rights Violations in Public Meeting Disputes
Maryland Attorney General Joins National Effort to Uncover Hidden Prescription Drug Costs
Attorney General Brown joins 44 states urging federal rule for PBM transparency, impacting prescription drug costs.
Food
Hagerstown Set to Host “Taste of Downtown” Culinary Event Next Weekend
Hagerstown’s “Taste of Downtown” event on April 11 offers a culinary tour featuring local restaurants and diverse food samples.
Hagerstown Gears Up for a Spring Packed with Festivals, Film, and Sports
Hagerstown announces a spring schedule of festivals, film, sports, and food events from March to May 2026.
Health
Maryland could have identified fraudulent lead inspections sooner, auditors say
A legislative audit released Thursday said deficiencies in Maryland’s inspection program for lead paint in rental homes made it easier for a string of fraudulent inspections to go undetected for several years.
FDA Reports Significant Progress in Reducing Animal Testing for Drug Development
FDA achieves year 1 goals in reducing animal testing for drug development, prioritizing human-relevant science and alternative methods.
Technology
The Latest Sign Killer Robots Are Destined To Rule The Waves
U.S. defense contractors are unveiling new technologies that will bring America up to speed on a naval battlefield that has become dominated by drones and autonomous ships.
NASA Launches New Recruitment Initiative, “NASA Force,” to Attract Top Technical Talent
NASA recruits engineers and technologists via new NASA Force website for air and space missions.
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
FBI Releases Results of 1977 Investigation into Bigfoot Evidence
FBI examines Bigfoot hair sample in 1977, finds it to be deer family origin.
Alien Attack on Earth Coming November 2025? Here’s what we know…
Researchers suggest comet 3I/ATLAS could be alien technology—but astronomical data still point to a natural origin.