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“Whose Live Anyway?” Improv Tour to Delight Hagerstown with Unpredictable Comedy
Hagerstown residents, get ready for a night of spontaneous laughter! “Whose Live Anyway?” brings a unique comedy experience to The Maryland Theatre, get access to tickets now.
The results are in for local elections, with one significant upset
Washington County’s close commissioner and school board races hinged on final mail-in ballot counts. What were the final results?
News That Should Be Satire
As much as we wish these stories were satire, they’re very much real news.
Baltimore Man with Warrant Goes Live on Instagram from House, Police Recognize Location and Arrest Him
Maybe going live wasn’t such a good idea when you have an active warrant? How a Baltimore man’s online activity led to federal gun charges.
US Marines Complete Removal of Explosives Embedded in Civil War Monument at Antietam
News That Should Be Satire: Apparently a monument at Antietam Battlefield has contained explosives for almost 100 years. What did the US Marines find?
MD News
The author Wes Moore: Book on ‘healing a divided nation’ set for March release
Fresh off a second thumping of Republican Dan Cox to win reelection to a second term as governor a week ago, Gov. Wes Moore (D) turned his attention this week to fixing the nation. At least that’s the thrust of the book he touted Wednesday
WV News
State officials ask WV Supreme Court for more time on school funding lawsuit, cite upcoming session
West Virginia officials are asking the state Supreme Court to wait until next spring to consider a lawsuit that alleges inadequate public school funding.
PA News
Franklin County Commissioners Highlight Rising Hunger and Homelessness
Franklin County’s rising hunger and homelessness numbers revealed – what residents need to know.
VA News
Leesburg Police Apprehend 14-Year-Old Driver Exceeding 80 MPH
Leesburg youth caught speeding over 80 MPH: Learn how officers handled the situation
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National News
Winter is coming. Can Democrats succeed in chilling soaring energy prices?
Democrats likely will find that bringing down gasoline and other energy prices as winter arrives will take more than an act or two of Congress.
World News
Massive International Takedown Dismantles Dark Web Drug Rings, Yielding Hundreds of Arrests and Millions in Seized Assets
Dark Web drug busts rock global markets, impacting illicit trade and leading to hundreds of arrests worldwide. Find out how this operation could change online drug trafficking.
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
The Cake Room Cafe Opens Downtown Hagerstown Location with Grand Celebration
Hagerstown residents can now enjoy a new downtown gathering spot with The Cake Room Cafe’s grand opening. Discover the unique 90s-inspired atmosphere and handcrafted menu offerings.
Hagerstown Welcomes New Culinary Hub with Grand Opening Celebration
Hagerstown gains a diverse culinary destination: Will this new hub change how you dine out?
Opinion
If we’re going to be accused of AI content, we might as well embrace it? (Opinion)
Our usage of AI has been intentionally limited here at Radio Free Hub City, focusing on just article formatting and proofreading. Human hands touch every article here at Radio Free Hub City. But because of these bad-faith accusations, we’re increasing our usage of AI.
In capital punishment, failure is a feature (Opinion)
In his 1975 book, “Systemantics,” John Gall hypothesizes that complex systems tend to fail, and not because of bad intentions, incompetent operators, or a few correctable defects.
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
Rider Jet Center Fosters Community Support Through Diverse Philanthropic Efforts
Hagerstown’s Rider Jet Center champions local causes. Discover which vital community programs benefit from their annual events and ongoing support.
Washington County Launches $115,000 Grant Program to Fuel Agricultural Innovation
Washington County offers $115K Ag Innovation & Equipment Grant. Apply by Oct 30th.
Legal
New Maryland Law Will Allow Tolls on Trailer License Plates Starting January 1
Towing a trailer in Maryland? New law means your trailer’s license plate could soon be tolled.
Maryland AG Joins Lawsuit Challenging Alleged Unlawful Immigration Arrests
Immigration raids spark fear in Maryland communities; AG joins lawsuit. What legal precedents are at stake?
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
Feds award $10 billion to states in second year of rural health grants
The Moore administration said the first year of funding under the program went toward expanding the pipeline for healthcare workers in rural areas, improving access to care and empowering rural Marylanders to “eat for health.”
Sixth measles-associated death in Pa. recorded in Jefferson County
Pennsylvania recorded its sixth measles death of the year as the outbreak that has sickened nearly 1,500 mostly unvaccinated people grows.
Technology
NASA Invites U.S. Students to Design Future Moon Base with $1 Million Challenge
Students: Get ready to design the future of lunar living! NASA’s $1 million challenge needs your innovative ideas for Moon Base.
Washington County Residents Experience Significant Internet Speed Boosts Without Additional Cost
Washington County internet users: Are your speeds going up for free? Discover which plans are getting a boost and the future of high-speed internet in your area.
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.
