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Maryland Theatre Announces Spooky Drag Show and Spiritual Medium Event
Maryland Theatre announces Scream Queens Drag Show & Mediumship Event this fall. Tickets on sale July 24.
Washington County Residents Invited to Shape Local Digital Content Through New Survey
Shape Washington County’s digital media: Take the WCAC survey on content preferences by Aug 16, 2026.
News That Should Be Satire
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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.
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?
MD News
Open Meetings Act Complaint Filed Against Boonsboro Town Council Over Flock Camera Contract Discussion
Boonsboro Town Council accused of violating Open Meetings Act over camera system contract approval.
WV News
Martinsburg Allocates Opioid Settlement Funds to Secure Shelter Operations Through Year-End
Martinsburg provides emergency opioid settlement funds to keep Bethany House open for women & children through 2026.
PA News
Gov. Shapiro signs $50.8 billion compromise budget, despite some opposition in both parties
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a package of bills into law enacting a $50.8 billion state budget for the next year. The spending plan was approved by the state House and Senate earlier Sunday afternoon with only a handful of opposing votes.
VA News
Virginia cannabis budget language triggers legal confusion, political fallout
Virginia’s decision to revive legal cannabis sales through the state budget instead of standalone legislation has triggered several days of confusion over the commonwealth’s marijuana laws.
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Radio Free Hub City Launches Enhanced Community Surveillance Report Amidst Growing Digital Oversight
RFHC launches improved community surveillance report. Public data shows expanded surveillance of the public in Hagerstown, Boonsboro, Washington County.
World News
Largest Regional Cyber Exercise Enhances European and U.S. Cyber Defense Capabilities
National Guard & Adriatic partners hone cyber defense in largest regional exercise.
Satire and Humor
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.
‘Catfish Boy’ Amphibious Juvenile Discovered in C&O Canal, Placed in Child Protective Services Custody (Satire)
Amphibious juvenile found in C&O Canal, Washington County. Placed in CPS custody, origin under investigation.
Entertainment and Events
Frederick Invites Residents to National Night Out for Community and Safety Celebration
Frederick Police host National Night Out Aug 4 at city parks. Free family event fosters community and safety partnerships.
Washington County to Host Free Emergency Preparedness Expo in October
Washington County hosts a free Emergency Preparedness Expo on Oct 10, 2026. Learn safety skills, meet responders, enjoy family activities.
Opinion
Boonsboro Police Department’s Flock Camera Response is Canned Corporate Propaganda (Opinion)
Flock cameras raise privacy concerns despite police “Myth vs. Fact” claims, analysis reveals.
Local Voices: Supreme Court’s Data Center Ruling Proves Maryland’s Petition Process Is Broken by Design
Maryland Supreme Court denies data center referendum vote in Frederick County, highlighting flawed petition laws.
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
Historic Fort Ritchie Celebrates Centennial with Time Capsule Burial Amidst Revitalization
Historic Fort Ritchie celebrates 100 years with a time capsule burial amid revitalization efforts, featuring new businesses and homes.
Midar Cigars Celebrates Grand Opening in Hagerstown, Offering Elevated Leisure Experience
Midar Cigars opens new Hagerstown location June 5th, offering luxury lounges and entertainment.
Legal
Maryland AG Suing U.S. Education Department Over Proposed School Mental Health Grant Cuts
Maryland Attorney General Sues US Dept. of Education Over School Mental Health Grant Cuts
Maryland AG Joins Multistate Lawsuit to Protect Homelessness Funding, Warns of Evictions
Maryland joins coalition suing HUD over homelessness funding changes, risking evictions for thousands.
Food
3-Point Pub Gears Up for Official Grand Opening in Hagerstown
Hagerstown’s 3-Point Pub set for June 9 Grand Opening at 420 Salem Ave.
Comcast Business and Bella’s Bites Offer Free Gift Cards to Hagerstown Residents
Comcast Business offers $20 gift cards at Bella’s Bites in Hagerstown, MD on May 28th to celebrate Small Business Month.
Health
Heat-related deaths spiked in last heat wave, worrying health officials as more heat looms
Heat-related deaths jumped to 19 in the first half of the summer, with eight of those coming during the brutal heat wave around the Fourth of July, putting the state on track to record the second-most heat deaths in 15 years, new data shows.
Multistate Settlement Reaches Nearly $30 Million Over Generic Drug Price Fixing Allegations
$29.6M settlement with Glenmark resolves allegations of generic drug price fixing, offering compensation to consumers.
Technology
Maryland Attorney General Joins Coalition Urging Caution on Fintech Banking Charters
Fintech seeking bank charters face scrutiny from AGs over predatory practices and systemic risk concerns.
Frederick Overhauls Mayoral Office Structure to Enhance City Services
Frederick reorganizes Mayoral Office leadership to enhance accountability, coordination, and service for a growing city.
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.