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Hagerstown Mayor and Council Set Special Session to Discuss PILOT Agreements, Park Grants, and Energy Storage
Hagerstown Mayor and Council to hold Special Session July 14th discussing PILOT, park grants, and energy storage.
Washington County Public Schools Unveils New Superintendent-Led Community Sessions on Digital Well-being
WCPS launches community sessions with new Supt. Gary Willow. Topics include digital citizenship & screen time reduction.
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
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
WV News
Detroit Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Leading Multi-State Drug Ring, including West Virginia
Detroit Native Sentenced to Life in Prison for Multi-State Drug Trafficking Operation in West Virginia
PA News
Waynesboro Library Announces Revised Packed Summer Schedule for Teens and Adults
Waynesboro Library offers diverse July/August programs for teens & adults, including art, gaming, history, health, and finance workshops.
VA News
Virginia to fund cancer screening program for firefighters
Virginia’s new two-year budget earmarks millions to help offset current and forthcoming federal funding changes to healthcare and social services. It also accomplished a bipartisan multi-year effort to fund cancer screenings for firefighters.
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National News
After Over 30 Incidents, Kobalt Yard Tools Recalled for Fire Hazard Risk
Kobalt yard tools recalled for fire risk due to USB-C battery charging. Owners should stop charging and contact Greenworks for replacements.
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
Green Hill Farm to Host “Rewind Revival” Featuring 90s and 2000s Music
90s & 2000s Music Fest “Rewind Revival” hits Green Hill Farm in Sharpsburg, MD on July 11, 2026.
Free Minions & Monsters Screening Offered by Comcast in Hagerstown
Free Minions & Monsters movie screening in Hagerstown, MD, by Xfinity on July 6th. Learn about network expansion.
Opinion
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.
Editor’s Statement on Inaccuracy of Other News Outlets Election Night Reporting
Outlets calling a winner in close races is sloppy and dangerous. RFHC holds ourselves to a higher standard.
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 Joins Multistate Lawsuit to Protect Homelessness Funding, Warns of Evictions
Maryland joins coalition suing HUD over homelessness funding changes, risking evictions for thousands.
Maryland Attorney General Joins Multistate Effort to Reverse ICE Policy on Detainee Deaths
Attorney General Brown joins 22 AGs urging ICE to reverse policy ending investigations into deaths post-custody.
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
Holiday heat wave sent hundreds to Maryland emergency rooms
More than 470 heat-related emergency room visits were reported during last week’s Independence Day heat wave, more ER visits in one week than had been recorded for the entire heat season that began in May, according to new data.
DEA Moves to Temporarily Schedule Synthetic Opioid-Like Substances to Combat Emerging Threat
DEA moves to temporarily schedule synthetic 7-OH and related substances, targeting products with high abuse potential.
Technology
Amid confusion over scams, bill would ban Pa. from using text messages to collect debts
Lawmakers want to ban state agencies from using text messaging to collect debts, saying a recent move by the Pennsylvania Turnpike to collect overdue tolls using that method could cause confusion and put people at greater risk of being scammed.
President Trump Directs Acceleration of Artificial Intelligence in National Security
Presidential Memo Accelerates AI in National Security, Focus on Speed, Security & Values
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.