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Washington County to Host Annual “Remembrance in the Park” Ceremony Honoring 9/11 Anniversary
Hagerstown residents invited to annual 9/11 anniversary remembrance ceremony in City Park on Sept. 8.
Hagerstown to Host Visually Stunning “Alice in Wonderland” Ballet Production
Hagerstown’s Maryland Theatre presents Alice in Wonderland ballet, Feb 25, 2027. Presale tickets available Sept 2.
News That Should Be Satire
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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
Proposed six-year transportation plan focuses on priorities, not new projects
>Maryland will spend marginally fewer dollars on roads and transit projects in the coming six years, when funds will be directed at existing projects as well as those in the pipeline prioritized for safety, maintenance and economic development.
WV News
Martinsburg Accelerates Flood Recovery with Waived Fees and Expedited Permits
Martinsburg waives flood repair permit fees & expedites process. Debris pickup continues. Safety codes still apply.
PA News
Farmers have until Dec. 31 to file claims in Deere settlement, or decide to hold out
Farmers who purchased and had to repair John Deere large agricultural equipment during a certain time frame may be eligible for a payment as part of an antitrust class-action settlement.
VA News
Virginia education board updates graduation requirements, expands course options for students
The Virginia Board of Education has approved updates to its list of approved courses, clarifying expanded graduation requirements for schools.
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National News
Wrong-Way Driver Collides with State Trooper on Route 13 in Wicomico County
Wrong-way driver arrested after crashing into MSP vehicle on Route 13 in Salisbury, MD. Multiple injuries reported.
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
Hagerstown Gears Up for a Packed September and October with Diverse Community Events
Hagerstown announces a vibrant September & October calendar filled with diverse community events and festivals.
Waynesboro Library Unveils Diverse September Program Lineup for All Ages
Waynesboro PA Library offers free September programs for kids, teens, and adults, including art, games, career help, and more.
Opinion
Local Voices: Hagerstown should turn AI savings into apprenticeship time
Author Gleb Tsipursky, PhD, argues that Hagerstown employers should convert AI time savings into supervised judgment practice for young workers.
While We Were Told “Trust the Science” the Science Was Manipulated (Opinion)
During the pandemic we were told to “trust the science” but years later one of the authors of that science pleaded guilty to multiple charges.
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 AG Joins Lawsuit Against Federal Rule Restricting Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
Maryland Attorney General joins 22 states challenging federal rule restricting transgender youth Medicaid healthcare access.
Lacking federal funds, local groups press to continue legal aid for immigrant children
The Trump administration has pulled funding to a nationwide network of nonprofits that represent children who have crossed the border without parents or legal papers.
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
Maryland Attorney General Joins Coalition Opposing Rollback of Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emission Standards
MD AG Joins States to Fight EPA Rule Weakening Truck Emission Controls, Citing Health Risks.
Maryland, 22 other states sue Trump administration over family planning restrictions
Maryland is co-leading a lawsuit with 22 other states challenging new Trump administration funding requirements that threaten family planning grants unless states comply with what Attorney General Anthony Brown calls “unlawful and discriminatory conditions.”
Technology
Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Embarks on Million-Mile Journey to Uncover Cosmic Mysteries
NASA’s Roman Telescope Launches on Million-Mile Mission to Study Dark Universe
Bipartisan legislative proposals would limit the use of Flock cameras in Pa.
As public sentiment sours on automatic license plate readers — particularly cameras operated by Flock Safety — state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are introducing legislation to curtail their use across the commonwealth.
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.