Featured Video
Click to watch the above video, visit our video hub for more!
New and Trending
Hagerstown News
Washington County Commissioners to Address Budget Adjustments, Infrastructure Projects, and Public Safety at June Meeting
Washington County Commissioners to meet June 9th, discussing budgets, infrastructure, and public safety.
Washington County Salary Study Commission Found to Violate Open Meetings Act
County Salary Study Commission Violated Open Meetings Act by Failing to Provide Adequate Notice for Meetings.
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
Smithsburg EMS Celebrates Arrival of New Ambulance Amidst Community Support (w/Video)
Smithsburg EMS celebrates new ambulance acquired through community, grants, and federal funding.
WV News
Report disputes claims about recent ICE arrests in WV, says 75% of immigrants had no criminal record
A new report from the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia said that numerous statements made by state officials about a winter immigration crackdown in West Virginia were false or misleading. Three-quarters of the people arrested during the 15-day immigration arrest — called “Operation Country Roads” — had no criminal record, the group said.
PA News
Nurse practitioners renew push for independence from physician oversight in Pa.
Other states don’t have the same restrictions, including nearly all of Pennsylvania’s neighboring states. Supporters argue that NPs can fill in gaps as the number of commonwealth physicians declines, particularly in rural areas.
VA News
States face tight timeline as feds unveil new Medicaid work requirement rules
The new interim rule, issued by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, is intended to give states more details on how they’re supposed to verify the work status for about 20 million adults enrolled in Medicaid, the publicly funded health insurance program for people with low incomes.
Latest Bonus Content
Bonus content is only available to paid supporters, become a supporter today!
Sales Funnel Optimization Strategies – eBook
This is supporter only bonus content! Unlock today by becoming a paid supporter!
A lot of people who try to sell anything online simply are not doing a good job of it.
Discover How To Optimize Your Funnels For Maximum Conversions.
Evergreen Vlogging – eBook
This is supporter only bonus content! Unlock today by becoming a paid supporter!
There are many vloggers that have a lot less subscribers that make a full time income and more from their vlogging activities.
What could be better?
Doing something that you love and recording it to share with the world and making money…
National News
President Trump Directs Acceleration of Artificial Intelligence in National Security
Presidential Memo Accelerates AI in National Security, Focus on Speed, Security & Values
World News
CDC Issues Health Advisory Amidst Ebola Outbreak in East Africa
CDC Alerts on Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda, Assesses Low US Risk, Offers Guidance
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
Leesburg Library to Host Oral History Presentation on Revolutionary War’s 250th Anniversary in Loudoun
Leesburg Library to host Revolutionary War 250th anniversary oral history presentation June 11.
Washington County Invites Residents to Embark on Sweet Summer Adventure with Annual Ice Cream Trail
Washington County Launches 2026 Ice Cream Trail for Summer Fun and Local Business Support
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
Midar Cigars Celebrates Grand Opening in Hagerstown, Offering Elevated Leisure Experience
Midar Cigars opens new Hagerstown location June 5th, offering luxury lounges and entertainment.
Maryland Legislators Conclude 2026 Session with Key Economic Development Legislation
Maryland’s 2026 legislative session enacted the DECADE Act, boosting economic development, workforce, and business support.
Legal
Catonsville Man Faces Federal Charges for Violent Carjacking and Firearm Offenses
Catonsville man indicted for carjacking, firearm violations. Faces potential life sentence.
Maryland Attorney General Leads Broad Coalition Against DC National Guard Deployment
Attorneys General urge court to uphold block on unlawful National Guard deployment in D.C.
Food
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.
New Era Dawns for Local Landmark: 301 Tacos & Pizza Announces Grand Opening Event
New Hagerstown restaurant, 301 Tacos & Pizza, celebrates grand opening on May 26, 2026, offering fusion comfort food.
Health
DEA Intensifies Public Safety Campaign Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
DEA targets deadly synthetic opioid crisis as global event approaches. Learn safety tips for FIFA World Cup 2026™.
DHS Seeks Public Input on Proposed Hagerstown Area Warehouse Renovation
DHS seeks public input on ICE warehouse renovation in Hagerstown, MD. Environmental assessment underway for facility upgrades.
Technology
Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library Unveils Packed June Program Schedule
Waynesboro Library’s June adult programs offer diverse learning, including crafts, tech, mental health, and genealogy.
Washington County Board of Education Approves FY27 Budget with Focus on Staff Salaries, Mandates Phone-Free School Day
WCPS approves FY27 budget for staff raises, mandates phone-free schools, and adjusts attendance zones.
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.