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Cascade Community Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary of Ritchie Revival
Hagerstown community to celebrate Ritchie Revival’s 5th anniversary on Sep 25.
Local “Indivisible” Group Removes Copyrighted News Content From Social Media, Website
Washington County Indivisible faces copyright claims after copying multiple news publishers’ articles, harming local news revenue.
News That Should Be Satire
As much as we wish these stories were satire, they’re very much real news.
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
New Income Thresholds Set for Maryland’s Free and Reduced-Price School Meals
Maryland School Meal Income Guidelines Updated for 2026-2027 School Year
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
NTSB releases initial report in State Police helicopter collision with private plane
Federal investigators released preliminary findings in the mid-air collision between a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter and a private propeller plane about two weeks after the fatal crash near Carlisle.
VA News
Inside Virginia’s city halls, concerns, confusion rise with Flock surveillance protests
Residents across Virginia pressing for answers about Flock cameras tend to circle the same core concerns: who can access the data, how it may be misused, whether the system enables mass surveillance, and what it means for personal privacy.
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National News
Federal Agencies Continue to Bypass Public Comment Period on Regulations
Federal agencies often skip public comment on regulations citing ‘good cause.’ This practice was used in 71% of major interim rules reviewed by GAO.
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 Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal of D.C. sniper Lee Boyd Malvo
The Maryland Supreme Court declined to hear Lee Boyd Malvo’s attempt to withdraw his guilty plea to six counts of first-degree murder in the D.C. sniper attacks that terrorized the Washington area for three weeks in 2002.
Maryland Attorney General Joins Multistate Lawsuit Against USPS Over Vote-by-Mail Rule
Lawsuit challenges USPS rule on mail-in ballots, citing disenfranchisement risks.
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, 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.”
Walter Reed’s Enduring Legacy: From Yellow Fever’s Scourge to World-Class Military Medicine
Walter Reed’s legacy of medical research drives advanced care and innovation at WRNMMC, impacting service member health and WRAIR’s mission.
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
Va. lawmakers consider digital protections for children as app store accountability debate continues
On Wednesday, lawmakers considered a measure that would further require app store providers like Google and Apple to independently audit their products’ age ratings and content descriptions.
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.