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Washington County Commissioners to Review Hotel Tax Funding, School Budgets, and Capital Investments
Washington County Commissioners to meet on Feb 24, 2026, discussing hotel tax, school budgets, capital plans, and neighborhood grants.
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.
News That Should Be Satire
As much as we wish these stories were satire, they’re very much real news.
News That Should be Satire: Smoke Detectors Sold Through Amazon Recalled for Potential Fire Hazard
Thousands of LSHOME 3-Pack Smoke Detector Fire Alarms recalled by CPSC due to failure to sound during fires.
Trump Just Announced the Patriot Games and May the Odds be Ever in your Favor
Nation gears up for spectacular 250th anniversary with Patriot Games, state fair, and White House UFC event.
MD News
Man Fatally Shot in Hancock, Investigation Underway
Hancock shooting investigation continues after man dies from multiple gunshot wounds.
WV News
WV Senate approves increasing penalties for human trafficking; Democrats fear immigration impacts
A bill meant to increase penalties for human trafficking and smuggling, including the illegal transport of immigrants lacking permanent legal status, is almost headed to Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s desk for his consideration.
PA News
Chambersburg Town Council to Consider Storm Sewer Upgrades, Firefighter Retirements, and Traffic Changes at Upcoming Meeting
Chambersburg Town Council meeting Feb 23, 2026, to discuss water, storm sewer, fire dept, traffic & more.
VA News
Lawmakers debate how to regulate data centers’ diesel backup generators
House Bill 507, sponsored by Del. John McAuliff, D-Fauquier, has been amended to direct the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality to not issue air permits to data centers with generators below the emissions quality of the Tier IV generators, starting with applications after July 2026.
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National News
Maryland Governor Concludes National Governors Association Meeting, Highlighting Bipartisan Solutions and Regional Investment
Maryland Governor Concludes NGA Meeting, Focuses on Bipartisan Solutions and Western Maryland Investment.
World News
U.S. Citizens Urged to Depart Iran Immediately Amid Escalating Protests and Disruptions
Urgent travel advisory for U.S. citizens in Iran: Depart now due to protests, safety risks, and service disruptions.
Satire and Humor
Frederick Based Taxpayer-Funded Extraterrestrial Babysitting Scam Exposed; President Trump Calls for Space Force Version of ICE (Satire)
Declassified documents reveal extraterrestrial daycare scam in Frederick, Maryland. President reacts exactly how you’d expect.
Monocacy County Seriff Arrests Black Rectangle from Epstein Files (Satire)
Deputies have finally taken into custody the notorious Black Rectangle — the shadowy figure that’s been photobombing nearly every page of the Epstein Files since day one.
Entertainment and Events
Hagerstown Area Religious Council Announces Annual Hike for Hunger & Hope
Hagerstown Area Religious Council hosts annual Hike for Hunger & Hope in May 2026
Paws & Pistons Animal Benefit Returns for Fifth Time
Join Paws & Pistons #5 on May 24, 2026, at Valley Mall, MD! Enjoy a charity car show with food and music benefiting Luckys Legacy Animal Rescue.
Opinion
Brooks’ Failed Anti-Doping Test Shows Importance of Putting Personal Health Over Everything Else (Opinion)
Brooks prioritized personal health over everything else, and there’s an important lesson here.
Local Voices: Ellis/Andrews Campaign says 287(g) Signing Welcome, but Too Little, Too Late
Green Party governor candidate discusses stance on termination of 287(g) agreements in Maryland.
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
Washington County Hosts Crucial Fire Safety Meeting for Businesses and Contractors
Washington County hosts fire safety meeting March 27 for businesses and contractors. Learn about code, inspections, and life safety.
New Substation in Berkeley County Aims to Boost Power Reliability for Thousands
New WV substation improves power reliability for 2,400 customers, reducing outages and supporting growth.
Legal
Maryland Seeks Court Ruling to Reinstate Greenbelt as FBI Headquarters Site
Maryland seeks court ruling to restore Greenbelt as FBI HQ site, challenging Trump administration’s redirection of funds.
Maryland AG Joins Lawsuit Challenging Termination of Energy and Infrastructure Funding
Maryland joins lawsuit challenging federal cuts to energy and infrastructure programs. Funding termination impacts research and economic benefits.
Food
Hagerstown Gears Up for Inaugural “Battle of the Cheesesteaks” Competition
Hagerstown announces its first “Battle of the Cheesesteaks” on May 16, 2026, to find the city’s best cheesesteak.
Effort to ban lab-grown meat — and maybe crab rangoon — underway in WV House
There’s a legislative effort to outlaw lab-grown meat in West Virginia.
Health
‘Way more harm’: House subcommittee votes 7-3 to advance bill banning syringe service programs in WV
bill that would ban all syringe service programs in the state of West Virginia advanced through a House subcommittee on Wednesday and will now be considered by the full House Committee on Health and Human Resources.
Contaminated Moringa Powder Linked to Salmonella Outbreak; Consumers Advised to Discard Product
FDA & CDC Investigate Salmonella Outbreak in Rosabella Moringa Powder Capsules
Technology
Governor Moore Unveils $4 Million Initiative to Equip Maryland Workforce for AI and Emerging Technologies
Maryland invests $4M in AI & tech training for workforce, cybersecurity, internships, and reskilling programs.
Franklin County Commissioners Unveil New Data Center Development Guidelines
Franklin County Commissioners propose data center development guidelines to protect resources and communities.
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
FBI Releases Results of 1977 Investigation into Bigfoot Evidence
FBI examines Bigfoot hair sample in 1977, finds it to be deer family origin.
Alien Attack on Earth Coming November 2025? Here’s what we know…
Researchers suggest comet 3I/ATLAS could be alien technology—but astronomical data still point to a natural origin.