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IAFF Local 1605 Foundation Surpasses $2.5 Million Milestone with Latest Charity Donations
Hagerstown charity receives $123,850 from IAFF Local 1605 Foundation’s Bonanza Extravaganza.
Washington County Gaming Commission Allocates Over $2.3 Million to Fire and Rescue Services and Local Charities
Washington County Gaming Commission allocates over $2.3M to fire, rescue, and 54 local charities for FY26.
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 Joins Lawsuit to Protect Homeowners’ Escrow Interest
Maryland Attorney General Joins States Suing to Block Federal Rule on Homeowner Escrow Interest Payments
WV News
‘Not too reassured’: WV lawmakers unimpressed by Flock rep’s answers to privacy concerns, more
Overall, some lawmakers on the Joint Standing Committee on Government Organization were unimpressed with the few answers they received from Kevin Kane, the director of Government Affairs for Flock Safety. For over an hour, legislators asked Kane about how Flock functions.
PA News
More states ban child marriage, though it’s still legal in most of the US
Until the last decade, marriage under age 18 was legal in all 50 states.
VA News
Hemp businesses ask federal judge to block Virginia’s new THC cap
Seven Virginia hemp businesses are asking a federal judge to block new restrictions on consumable hemp products, arguing the changes will wipe out much of their inventory, trigger layoffs and force some companies to close when they take effect on Aug. 15.
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National News
New Medication Offers First Comprehensive Treatment for Narcolepsy Type 1
New FDA-approved Orzeyful offers first comprehensive treatment for narcolepsy type 1, targeting underlying cause of orexin deficiency.
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
Morgantown Gears Up for 12th Annual West Virginia Tattoo Expo
West Virginia Tattoo Expo Returns to Morgantown August 21-23, 2026
Maryland Theatre Announces Return of Beloved Shows and Holiday Spectacles
Hagerstown’s Maryland Theatre revives popular Rocky Horror Picture Show and Jessica Lynn’s Christmas show. Tickets go on sale July 31.
Opinion
Boonsboro Police Department’s Flock Camera Response is Canned Corporate Propaganda (Opinion)
Flock cameras raise privacy concerns despite police “Myth vs. Fact” claims, analysis reveals.
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.
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 Multi-State Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over TANF Data Sharing
Maryland joins multi-state suit against Trump administration over TANF data privacy.
Maryland Consumers May Receive Refunds Following Settlement with Lindsay Dealerships
Maryland consumers may get refunds from Lindsay dealership settlement. Claims process underway for vehicle purchases.
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
State records 31 heat deaths in the month, pushing total to second-highest in 15 years
Maryland has recorded 38 heat-related deaths so far this year, the second-highest total in the last 15 years, with two months left in the heat season, according to the latest data from the Maryland Department of Health.
Governor Moore Announces Nearly $4 Million in NourishMD Grants to Expand Fresh Food Access Across Maryland
Maryland grants boost fresh food access in food deserts with nearly $4M for 44 organizations.
Technology
Entangled Photons Travel 38 Miles Through Suburban Skies, Paving Way for Quantum Networks
NIST researchers transmit entangled photons over 38 miles of suburban fiber, advancing quantum networks for science and secure communications.
Maryland Stadium Authority Taps Former DC Executive Lindsey V. Parker as New Executive Director
Maryland Stadium Authority names Lindsey V. Parker as Executive Director, bringing extensive public admin and tech experience to the role.
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.