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Hagerstown News
Additional Details Released Regarding Apartment Fire and Fatal Hagerstown Police Encounter (Subscribers Only)
Fire call to Hagerstown apartment fire leads to fatal police shooting. Find out what sparked the deadly encounter and the ongoing investigations.
In-Depth: Hagerstown Council to Consider $52.9 Million Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade (Subscribers Only)
Hagerstown wastewater upgrades: What it means for your sewer bill and Antietam Creek. See funding details and resident impacts now.
News That Should Be Satire
As much as we wish these stories were satire, they’re very much real news.
Sledgehammer Wielding Illegal Alien Decapitates Statue at Iwo Jima Memorial in Virginia
Virginia Iwo Jima Memorial Vandalized: DACA Recipient Arrested for Statue Decapitation, What Happens Next?
Juvenile Delinquency Escalates to Fiery Chaos: Hagerstown Restaurant Experiences Near Miss
Hagerstown restaurant patrons fled in terror as a juvenile ignited a marine flare during dinner service, raising safety concerns.
MD News
Baltimore County Woman Indicted in Federal Loan Fraud Scheme
Federal charges could mean prison time for a local businesswoman accused of stealing millions in COVID-relief funds. Was your business impacted by these fraudulent claims?
WV News
Drug testing of TANF recipients will continue in WV; low number of positive screenings
West Virginia will continue drug testing adult recipients for a federal welfare program that helps low income families pay for food, utilities and other day-to-day necessities.
PA News
Waynesboro Free Library Unveils Diverse November Programming for All Ages
Waynesboro teens can dive into creative and engaging activities at the library this November. What unique crafts and games await them?
VA News
Dominion’s energy roadmap keeps fossil fuels in the mix, expands solar
Dominion Energy plans to add more than 39 gigawatts of new power generation over the next 20 years as electricity demand surges across Virginia
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National News
Maryland and DC Residents Indicted in Large-Scale SNAP Fraud Scheme as Part of National Enforcement Surge
SNAP benefits fraud impacts federal programs and could lead to increased scrutiny of recipients. Learn how to report potential fraud in your community.
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
Stratosphere Social Celebrates Grand Opening in Hagerstown
New Hagerstown entertainment complex opens its doors this month – find out what attractions await!
Hagerstown Welcomes New Berkshire Hathaway Location with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
New Berkshire Hathaway office opens in Hagerstown, marking a significant business expansion for the area.
Opinion
If we’re going to be accused of AI content, we might as well embrace it? (Opinion)
Our usage of AI has been intentionally limited here at Radio Free Hub City, focusing on just article formatting and proofreading. Human hands touch every article here at Radio Free Hub City. But because of these bad-faith accusations, we’re increasing our usage of AI.
25 Years After 9/11, We Are Still Searching for Civility and Peace (Opinion)
25 years after 9/11 and one year after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, political violence persists. We must choose civility over division.
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
Washington County Launches $115,000 Grant Program to Fuel Agricultural Innovation
Washington County offers $115K Ag Innovation & Equipment Grant. Apply by Oct 30th.
Hagerstown’s Hearty Pet Celebrates Two Decades of Service to Local Pet Owners
Hagerstown’s Hearty Pet celebrates 20 years of service to local pet owners, emphasizing community and personalized care.
Legal
New Maryland Law Will Allow Tolls on Trailer License Plates Starting January 1
Towing a trailer in Maryland? New law means your trailer’s license plate could soon be tolled.
Maryland AG Joins Lawsuit Challenging Alleged Unlawful Immigration Arrests
Immigration raids spark fear in Maryland communities; AG joins lawsuit. What legal precedents are at stake?
Food
Hagerstown Welcomes KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot with Grand Opening Celebration
Hagerstown’s KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot Grand Opening offers interactive dining Oct 12.
Hagerstown Gears Up for Diverse August and September Community Events
Hagerstown announces August/September events: music, markets, tours, festivals, and sports championships.
Health
Washington County Chamber of Commerce Reveals Nominees for Prestigious Annual Business Awards
Hagerstown’s business elite recognized: Who will take home top honors at the Chamber’s 28th Annual Awards?
Moore, lawmakers back proposal to tie prescription drug costs to federally negotiated prices
Gov. Wes Moore offered his “public and loud” support for proposed legislation that would allow the state to more quickly reduce the price of some expensive drugs for non-Medicare recipients by piggybacking on the federally negotiated price limits under Medicare.
Technology
Pa. House advances bills limiting student cellphone use and Flock-like cameras
Public and private schools across the commonwealth could soon be required to draft universal bell-to-bell cellphone bans for students, and PA lawmakers are working on a bill that limits how law enforcement can use Automated License Plate Readers like Flock or Axon.
SMART Scholarship Program Opens Doors for Future STEM Leaders with December 4th Deadline
SMART Scholarship applications for STEM students are open, offering full tuition, stipends, and federal jobs. Deadline Dec 4, 2026.
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.
