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The Maryland Theatre Announces Summer Attractions and Holiday Closure
Maryland Theatre announces summer CandyFest, fall concerts, and holiday closure.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts Unveils Ambitious 250-Year American Art Retrospective
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts traces 250 years of U.S. art and identity in new Semiquincentennial exhibition.
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
From deer hunting to cellphone bans in schools, hundreds of new laws are now in effect in Maryland
An overview of laws passed by the Maryland legislature this year.
WV News
Dangerous Heat Expected Across Washington County Region, Here’s Where to Stay Cool
Dangerous heat advisory and extreme heat watch issued for MD, VA, WV. Prepare for high heat index values.
PA News
New World screwworm poses limited threat to a prepared Pennsylvania, veterinarians say
In Pennsylvania, Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office issued a quarantine order on June 9 that restricts animal movement and requires veterinary inspections to limit risks of infestation.
VA News
Leesburg Library Acquires Pivotal Revolutionary Era Document
Leesburg library displays rare 1776 Noland bond, a key Revolutionary Era document, for public viewing.
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National News
As the US turns 250, a forgotten founding influence helps explain its current unease
As the 250th anniversary of American independence approaches, many people in the U.S. are deeply concerned about the country’s future.
World News
Largest Regional Cyber Exercise Enhances European and U.S. Cyber Defense Capabilities
National Guard & Adriatic partners hone cyber defense in largest regional exercise.
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
Green Hill Farm to Host “Rewind Revival” Featuring 90s and 2000s Music
90s & 2000s Music Fest “Rewind Revival” hits Green Hill Farm in Sharpsburg, MD on July 11, 2026.
Free Minions & Monsters Screening Offered by Comcast in Hagerstown
Free Minions & Monsters movie screening in Hagerstown, MD, by Xfinity on July 6th. Learn about network expansion.
Opinion
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.
Editor’s Statement on Inaccuracy of Other News Outlets Election Night Reporting
Outlets calling a winner in close races is sloppy and dangerous. RFHC holds ourselves to a higher standard.
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
Historic Fort Ritchie Celebrates Centennial with Time Capsule Burial Amidst Revitalization
Historic Fort Ritchie celebrates 100 years with a time capsule burial amid revitalization efforts, featuring new businesses and homes.
Midar Cigars Celebrates Grand Opening in Hagerstown, Offering Elevated Leisure Experience
Midar Cigars opens new Hagerstown location June 5th, offering luxury lounges and entertainment.
Legal
Maryland Attorney General Joins Multistate Effort to Reverse ICE Policy on Detainee Deaths
Attorney General Brown joins 22 AGs urging ICE to reverse policy ending investigations into deaths post-custody.
Maryland AG Reacts to Supreme Court Decisions Impacting Immigrant Status and Gun Laws
Supreme Court rulings impact TPS for immigrants & gun laws on private property in Maryland.
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 health insurers want to raise premiums an average 13.7% for individual plans in 2027
Marylanders who purchase individual healthcare plans on the state’s insurance marketplace may see another year of higher monthly costs as health insurers have requested an average rate increase of 13.7% across plans in 2027.
Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library Unveils Packed July Program Schedule
Waynesboro Library hosts July events for all ages: dinosaurs, STEAM, art, history, finance & more!
Technology
Amid confusion over scams, bill would ban Pa. from using text messages to collect debts
Lawmakers want to ban state agencies from using text messaging to collect debts, saying a recent move by the Pennsylvania Turnpike to collect overdue tolls using that method could cause confusion and put people at greater risk of being scammed.
President Trump Directs Acceleration of Artificial Intelligence in National Security
Presidential Memo Accelerates AI in National Security, Focus on Speed, Security & Values
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.