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Local Democrats to Host Fundraiser Featuring Historical Tea Talk
Local Democrats to host 1773 Tea Party history fundraiser for 2026 candidates in Hagerstown, MD.
Hagerstown Aviation Museum to Debut New Art Honoring Fairchild Aircraft Legacy
New painting at Hagerstown Aviation Museum honors Fairchild Aircraft’s historic flight legacy to be unveiled March 14, 2026.
News That Should Be Satire
As much as we wish these stories were satire, they’re very much real news.
Hold Onto Your Umbrellas: Weather Modification is Real and the Government Sucks at Tracking It
NOAA’s weather modification oversight is flawed, with over half of reports containing errors. GAO recommends improved guidance, forms, and outreach.
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.
MD News
Traffic Stop on I-70 Uncovers Significant Drug and Stolen Handgun Bust
I-70 traffic stop leads to arrest of Baltimore man with drugs and stolen handgun.
WV News
West Virginia Man Faces Federal Charges for Social Media Threats Against President Trump and ICE Agents
Clarksburg, WV man indicted on federal charges for threats against President Trump and ICE agents. Faces up to 10 years in prison.
PA News
Shapiro administration seeks to assure Pa. farmers affected by avian flu outbreak
Pennsylvania is facing one of the most severe avian flu outbreaks in decades, decimating farmers’ flocks.
VA News
Photographers Invited to Explore American Themes in Washington County Museum Exhibition
Photographers can submit work for a juried exhibition exploring American themes, open to artists in MD, VA, WV, PA, and DC. Deadline April 30, 2026.
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National News
Russian Ransomware Administrator Admits Guilt in Widespread Extortion Scheme
Russian ransomware administrator pleads guilty to wire fraud conspiracy, impacting over 1,000 entities worldwide.
World News
Death toll for US service members in Iran war rises to 6 as Trump projects weeks of conflict
President Donald Trump said Monday he expects war with Iran will continue however long it takes to achieve his objectives, which include eliminating the country’s missile program, preventing its leaders from building a nuclear weapon and ensuring it cannot fund terrorism.
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 Gears Up for a Spring Packed with Festivals, Film, and Sports
Hagerstown announces a spring schedule of festivals, film, sports, and food events from March to May 2026.
Hagerstown Celebrates Five Years of Meinelschmidt Distillery’s Community Impact
Hagerstown celebrates Meinelschmidt Distillery’s 5th anniversary on Tuesday, March 5th, highlighting local sourcing, job creation, and community contributions.
Opinion
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.
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.
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
Hagerstown Welcomes New Senior Living Facility with Grand Opening Celebration
Hagerstown’s Essex Senior Living Facility Holds Grand Opening March 6
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.
Legal
Prominent Appellate Lawyer and SCOTUSblog Co-Founder Thomas Goldstein Convicted of Tax Evasion and Mortgage Fraud
Prominent lawyer Thomas Goldstein convicted of tax evasion and mortgage fraud, hiding millions in gambling income and debts.
Maryland AG Joins Multi-State Lawsuit to Restore Counterterrorism Funding Cut by Federal Agencies
Maryland AG sues DHS, FEMA to reclaim millions in counterterrorism grants unlawfully terminated.
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
‘Elopement’ bills boost resources for times when people with autism, dementia wander or run off
Police and other first responders are often the first people to interact with someone who has eloped, but there is not currently standard training across the state about how officers should interact with an autistic person or someone with dementia who eloped.
Experts call for guardrails in Pennsylvania for AI in counseling, health care
State House Bill 2100 would apply the new standards to AI chatbots and prohibit companies from providing mental health services to Pennsylvanians unless they’re under the direction of a licensed therapist.
Technology
NASA Accelerates Lunar Ambitions with New Mission and Increased Cadence
NASA accelerates lunar missions, adds 2027 flight, and plans yearly landings for sustained Moon presence.
Maryland Consolidates Digital Equity Efforts Under Statewide Broadband Office
Maryland merges Digital Equity Coalition into Statewide Broadband Office to boost internet access and digital skills.
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.