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Hagerstown Residents Invited to Public Workshop on Proposed Route 40 Safety Enhancements
Hagerstown residents can offer input on proposed Route 40 safety upgrades at a Sept. 15 workshop.
Washington County Public Schools Board Advances AI Policy, Attendance Zone Changes, and Budget Timeline
WCPS advances AI policy, attendance zones, and budget calendar. Virtual learning plan approved.
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Guillotine Discovered in Washington DC Sparks Slicing Questions
Capitol Police seize guillotine from California man on East Capitol Street; suspect arrested for weapon possession.
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.
MD News
Maryland Attorney General Joins Multistate Lawsuit Against USPS Over Vote-by-Mail Rule
Lawsuit challenges USPS rule on mail-in ballots, citing disenfranchisement risks.
WV News
Berkeley County Launches Annual School Recycling Contest to Engage Youth in Sustainability Efforts
Berkeley County’s Operation Greenlid contest encourages school participation in recycling initiatives. Top schools win cash prizes, promoting youth education on waste management and sustainability.
PA News
Waynesboro Library Unveils Diverse September Program Lineup for All Ages
Waynesboro PA Library offers free September programs for kids, teens, and adults, including art, games, career help, and more.
VA News
Washington, D.C. Man Receives Nearly Two Decades in Prison for Armed Postal Carrier Robberies
Federal sentencing for mail carrier robberies nears two decades; millions in stolen checks recovered.
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National News
USDA Awards Nearly $20 Million in Grants for School Kitchen Upgrades
USDA grants nearly $20M to upgrade school kitchens for healthier, local food preparation.
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
Hagerstown Gears Up for Diverse August and September Community Events
Hagerstown announces August/September events: music, markets, tours, festivals, and sports championships.
Maryland Theatre Brings “A Christmas Carol” to Life This December
Maryland Theatre presents “A Christmas Carol” Dec 4-6, 2026. Pre-sale Aug 12-14, general sale Aug 14.
Opinion
While We Were Told “Trust the Science” the Science Was Manipulated (Opinion)
During the pandemic we were told to “trust the science” but years later one of the authors of that science pleaded guilty to multiple charges.
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.
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 Obtains Court Order Protecting Gender-Affirming Care Under Affordable Care Act
Maryland Attorney General wins court battle protecting gender-affirming care under ACA essential health benefits.
Baltimore Files Lawsuits Against Prediction Market Operators for Illegal Sports Betting
Baltimore sues Kalshi & Polymarket for illegal sports betting, violating consumer protection laws.
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
Disease experts urge safe animal practices amid ‘unusual’ rabid beaver attacks
Despite headline-grabbing stories of rabid animal attacks — including three attacks by beavers, at least two of which were confirmed rabid — public health officials and zoonotic disease experts say there is not any greater risk to public safety this summer compared to previous years.
National Crisis Hotlines See Increased Usage Amidst Federal Workforce Reductions
National crisis hotlines saw increased calls & texts in FY2025 despite federal workforce reductions.
Technology
Va. lawmakers consider digital protections for children as app store accountability debate continues
On Wednesday, lawmakers considered a measure that would further require app store providers like Google and Apple to independently audit their products’ age ratings and content descriptions.
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.
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.