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Hagerstown News
Washington County Schools Highlights Achievements in Latest Maryland Report Card
Washington County students are achieving higher ratings in Maryland, but what does this mean for your child’s education?
Hagerstown Announces Packed Holiday Event Schedule Featuring Tree Lightings, Markets, and Festive Tours
Discover Hagerstown’s festive holiday events! Find out which local traditions to experience and how to participate.
News That Should Be Satire
As much as we wish these stories were satire, they’re very much real news.
US Marines Complete Removal of Explosives Embedded in Civil War Monument at Antietam
News That Should Be Satire: Apparently a monument at Antietam Battlefield has contained explosives for almost 100 years. What did the US Marines find?
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?
MD News
‘Nearly erased’ Black patriots of the Revolution now enshrined at State House
A new monument, called “Black Patriots, The Pursuit of Transcendent Liberty,” commemorates the roughly 150 Black Marylanders — some free, some enslaved— who fought against the British during the Revolutionary War.
WV News
Pressure mounting in courts to deal with WV school funding as Berkeley County prepares lawsuit
Berkeley County Schools plans to sue state officials over public school funding as pressure mounts in the courts to deal with the issue.
PA News
Shapiro signs bell-to-bell cellphone ban for Pa. schools
More than 1.7 million K-12 students in public and private schools in Pennsylvania will soon all learn under a new, statewide law: a bell-to-bell cellphone ban restricting device use during the school day.
VA News
Leesburg to Step Back in Time with Revolutionary War Walking Tour
Explore Leesburg’s Revolutionary War past! Limited spots available for a guided historical walking tour this November.
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National News
Nationwide Recall Issued for Ashwagandha Capsules Due to Salmonella Risk
Ashwagandha recall impacts nationwide consumers – find out if your purchase is affected and what steps to take now.
World News
Chinese Companies Added to U.S. Forced Labor Ban due to Mass Surveillance Concerns
China’s genomics giants banned from U.S. markets due to involvement in mass surveillance – what happens next?
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 Residents to Weigh In on City Charter as Review Committee Plans Next Steps
Hagerstown’s Charter Review Committee meets Nov. 2; what changes are coming to city governance?
RFHC to Stream Live 2026 Midterm Election Coverage on Rumble – Featuring the ‘Thank You for Not Electing Ken Buckler’ Party
Beginning shortly after 8:00 p.m. EST on Election Day, the live stream will broadcast exclusively on RFHC’s Rumble channel.
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.
In capital punishment, failure is a feature (Opinion)
In his 1975 book, “Systemantics,” John Gall hypothesizes that complex systems tend to fail, and not because of bad intentions, incompetent operators, or a few correctable defects.
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
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.
Washington County Public Safety Training Center Announces Upcoming American Red Cross Blood Drive
Hagerstown residents can save lives locally by donating blood next Tuesday at the Public Safety Training Center. Learn how you can easily schedule your appointment and make a difference.
Technology
Your Name Can Journey to Saturn’s Moon Titan on NASA’s Dragonfly Mission
See your name fly to an alien world! Submit your name for NASA’s Dragonfly mission to Titan and get a digital boarding pass.
Va. Law enforcement agencies’ use of license plate reader data faces fresh scrutiny
A Virginia prosecutor’s recent decision not to charge a police officer for sharing license plate reader data with federal authorities without authorization could spur reform efforts in the commonwealth.
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.
