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Hagerstown Invites Residents to Explore Revolutionary Roots with New Tours and Living History Event
Hagerstown unveils Revolutionary War history tours and living history event June 6.
Hagerstown Seeks Photographers for Outdoor Mural Project Showcasing Local Faces
Hagerstown seeks local photographers for 2026 outdoor mural project. Submit by June 8, 2026 for “Faces of Hagerstown” exhibition.
News That Should Be Satire
As much as we wish these stories were satire, they’re very much real news.
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?
Tech Advancements Nobody Asked for: Little Caesars Invites You to Order Pizza Via Chatbot, Because Why Not?
Little Caesars now lets you order pizza via ChatGPT, nationwide. Chat your way to a Hot-N-Ready meal.
MD News
While County Approves Amended Fort Ritchie Deal, Commissioner Barr’s Family Has Open Contracts with Property Owner JGBLI
County votes to approve amendment to JGBLI contract, Barr family electrical business has contracts with property owner creating potential conflict of interests.
WV News
Conservative organizations file briefs in support of WV families challenging school vaccine mandates
Conservative organizations — including one that helped with the West Virginia Legislature’s passage of a 2023 religious freedom law — have filed briefs arguing the law does in fact add religious exemptions to the state’s strict school vaccine mandates.
PA News
Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison for Threatening U.S. Congressman
Pennsylvania Man Sentenced for Threatening U.S. Congressman with Prison Time
VA News
Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Population Sees Significant Jump in 2026 Survey
Chesapeake Bay blue crab population surges in 2026 survey, with a 46% increase in total crabs. Juvenile numbers more than double.
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National News
CDC Issues Alert for Potential Hantavirus Exposure Following Cruise Ship Outbreak
CDC alerts to potential hantavirus exposure after cruise ship outbreak; testing available.
World News
California Mayor Accused of Acting as Illegal Foreign Agent, Faces Federal Charges
Arcadia Mayor Charged with Acting as Illegal Agent of China; Faces Federal Charges and Plea Agreement
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
City of Frederick to Hold Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration This June
City of Frederick hosts first Juneteenth celebration June 19 at Mullinix Park with food, vendors, and reflection.
Hagerstown Gears Up for a Summer of Diverse Community Events
Hagerstown residents to enjoy a summer of pools, music, history, and more starting May 23.
Opinion
The ICE Facility in Williamsport is Just a Chess Game, and the Community Members are Pawns (Opinion)
The news media as well as organizations working the hardest to provide transparency around the ICE facility plans are being left in the dark by all sides.
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.
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
Maryland Legislators Conclude 2026 Session with Key Economic Development Legislation
Maryland’s 2026 legislative session enacted the DECADE Act, boosting economic development, workforce, and business support.
Neil Parrott Appointed to Washington County Board of Commissioners
Neil Parrott joins Washington County Board of Commissioners, bringing extensive public service, engineering, and business experience to the role.
Legal
Pennsylvania Home Healthcare Provider Agrees to Significant Settlement Over Medicaid Claims
Pennsylvania home healthcare firm to pay $1.2M to settle False Claims Act allegations over unqualified staff.
Local Activist’s Open Meetings Complaint Results in Violation Against Washington County Commissioners, Frederick County Charges Against Activist Dismissed
Local activist Shaun Porter’s harassment charges were dismissed due to First Amendment protections; meanwhile, Washington County Commissioners admitted an Open Meetings Act violation.
Food
New Era Dawns for Local Landmark: 301 Tacos & Pizza Announces Grand Opening Event
New Hagerstown restaurant, 301 Tacos & Pizza, celebrates grand opening on May 26, 2026, offering fusion comfort food.
Hagerstown Set to Host “Taste of Downtown” Culinary Event Next Weekend
Hagerstown’s “Taste of Downtown” event on April 11 offers a culinary tour featuring local restaurants and diverse food samples.
Health
Maryland AG Joins Multistate Effort to Block Flavored E-Cigarette Sales
AG Brown joins 19 states urging FDA to reverse guidance easing flavored e-cigarette sales, citing youth addiction risks.
Public risk of hantavirus ‘very low’ in Maryland, as officials monitor two residents for symptoms
The risk to public health from hantavirus remains very low, even as the health department keeps tabs on two Maryland residents who were potentially exposed to the rare infectious disease during recent air travel.
Technology
Pennsylvania sues AI chatbot as state lawmakers wrestle with stricter regulations
The Shapiro administration filed a lawsuit against Character.AI, owned and operated by Character Technologies, Inc., seeking a preliminary injunction and court order to stop AI bots from “posing as licensed professionals and providing medical advice.”
NASA and SpaceX Prepare for 34th Resupply Mission to International Space Station
NASA and SpaceX to launch 34th cargo mission to ISS May 12, carrying science and supplies.
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.