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NTSB Identifies Expectation Bias as Cause of Bulk Carrier Algoma Verity Grounding Near Philadelphia

March 19, 2026 — 0 Comments

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NTSB Identifies Steering System Failures as Cause of Guyana Collision

January 8, 2026

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NTSB Faults Mate in Barge Collision Near New Orleans

December 25, 2025

An aerial image of the Unified Command response operations in Baltimore, Maryland on April 22, 2024. The Key Bridge Response Unified Command priorities are ensuring the safety of the public and first responders, accountability of missing persons, safely restoring transportation infrastructure and commerce, protecting the environment, and supporting the investigation. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Alejandro Rivera)

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NTSB Final Report Details Cause of Key Bridge Collapse and Offers Safety Recommendations

December 14, 2025

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UPDATED: Hagerstown Denies County Claims of Treasurer Security Breaches and Misrepresentations

By Site Staff / March 11, 2026 / 0 Comments

After receiving a response to a Public Information Act request from the City of Hagerstown, two claims in the viral letter against Treasurer Breeding have now been disproven. In addition to refuting the original claim that "all municipalities" had filed...

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Delay, Deny, Defend – Washington County Constructively Denies Records on ICE Warehouse Sale

By Site Staff / March 12, 2026 / 1 Comment

This is Part 1 of our continuing series of articles highlighting Washington County Government’s efforts to delay and deny information from the public. Part 2 is now available here. For months, residents have been asking the county questions on how much they...

Unmarked SUVs parked at the 16220 Wright Road warehouse owned by ICE. Photo courtesy Hagerstown Rapid Response

Unmarked SUVs Appear at ICE Facility in Williamsport, Maryland, Additional Information About Facility Plans Surface

By Site Staff / March 1, 2026 / 1 Comment

While questions still linger regarding water/sewer access for the Williamsport facility at 16220 Wright Road in Hagerstown, additional details regarding the facility's future have now emerged. Contrary to previous ICE statements that they had no new detention facilities to announce,...

RFHC Files Public Information Requests to Validate ‘Leaked’ Washington County Documents

By Site Staff / March 8, 2026 / 0 Comments

Recently Radio Free Hub City has been provided from an anonymous source multiple "leaked" partial documents from Washington County Government with serious accusations against a County Commissioner candidate. We understand that these partial documents have now been posted on social...

ICE Seeks Public Input on Floodplain Impacts for Proposed Detention Processing Center in Washington County, Maryland

By Site Staff / March 1, 2026 / 0 Comments

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through its Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, is seeking public comment on a proposal to convert an existing warehouse facility in Williamsport, Maryland, into a Detention Processing Center. The facility, located at 10900...

Man Fatally Shot in Hancock, Investigation Underway

By Site Staff / February 23, 2026 / 0 Comments

Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Hancock, Maryland, on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, along with officers from the Hancock Police Department, responded to a call reporting a shooting in the...

Renovation Contract Awarded for Washington County ICE Detention and Processing Center

By Site Staff / March 8, 2026 / 1 Comment

New details have emerged regarding the future of a large warehouse facility in Williamsport, Maryland, with publicly available documents now referring to it as a "processing and detention facility" for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This designation contrasts with...

Washington County Candidates Prepare for Primary Election Ballot

By Site Staff / February 25, 2026 / 0 Comments

The filing deadline has passed, and Washington County voters now know who will be on their primary election ballots for various local offices. The positions up for election include County Commissioner, Treasurer, State's Attorney, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Register...

Washington County Commissioner Derek Harvey. Official photo.

Washington County Commissioner Harvey Resigns Amid New Business Pursuits

By Site Staff / February 25, 2026 / 0 Comments

According to the Washington County Board of County Commissioners, Commissioner Derek Harvey has submitted his resignation, with his departure taking effect on February 24, 2026. Harvey, who was elected in 2022 for a four-year term, stated in his resignation letter...

Maryland Governor Wes Moore. Official photo, The Office of Governor Wes Moore.

Governor Moore Unveils Plan to Slash Energy Bills for Maryland Residents

By melanara / March 15, 2026 / 0 Comments

Annapolis, MD – A new legislative package, the Utility RELIEF Act, has been introduced by Governor Wes Moore, Senate President Bill Ferguson, and House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk, aiming to significantly lower energy costs for Maryland households. This comprehensive initiative draws...