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Local Government

Hagerstown explores solar energy for city properties

HAGERSTOWN, Mdl. – The city is exploring solar energy options for government properties as rising electricity costs and expiring federal incentives create urgency...

Local Government

Hagerstown officials review rent concerns, landlord costs

HAGERSTOWN — Rising costs for utilities, maintenance and taxes are straining local landlords and complicating discussions around potential rent stabilization policies, according to...

Entertainment

Hagerstown outlines spring, summer recreation programs and events

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Recreation Supervisor Amy Riley presented the update, highlighting a wide range of programming, including outdoor events, fitness initiatives, youth activities...

Local Government

Hagerstown proposes Bright Start childcare grant program to expand services

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Hagerstown officials are moving forward with a new grant program aimed at expanding childcare access within the city, using $250,000...

Local Government

Hagerstown unveils FY27 budget, with current tax rate but $10 million deficit. 

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – City Administrator Scott Nicewarner, along with CFO Michelle Hapburn and Budget Manager Brooke Garver, presented a budget plan that keeps...

Entertainment

New episode: Mike on the Mic explores greatest sitcoms of all time

CHAMBERSBURG – New episode of the podcast “Mike on the Mic” is now available, featuring a discussion on the greatest sitcoms of all...

Local Government

Hagerstown water rate increase to lower residential bills, raise commercial costs

HAGERSTOWN — City officials are considering a major reexamination of Hagerstown’s water rate structure that would shift costs toward higher-volume users while lowering...

Local Government

Hagerstown council approves funding, summer programs, discusses ICE facility

HAGERSTOWN, Md.  – The Hagerstown Mayor and City Council approved a series of infrastructure projects, community programs and funding initiatives during their March...

School News

WCPS teachers, staff raise pay concerns at budget hearing

HAGERSTOWN, Md.– Budget concerns dominated a recent Washington County Board of Education work session and public hearing, as teachers and staff warned that...

Local Government

Summit Avenue railroad project clears key obstacles in Hagerstown

HAGERSTOWN — A long-awaited infrastructure project involving the closure and improvement of the Summit Avenue railroad crossing is moving closer after city officials...

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