Serving Franklin, PA and Washington, MD Counties
Serving Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD
Written by

129 Articles
Local Government

Council weighs closing Summit rail crossing to unlock repairs elsewhere

HAGERSTOWN – A long-standing transportation conundrum occurred during the June 10 Work Session, as officials debated whether to close the Summit Avenue railroad...

Local Government

Hagerstown eyes new affordable housing via HUD HOME program

HAGERSTOWN – City officials are preparing to take a significant step toward expanding affordable housing in Hagerstown by pursuing participation in the federal...

Local GovernmentTop Stories

Hagerstown ponders revised camping rules to fill legal gaps, bring in social services

HAGERSTOWN – The Hagerstown City Council is considering a revised ordinance prohibiting outdoor lodging on public property. This follows concerns from law enforcement...

Local Government

Hagerstown adopts $223 million budget though higher valuation will hike tax bills

HAGERSTOWN – The Hagerstown City Council approved a $222.9 million operating budget for fiscal year 2025–26 during its regular session on May 27....

Local Government

Cannabis zoning controls set in Hagerstown

HAGERSTOWN – The City of Hagerstown has taken formal steps to regulate the location of cannabis-related businesses. At its May 27 regular session,...

Local Government

Hagerstown split halts outdoor camping ordinance

HAGERSTOWN – A proposal to make it illegal to sleep or lodge outdoors on public property in Hagerstown has failed, at least for...

Local Government

Hagerstown confronts realities of city-run utilities

HAGERSTOWN – The Hagerstown City Council tackled tough questions about the city’s enterprise funds, which are for services expected to pay for themselves...

Local Government

New Hagerstown grant program to help with emergency home repairs

HAGERSTOWN – A new grant program introduced at this week’s City Council work session could soon provide critical relief to Hagerstown homeowners facing...

Local Government

Legislators recap session in session with Hagerstown council

HAGERSTOWN – State lawmakers visited the Hagerstown City Council on Tuesday, May 13, to recap the 2025 legislative session. They highlighted millions in...

Local Government

Hagerstown weighs tax increase, faces public pushback

HAGERSTOWN – City officials are nearing a decision on whether to raise property taxes for the first time since 2019 to balance the...

Click Image For More Info

View All Advertisers

Click Image For More Info

View All Advertisers

Weather Icon
56°

Weather Forecast

Thursday, May 7
Weather icon
64°F
scattered clouds
Friday, May 8
Weather icon
59°F
broken clouds
Saturday, May 9
Weather icon
55°F
light rain
Sunday, May 10
Weather icon
71°F
overcast clouds
Monday, May 11
Weather icon
57°F
overcast clouds
Please log in to save your location.