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Local Government

Hagerstown pushes back on county excise tax hike, cites school capacity gaps

HAGERSTOWN – City officials are voicing concern over proposed Washington County legislation raising excise taxes on new residential construction and shifting responsibility for...

Local Government

Hagerstown considers sidewalk vending machine rules

HAGERSTOWN – The Hagerstown City Council is considering new regulations for vending machines on public sidewalks due to concerns regarding pedestrian safety and...

Local Government

Hagerstown council still grapples with outdoor lodging ban, sets 6-month trial

HAGERSTOWN – The Hagerstown City Council plans to introduce a revised ordinance on May 27 prohibiting outdoor lodging in public spaces. The measure...

Local Government

Hagerstown rail crossing faces closure for safety reasons

HAGERSTOWN – City leaders are again considering closing the Summit Avenue railroad crossing, nearly 10 years after CSX Transportation first requested the change...

Local Government

Hagerstown budget faces tough balancing act amid rising costs, state setbacks

HAGERSTOWN – City officials are wrestling with difficult decisions as they prepare to finalize Hagerstown’s $16.4 million fiscal year 2026 budget. During the...

Entertainment

Hagerstown to host weekend of music, art, community resilience

HAGERSTOWN – Weeks after a powerful windstorm and rapid recovery efforts, Hagerstown is ready to lift spirits and celebrate its community with Hagerfest...

Local Government

Hagerstown lauds community response after unpredicted powerful storm

HAGERSTOWN – Less than three days after powerful winds downed trees, littered streets and left thousands in the dark, Hagerstown is nearly fully...

Sports

Hagerstown’s new field house draws 62,000+ visitors in first two months

HAGERSTOWN – The Hagerstown Field House is off to a strong start, welcoming more than 62,000 visitors since opening its doors in February....

Local Government

Hagerstown eyes 5.5 cent property tax rate hike, expense cuts to close budget gap

HAGERSTOWN – The City of Hagerstown expects to close an unprecedented $16.4 million budget deficit heading into the 2026 fiscal year, but not...

Local Government

Hagerstown adopts new roadway safety plan

HAGERSTOWN – In response to ongoing concerns over roadway safety, the City of Hagerstown has unveiled a comprehensive Safety Action Plan to eliminate...

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