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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...

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...

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