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Hagerstown’s new ban on public camping confronts homelessness amid ongoing needs

HAGERSTOWN – A new city ordinance banning sleeping and camping in public spaces has drawn sharp criticism from community advocates and service providers,...

Local Government

Hagerstown Youth Council welcomes new members, expanded leadership

HAGERSTOWN – The voices of young residents will continue to be heard in City Hall as the Hagerstown Youth Council welcomed a new...

Local Government

Franklin County Commissioners to Weigh $2M in Spending, Jail Agreement, and Housing Lease

CHAMBERSBURG— Franklin County Commissioners will meet tomorrow to consider more than $2 million in county spending, housing agreements tied to federal programs, and...

Local Government

Hagerstown finalizes plan that could transform whole neighborhoods

HAGERSTOWN – The Hagerstown Housing Authority and city officials presented the final draft of the Choice Neighborhoods Transformation Plan on Aug. 19, setting...

Local Government

Heart of Civil War area highlights $1.2 million impact, seeks city partnership

HAGERSTOWN – Representatives of the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area urged the Hagerstown City Council on Aug. 19 to renew a...

Local Government

Franklin County Jail revises leadership, offers incentives amid staff shortages

CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Jail is restructuring its leadership and rolling out short-term incentives in response to ongoing staffing shortages after a...

Local Government

Hagerstown police seek update to loitering law, removing unconstitutional sections

HAGERSTOWN – City police are recommending changes to Hagerstown’s loitering ordinance to remove provisions that have been deemed unconstitutional for decades, while retaining...

Non-Profits

Washington County Historical Society seeks city help on new facility

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Historical Society is seeking the Hagerstown’s help to launch the first phase of a proposed $650,000 to $1...

Local Government

Hagerstown unveils 5-year plan for housing, infrastructure, public services

HAGERSTOWN – The City of Hagerstown is preparing to implement a five-year plan focused on housing, infrastructure, public services and economic opportunity with...

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Hager Visitor Center set for historic transformation

HAGERSTOWN – A cornerstone of Hagerstown’s history is getting a long-awaited facelift. City officials announced that renovations to the Jonathan Hager House Visitor...

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