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LOCAL HISTORY: Historical group honors the autograph – keepsakes linked to individual identities

Every adult has a signature. Many people once practiced penmanship, hoping to create a stylish and unique written moniker. However, that individual scrawl is seldom elevated to a status beyond a simple recording of a first and last name. Only...

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HOMELESSNESS: Increasing but local resources make an impact, Part II

According to annual U.S. government statistics, homelessness rose 18 percent nationally in 2024, and Pennsylvania recorded a 12 percent increase during that same period. Maryland’s homeless numbers also remain elevated. An organized...

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LOCAL HISTORY: Boonsboro-Maryland in miniature

Maryland has been called “America in Miniature” since it possesses many iconic national traits like splendid scenery and fascinating history, all found in a small state. Maryland boasts...

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LOCAL HISTORY: Waynesboro Christmas memories

Christmastime is a cherished season, and Waynesboro boasts a rich legacy of celebrations, events, and traditions that date back over a century. It’s...

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LOCAL HISTORY: Hagerstown’s M.P. Moller Pipe Organ Company

Every December, music is an essential holiday score for enjoying traditions and creating lasting memories. For more than a century, Hagerstown’s M.P. Moller Pipe Organ Company built instruments that brought those melodies to life, producing organs that played musical notes but...

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A weekend in Philly

During the holiday season or the coming winter months, Philadelphia is an easy weekend getaway offering discoveries on every block. As one of...

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Hub city vinyl- a dynamic Hagerstown venue where music cues memories

Lloyd and Sheree Thoburn embarked on a harmonious journey, seeking to establish a Hagerstown venue as a prominent stop on the regional music...

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LOCAL HISTORY: Waynesboro area landmarks – gone but not forgotten

Living in Waynesboro, local landmarks play sentimental roles in a performance that celebrates the community’s uniqueness and cultural values. Glancing at them from a distance, or entering their domain, reminds us we live in a place unlike any other. We are home. But like all towns, these...

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LOCAL HISTORY: The Hagerstown Town & Country Almanack – a long-running family tradition

A page of wisdom passed down through generations said a rural home required only two books. The first was a Bible to help...

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Central Pa. election preview, election day draws near!

Central Pennsylvania voters go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 5, to vote for candidates seeking local, state and national offices. Polls open at...

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