Local history, personal profiles, and editorials on the people, places, and things that make up the Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD areas.
I was speaking with the residents at a local nursing home today and reminded myself of a story that happened years ago and...
In smaller cities, it can be difficult to find restaurants that serve authentic international cuisine. As soon as I got the opportunity to...
You know sometimes you can’t get a word in edgewise these days. Everyone seems to be a Republican or Democrat, and you...
If I had to take a guess on the place that has seen the majority of my miles as a runner, other than...
Hagerstown’s City Park mirrors the cultural identity and historical legacy of a thriving western Maryland community. With a unique backstory that connects benevolent...
I found a quote the other day that talked about the power of words. I’m not sure people truly realize the strength of...
Henry David Thoreau lived a good life. The best part? He lived before life got complicated for the rest of us. No Wi-fi?...
I was up in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, last weekend, and I caught the news on TV from way out in Texas. Heavy and sudden...
Editor’s note: LocalNews1.org Content Coordinator Jillian Pavlick and her children have been bringing you recipes and kitchen adventures this summer with “What’s cooking.”...
The epic Battle of Gettysburg, a turning point in the American Civil War, is one of the most studied and discussed conflicts in...