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Local history, personal profiles, and editorials on the people, places, and things that make up the Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD areas.
One year before the USA marks its 250th birthday, Carl’s Drug Store achieved a milestone in 2025, celebrating its 200th year in Greencastle....
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.”...
