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Cockroaches, unsafe food temps among violations in Washington County inspections

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Food safety inspections conducted across Washington County in October found violations involving improper food temperatures, pest activity, sanitation, food storage and equipment maintenance at restaurants, grocery stores, schools and other food service facilities. The inspections included comprehensive reviews, complaint investigations, ownership-change inspections and follow-up visits. Several...

Washington County, MD · 19h
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This Charming Little Maryland Town Is So Budget Friendly It Feels Almost Too Good To Be True

There’s a moment when you first drive into Thurmont, Maryland, when the mountains appear in front of you and the flags are lining the street and the whole scene looks so unreasonably pleasant that your first instinct is to check if there’s a catch. There isn’t one.

Thurmont, MD · 17h
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Boonsboro Fire Company to host Breakfast with Santa

BOONSBORO, Md. — The First Hose Company of Boonsboro will host its annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 5, offering families an opportunity to enjoy breakfast, holiday activities and a visit with Santa Claus. The event will take place from 8 to 11 a.m. at the fire company,...

Boonsboro, MD · 13h
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One of Maryland’s Largest Local Facebook Groups Is Changing Hands After Founder Announces Difficult Decision

The founder of Everything Frederick, a Facebook group with more than 156,000 members, has announced that she is stepping away from overseeing the popular community platform and transferring its leadership to Caring Hearts, a Frederick County nonprofit organization. Shannon Flannery, who founded Everything Frederick in 2020, shared the decision in...

Frederick County, MD · 4d
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Franklin County shopping center to be redeveloped following sale

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Chambersburg Borough announced earlier this week that it has endorsed the sale of the Southgate Shopping Center in Franklin County. At a regular meeting on Monday, November 2, the Chambersburg Town Council endorsed selling the remainder of the Southgate Shopping Center to Inch & Co. of York County, which has plans […]

Chambersburg, PA · 6d

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Garrett County Holds 60 Percent Snow Chance Friday While Baltimore, Frederick, and Most of Maryland See Chilly Rain and a Sharp Cooldown

MARYLAND — Snow chances for the end of the week have dropped sharply across most of Maryland, but Garrett County in the far western part of the state still holds a 60 percent chance of snow by Friday evening. The National Blend of Models also shows a smaller 10 percent chance along the Catoctin Ridge in Frederick County. For most of the region, the storm will bring a chilly rain Thursday into Friday, followed by temperatures running close to 15 degrees below average.

Garrett County, MD · 19h

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Vehicle fire causes closure on I-81 in Franklin County: dispatch

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A portion of I-81 in Franklin County has been shut down due to a reported vehicle fire. Dispatch said they received a report of the fire around 10:30 p.m. on I-81 southbound in Antrim Township. Officials said the lanes near exit 5 is currently...

Franklin County, PA · 20h

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Neighbors of Frederick park concerned that new mural doesn’t fit surroundings

The colorful mural on a bridge over Carroll Creek is drawing some ire from neighbors, not for its vivid creativity but over concerns that it doesn't align aesthetically with its surroundings.

Frederick, MD · 1d

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Smithsburg Council weighs Hagerstown water system proposal

SMITHSBURG, Md. — Smithsburg officials are considering turning the town’s water system over to Hagerstown in a move that could lower water bills and provide millions of dollars in improvements, but questions remain about the town’s outstanding debt and other financial obligations. The proposal prompted a lively...

Smithsburg, MD · 3d

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Washington County Commission to consider $2.6 million in jail renovations

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will consider $2.6 million in renovations for the county detention center, a $1.3 million level funding plan for community organizations and proposed changes to pedestrian and bicycle facilities along U.S. 40 when it meets Tuesday, Nov. 10. The commissioners...

Washington County, MD · 1d

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ANTIETAM NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD Sharpsburg, Maryland

This major battle fought by 100,000 soldiers lasted 12 hours on September 17,1862 left 23,000 killed, wounded or missing. General Robert E. Lee and the Confederate Army forded the Potomac River and retreated to Virginia. We enjoyed the movie in the visitor center documenting the battle and then drove around the battlefield afterwards.

Sharpsburg, MD · 2d

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Wonder plans spring 2027 opening in Franklin County

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Wonder, a food hall concept that allows customers to combine dishes from multiple restaurant menus in one order, plans to open a Franklin County location in spring 2027. The restaurant is planned for 520 Gateway Ave. in the North Chambersburg Village Center. Wonder officials confirmed the...

Franklin County, PA · 6d

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Washington County outlines proposed data center regulations, sets 2027 timeline

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Washington County officials have shared proposed rules for data center development. These include minimum distances from homes, noise limits, energy guidelines and environmental protections. The county will review these proposals through a series of Planning Commission meetings until 2027. At a Board of County Commissioners meeting,...

Washington County, MD · 3d

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Where to get a free Thanksgiving meal in Franklin County in 2026

Churches and organizations in Franklin County are offering free Thanksgiving meals. Meal options are available in Chambersburg and Greencastle on various dates leading up to Thanksgiving. Some locations offer dine-in, carry-out, and delivery services for their free meals. Several organizations are also providing free turkeys and groceries for those who...

Franklin County, PA · 9h

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Revive Medical Wellness and Aesthetics opens new Hagerstown location

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Starting out in 2024 in Williamsport as an in-home practice, Revive Medical Wellness and Aesthetics celebrated its new clinic location last week with a grand opening ceremony. Supporters and local officials turned out to welcome the new business to Mount Aetna Road and explore what the clinic has to offer.

Hagerstown, MD · 2d

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Retirees In This Maryland 55+ Community Gather At A Lodge Where The Gym And Pool Turn Neighbors Into Friends

Some friendships start at a lap lane. Others begin beside a treadmill, with two people comparing step counts and discovering they live three doors apart. In one active adult neighborhood near Frederick, Maryland, a single clubhouse has become the place where that kind of thing happens almost daily. It holds a gym built to win awards, a swimming pool that rarely fills up with kids, walking paths, a kitchen, and room for retirement parties and family events.

Frederick, MD · 1d

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New Franklin County facility offers a different approach to mental health treatment

Arkview Behavioral Health's new facility in Fayetteville brings individualized mental health treatment to Franklin County. On a winding road in Franklin County, a former school building has been transformed into a place where people can focus on their mental health through a structured curriculum and individualized therapy. Arkview Behavioral Health...

Franklin County, PA · 1d

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Adams County SPCA takes in 50 chinchillas rescued from Ohio breeding facility

ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Fifty chinchillas were transferred to the Adams County SPCA after they were rescued from a breeding facility in Ohio last month. The chinchillas came from a facility in Janera, Ohio, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The owner was forced to surrender nearly 1,100 chinchillas who were living in "deeply troubling conditions."

Adams County, PA · 3d

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Local Christmas Parades and Tree Lighting Events Scheduled for November and December

Communities across Franklin, Cumberland, and Fulton counties are preparing for the holiday season with Christmas parades, tree lighting ceremonies, and community celebrations scheduled throughout November and December. The holiday events begin Thursday, November 19, in Carlisle and continue through Saturday, December 12, in Mechanicsburg. November 19. Carlisle: Christmas Parade at...

Fulton County, PA · 1d

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20 artists to open their studios for Jefferson County tour

Artists across Jefferson County will open their studios to visitors Nov. 14-15 for the 37th annual Over the Mountain Studio Tour. The free, family-friendly tour will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days and feature 20 artists at 11 stops, according to a community announcement. Visitors can meet artists, see demonstrations and take part in some hands-on activities showcasing a variety of art and craft techniques. Painting, jewelry and ceramics At stop No. 1, Anne Rule-Thompson will demonstrate encaustic painting, using molten beeswax and collaged materials to create surfaces in her work. Jewelry artist Roselyn Mendez also will display her work at the stop. At Rock Fusion Studios, stop No. 2, Tatyana Ziderov and Evgeny Ziderov will demonstrate glass and jewelry-making techniques. Visitors can try working with clay on a potter's wheel at stop No. 3 with potter Esther Murphy. Melanie Brownsmith will demonstrate smocking and embroidery techniques. Stop No. 4 will feature paintings, prints and other work by Rebecca Jones and Judy Rand. Fiber art, woodworking and blacksmithing Fiber art will be featured at several locations on the tour. At stop No. 8, weaver Diane Myers will demonstrate weaving and spinning wool into yarn. Wood artist Steve

Jefferson County, WV · 14h