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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 · 2d
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Loudoun Water customers in Virginia face the third step of a three-year water and sewer rate increase on Jan. 1, 2027

Loudoun Water customers in Loudoun County, Virginia, will pay 7.0% more for water and sewer service starting Jan. 1, 2027, the third and last step of an increase the utility’s board approved on Dec. 12, 2024. The same 7.0% increase took effect on Jan. 1, 2025, and again on Jan. 1, 2026. The increases cover […] The post Loudoun Water customers in Virginia face the third step of a three-year water and sewer rate increase on Jan. 1, 2027 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Loudoun County, VA · 2d

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Hagerstown considers taking over Smithsburg water system amid $10 million in infrastructure needs

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Hagerstown officials are thinking about taking over Smithsburg’s water system. This move could lower utility bills for residents and shift responsibility for over $10 million in needed infrastructure upgrades to the city. At a work session on Nov. 3, Hagerstown’s City Council talked about possibly...

Smithsburg, MD · 15h
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Prince William County families get a look, and taste, at proposed school lunch menu items

WOODBRIDGE, Va. (7News) — Chicken dumplings, ceviche, cinnamon banana oatmeal muffins, and waffles were some of the items Prince William County students and their families sampled on Thursday. The goal: help shape what students will see on their lunch menu next year. Prince William County Public Schools held its...

Prince William County, VA · 2d
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Changing of the Guard: Maryland Prison Chief Scruggs Out Amid Deadly Year Behind Bars

Carolyn Scruggs is leaving her post as Maryland’s secretary of public safety and correctional services, ending a tenure marked by a decade-high surge in prison killings, a running fight with the union that represents corrections officers and months of public criticism from Western Maryland lawmakers over conditions inside the Hagerstown- and Cumberland-area prisons.

Maryland · 3d

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Small-Town Holidays Shine in the Mid-Atlantic

As winter settles across the region, communities from Maryland’s Eastern Shore to Pennsylvania and beyond prepare their streets and waterfronts for the season with tree lightings, markets, and parades that draw visitors seeking a slower pace. These towns emphasize local traditions and walkable settings that reward a weekend stay rather than a rushed day trip.

Maryland · 3d

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A Hidden Maryland Village Looks Like Something From the 1800s and You Can Explore It for Free

Historic log cabins double as working art studios, and you can explore them for free. That’s an unexpected find for a Maryland day trip, especially when the people inside are making things by hand. Follow the paths beneath towering spruce trees and you’ll find pottery, weaving, basket making, and...

Maryland · 2d

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New Bay Bridge: Maryland approves plan for new Chesapeake Bay Bridge spans

Maryland is moving forward with a plan to build two new Chesapeake Bay Bridge spans and tear down the existing ones.

Maryland · 4d

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Maryland’s proposed changes to native reptile, amphibian regulations could impact some pet owners

BETHESDA, Md. - Maryland is considering changes to its native reptile and amphibian regulations that could potentially impact some pet owners and prevent the collection of certain animals. What we know:. According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the regulation changes would prohibit the collection of diamondback terrapins...

Maryland · 2d

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Santa Claus to star in 2026 Christmas parades across MD's Lower Shore

Ho! Ho! Ho! Happy Holidays from Maryland's Lower Shore! Check out Delmarva Now's ultimate guide to 2026 Christmas parades in towns such as Ocean City, Berlin and beyond. If you don't see your local parade on our list, please email us at newshub@delmarvanow.com. WINTERFEST OF LIGHTS GUIDE: What's new at Ocean City's 2026/2027 Winterfest of Lights celebration Ocean City WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 The 43rd annual Ocean City Christmas Parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5. The parade will travel from Old Landing Road north to 120th Street. An awards presentation will be held at the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel following the parade. Onlookers are invited to bring chairs and blankets for the parade, and advised to arrive early to secure their viewing spot. The southbound lanes of Coastal Highway will be closed for the parade, allowing spectators to safely gather curbside. OCEAN CITY ELECTS NEW MAYOR: Ocean City Mayor Meehan loses re-election bid, plus council results Salisbury WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026 The 80th annual Salisbury Christmas Parade , hosted by the Salisbury Jaycees, will kick off Sunday, Dec. 6, at 1 p.m. The parade will begin at the corner of Civic Avenue and Mount Hermon

Ocean City, MD · 3d

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Blue Wave: Maryland Midterm Results 2026

Both the house and senate have been painted blue after the 2026 Primary Election this year. Voting took place this past Tuesday and many Frederick residents came out to the polls to support changes in the Board of Education, state government, sheriff. The huge victory for Democrats is important, and...

Maryland · 3d

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Concerns arise over Virginia law allowing accused or convicted criminals to seal records

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A new law went into effect in Virginia that makes it easier for accused criminals to seal their alleged crimes from public view. Supporters insist the idea behind the law was to help accused and convicted criminals get jobs and housing. But the new law also makes it more difficult for the public to find out if prosecutors botched or dropped cases and allowed criminals to walk free.

Virginia · 2d

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Governor Moore Announces Departure of Three Maryland Cabinet Members

Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced Friday, November 6, that three members of his Cabinet are stepping down from their positions, with interim and acting replacements named to lead their respective departments. Secretary of State Susan C. Lee is departing for personal matters after 24 years of service in state government...

Maryland · 2d

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Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces New Opportunity Zone Designations

ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Department of Housing and Community Development today announced Maryland’s nomination of 114 census tracts as Opportunity Zones under the federal Opportunity Zone program, which provides tax benefits to incentivize high-impact investments in low-income communities. Counties across Maryland submitted nominations of individual census tracts to the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. The department then worked with local officials, business owners, investors, and community development experts to evaluate the proposed areas and identify where Opportunity Zone designations would have the greatest benefit to their communities. Last month, the department submitted the state’s approved and recommended census tracts to the United States Department of the Treasury. On November 5, the U.S. Treasury released the official 2.0 designations.

Maryland · 3d

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5 Maryland Utility Bill Relief Programs Households Qualify For but Never Apply For

A household of four in Maryland can bring in up to $5,500 a month and still qualify for help with utility bills. Winter shut-off limits started Nov. 1, but they won’t pay your bill. Here are the Maryland utility bill relief programs households qualify for and never apply for.

Maryland · 3d

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‘Our System Is Broken’: Maryland Write-In Candidate Tonya Sweat Demands Answers After Zero Votes Appear on Election Website

Maryland write-in candidate Tonya Sweat has challenged the reporting of unofficial election results in the Prince George’s County executive race after the state’s election website showed her with zero votes, despite several voters saying they wrote her name on their ballots. “Our system is broken, and they will...

Maryland · 2d

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The Blue Wave Across Stafford

A massive blue wave surged across the United States, carrying Democrats to a commanding victory in the 2026 midterm elections and delivering them majorities in both the House and Senate. Stafford High School seniors were able to vote for the first time; the experience was an eye-opening introduction to American...

Stafford, VA · 3d

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THC Vapes Found At Four Charles County Schools, Including One With An 8-Year-Old Student

CHARLES COUNTY, Md. – On November 5, a student at La Plata High School, age 16, was found to be in possession of a vaping device containing THC. On November 4, a vaping device containing THC was recovered from a 14-year-old student at Davis Middle School. Also, two vaping devices were recovered from two students, ages 16 and 17, at Maurice McDonough High School, which tested positive for THC.

Charles County, MD · 3d

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Treasury approves 153 Virginia Opportunity Zones, including three in Alexandria

The city’s new zones are around Mark Center and near Van Dorn Street.

Alexandria, VA · 3d