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PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Veterans Day 2026 is Wednesday, Nov. 11, and businesses across the country are recognizing veterans and active-duty military members with free meals, discounts, and special offers. Here are some of the deals veterans and military members can find throughout Central Pennsylvania. Restaurants: Retail discounts: Personal care: Other Veterans Day offers: Veterans should […]
ANNAPOLIS – Maryland hunters harvested 89 black bears during the state’s 23rd annual black bear hunt held Oct. 26-31 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. The 2026 harvest was consistent with the 5-year average of 95 bears. The 2026 harvest consisted of 28 male and 61 female...
WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Members of Buchanan Trail Quilters “wrapped” veterans and government services employees in love, gratitude, comfort and support at a ceremony Nov. 4 in Evangelical Lutheran Church of Waynesboro. “Today, we pause to honor those whose service has shaped our nation – those who wore...
The Office of Congressman John Joyce will host a free Medicare Open Enrollment seminar Tuesday, November 10, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Chambersburg Senior Activity Center, 2593 Philadelphia Avenue, Chambersburg. The session is open to all Franklin County residents age 60 and older. Sharon Graham, regional administrator for...
WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Officers for the Waynesboro Area Senior High Rotary Interact Club for 2026-27 were installed at last week’s Rotary Club meeting. Waynesboro Rotary is the sponsor for the club, which draws students from the high school’s Future Business Leaders Association program. Rotarian Jeff Rock said...
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The Veterans Affairs Office held a veterans appreciation luncheon on Friday in Bedford County. Veterans had the opportunity to receive a free meal and connect with members of the community. Organizers said having the luncheon is a great way to give back to veterans...
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."
In six races, a single third party candidate represented the only alternative to Republicans and Democrats for voters in West Virginia House of Delegates and state Senate races. While most challenges were handily won by Democrat or Republican, two races in Berkeley County resulted in strong, competitive showings for the third party candidate.
HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 6, 2026) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a temporary road closure on Wishard Road on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to accommodate pipe replacement work. The closure will affect Wishard Road between Maryland Route 494 and a point approximately...
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (November 6, 2026) – In observance of Veterans Day, Washington County Government offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. County services will operate as listed below:. HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT. Airport terminal will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Allegiant air services will...
HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Hagerstown officials are taking additional steps to confirm the validity of the proposed Climb Farm annexation after Washington County challenged whether the property owners consented. At a Nov. 3 work session, the Hagerstown City Council reviewed a request to ratify the annexation petition and approve additional...
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,...
In 1892, U.S. Colored Troops who died in battle and in service were excluded from the Adams County Soldiers Memorial monument, which commemorated county residents who died in service during the Civil War. In 2026, they will be forgotten no longer. A new wayside marker created by Historic Gettysburg Adams...
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...
The Irish Grove Sanctuary broke ground today on a restoration project as a part of the "Marshes for Tomorrow initiative" through the National Audubon Society. The project is the first marsh restoration project of a much larger initiative aimed at reversing salt marsh loss across the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland's coastal bays.
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 is moving forward with a plan to build two new Chesapeake Bay Bridge spans and tear down the existing ones.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Gov. Wes Moore announced a major dynamic shift within his administration over the past two days, named a new chief of staff, and confirmed the upcoming departures of three cabinet secretaries. Manny Welsh, who has served as principal deputy chief of staff and Maryland’s first chief administrative officer since October 2025, was […]
BALTIMORE, Md. (7News) — Three members of Gov. Wes Moore’s Cabinet are leaving their roles, with interim leaders taking over Friday as the state begins searching for permanent replacements, the governor's office announced. Secretary of State Susan Lee is leaving for personal reasons after 24 years in Maryland...
