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County Commissioners Side with Hagerstown on Dual Highway Plan, Citing Parking, Transit and E-Bike Concerns

The Washington County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 on Tuesday to send a letter to the Maryland State Highway Administration supporting the City of Hagerstown’s preferred design for a state pedestrian safety project on US 40. The vote puts the city and the county on the same side as the state decides whether to add bike lanes through downtown.

Hagerstown, MD · 1d
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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 · 3d
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Beyond the Basics: Modernizing Digital Infrastructure to Drive Frederick County’s Business Growth

As Frederick County continues to thrive as a hub for innovation, healthcare, financial services, and vibrant local commerce, digital connectivity has become as essential to business success as physical infrastructure. Just as reliable roads and power grids underpin commercial operations, robust bandwidth and network stability now form the digital foundation for organizations across the region.

Frederick County, MD · 2d
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MCPS considers amendments to school field trip policy

Rockville, MD — MCPS is evaluating amendments to the school field trip policy that would end the practice of using field trips as incentives with the goal of creating equal access to out-of-school opportunities. The Division of School Leadership and the Division of Teaching and Learning have submitted a...

Montgomery County, MD · 3d
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Celebrate an Olde Tyme Christmas in Harpers Ferry

Two December weekends bring carolers, carriage rides, and festive markets to historic Harpers Ferry. Step back in time and celebrate the holidays in historic Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, during Olde Tyme Christmas, December 4–6 and 12–13, 2026. This annual 19th-century-themed holiday celebration features an opening ceremony, a tree...

Harpers Ferry, WV · 1d

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Maryland Lists Lane Closures on I-95, I-81, US 13 and I-895 Toll Plaza

State road-closure records posted Nov. 11 list planned lane or shoulder closures on I-95, I-81, US 13 and the I-895 northbound toll plaza. None gives an end time, and three do not say why. Drivers should check Maryland's CHART 511 service for current conditions. The post Maryland Lists Lane Closures on I-95, I-81, US 13 and I-895 Toll Plaza appeared first on TANTV .

Washington County, MD · 20h

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Army veteran now helps seniors — and fellow vets — find support in Maryland

An Army veteran turned home care owner in Ellicott City is helping seniors and hiring fellow veterans to give back.

Ellicott City, MD · 14h

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Loudoun County Eyes 199 Public Parcels To Jump-Start Affordable Housing

Loudoun County has identified roughly 199 county- and school-owned parcels that could potentially support attainable housing, according to a staff analysis presented to the county's Transportation and Land Use Committee. But officials caution that most of those sites are not simply shovel-ready — many would require policy decisions, new partnerships, or even the formal conveyance of school property before a single unit could break ground.

Loudoun County, VA · 2d

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Montgomery County Landlords Will Be Required to Accept Personal Checks and Money Orders

The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved Bill 40-26 on Tuesday, November 10, requiring landlords to accept checks, personal checks or money orders as forms of rent payment. The legislation, led by Council President Natali Fani-González, aims to provide renters with more payment options, particularly those who do not use traditional...

Montgomery County, MD · 20h

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Montgomery County Passes Bills Restricting Hiring of Former ICE Agents

The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed two bills on Tuesday, November 10, aimed at strengthening protections for immigrant residents, including restrictions on hiring former federal immigration enforcement employees and expanded housing discrimination protections. Both bills were sponsored by Councilmember Kristin Mink (District 5). Expedited Bill 29-26, the Community Trust in...

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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Briskman Puts Residents and Data Centers in Focus

Standing near a 57-acre property in Broadlands where nearly 800,000 square feet of data center development is proposed, Loudoun County Supervisor Juli Briskman (D-Algonkian) brought her campaign for chair of the Board of Supervisors to Ashburn on Tuesday, Nov. 10, challenging county leadership over decisions she said have allowed data centers to expand near established neighborhoods and schools.

Loudoun County, VA · 1d

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Montgomery Proposes $4.6 Million From Reserves, Including $1.2 Million to Keep Care for Noncitizens Who Lost Medicaid

Update, Nov. 10: The county’s Department of Health and Human Services knows of eight residents (five in Developmental Disabilities Administration waiver programs and three in other Maryland Department of Health waiver programs) who were projected to lose waiver services Oct. 1, but requested funds for about 30 because it is uncertain the state’s list is complete, according to the county Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice’s Nov. 9 assessment of Supplemental Appropriation #27-29. The assessment puts the developmental disabilities share at an estimated $708,492 over nine months for 15 participants.

Montgomery County, MD · 3d

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Montgomery Council President Fani-González Explains 6-5 Dickerson Incinerator Vote, Hopes for 20-Year Horizon

Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González discussed the 6-5 vote to keep the Dickerson incinerator open, saying she hopes the long-term commitment lasts at least 20 years and that costs would come from an enterprise fund. The post Montgomery Council President Fani-González Explains 6-5 Dickerson Incinerator Vote, Hopes for 20-Year Horizon appeared first on TANTV .

Montgomery County, MD · 21h

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A Letter From Inside: Maryland Guard’s Top General to Visit Incarcerated Veterans on Veterans Day

A military veteran serving time at the Central Maryland Correctional Facility wrote directly to the commander of the Maryland National Guard and asked her to come visit — to speak with the veterans inside who, like her, once wore the uniform of the United States. She said yes. Maj....

Maryland · 2d

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Five Acres, Sixteen Homes, and a $3.5 Million Question

Takoma Park bought and protected part of the former Washington-McLaughlin School land as Dorothy’s Woods. Now the city has passed on the remaining five-acre site as a recreation-center location, the asking price has plunged by $3.5 million, and a newly formed company proposes 16 privately owned homes. What changed, and what would the city gain or give up?

Takoma Park, MD · 2d

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Loudoun County Hypothermia Prevention Shelter Opens November 15

Loudoun County’s Hypothermia Prevention Shelter will open Sunday, Nov. 15, providing overnight shelter for adults experiencing homelessness during the colder months. The temporary shelter, located at 101 Blue Seal Drive SE in Leesburg, will operate seven nights a week from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through March 31. It is available to single adults ages 18 and older who are experiencing homelessness due to a housing crisis.

Loudoun County, VA · 2d

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City council weighs annexation of Washington County land for data center

Hagerstown City Council is exploring annexing 172 acres in Washington County to attract a new business, possibly a data center.

Hagerstown, MD · 20h

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Hagerstown American Legion Post salutes those who served in Veterans Day ceremony

In western Maryland, a wreath-laying ceremony at the American Legion hall here today.

Hagerstown, MD · 21h

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Germantown Plan Goes to the Planning Board Thursday: Room for 5,300 More Homes, Taller Buildings, Fewer Road Lanes

Montgomery Planning’s first full draft of a new plan for Germantown would make room for nearly 5,300 more homes, allow buildings as tall as 145 feet near the MARC station and along MD 355, and take lanes off six streets, according to the working draft the Planning Board takes up Thursday, Nov. 12.

Germantown, MD · 1d

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Montgomery County Council Approves New Requirements for Airbnb

The Montgomery County Council passed Bill 42-26 on Tuesday, November 10, requiring online short-term rental platforms to verify that properties have a valid County rental license before listing them. The legislation, led by Councilmember Shebra Evans, aims to reduce lost County revenue from short-term rentals operating without complying with existing...

Montgomery County, MD · 6h