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The Bison Foundation has named a new leader. Rick Galena was named executive director of the Bison Foundation, a 26-year-old independent charitable organization dedicated to enriching educational opportunities for students and teachers in the Carlisle Area School District. Galena, a Carlisle native, has more than three decades of experience in...
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."
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (November 6, 2026) – The Washington County Division of Environmental Management, Department of Water Quality, has completed an Enhanced Nutrient Removal (ENR) upgrade and expansion of the Smithsburg Wastewater Treatment Plant, improving nutrient removal capabilities and increasing capacity to accommodate planned growth. The project increased the...
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...
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...
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,...
YEAGERTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — A Mifflin County community is considering four zoning ordinance amendments, including one pertaining to data centers and another pertaining to wind turbines. Derry Township Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Monday, Nov. 16 at 4:30 p.m. according to a public notice. It will be held at the Derry Township Senior […]
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...
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...
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.
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.
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 is moving forward with a plan to build two new Chesapeake Bay Bridge spans and tear down the existing ones.
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...
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
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...
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.
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...
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.
