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The Washington County Parks and Recreation Department in Hagerstown, MD is excited to announce its summer offerings, which include pool passes, pavilion rentals, and summer camps.

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — Juneteenth, marking the 1865 proclamation of freedom for slaves, is more than a week away. The Doleman Black Heritage Museum in Hagerstown, Md. is unveiling an art exhibit this week. It will be looking back on the lifestyles of African Americans in the city from the pre-Civil War era […]

A Hagerstown woman going only by the name “Happy Dog Groomer” is giving credit to her late father and “a penny from heaven” that she found sitting on her steps after claiming a $100 prize on a separate ticket sold in May. The Washington County woman...

Massive Catfish Caught From Susquehanna River Breaks State Record. (Harrisburg, PA) -- A Franklin County fisherman has shattered Pennsylvania's fishing record with a massive catfish from the Susquehanna River. The Flathead Catfish pulled in by Michael Wherley weighed in at 66 pounds and 6 ounces. It broke the previous record by nearly 10 pounds for a fish caught three years ago along the Schuylkill River. The new record was deemed official after a check from a Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission official, who inspected and weighed the fish in person.

MARYLAND (WBFF) — Western Maryland has a new millionaire, thanks to a $2 million win on a scratch-off ticket sold in Hagerstown. Also, another four players won prizes of $100,000 or more in Baltimore, Leonardtown, Randallstown and Westminster in the past week. In total, 42 tickets worth $10,000 or...

The Doleman Black Heritage Museum in Hagerstown, Md. is unveiling an art exhibit this week. It will be looking back on the lifestyles of African Americans in the city from the pre-Civil War era to the late 20th century. Black Heritage Museum unveils new art exhibit ahead …. The Doleman...

Rose Van Camp is an avid gardener whose home is surrounded by tomatoes, lavender, roses, and most recently, lettuce and peas. Van Camp, who has been gardening for 40 years, added these plants to her collection after she visited the seed library at the Middletown Branch Library and left with a handful of free new seed packets.

The newly remodeled Washington County Senior Center fitness facility is now open, but its future hinges on additional funding. The “SeniorFit” center officially opened May 30. The Washington County Commission on Aging, the nonprofit group that owns the senior center, remodeled a 2,000 square foot garage for the...

Franklin County Visitors Bureau is excited to announce the finalists of A Cappella & Unplugged 2023. They are Elijah Myers from Fairplay, MD, Paul Minnich from Abbottsville, PA, Robert Twine from Mercersburg, PA, The RMS Experience from Shippensburg, PA, and Marrisa Porter from Felton, PA. The 2023 A Cappella & Unplugged finalists are bringing their undeniable and unique talent to the Final Round of A Cappella & Unplugged 2023 on July 15th, 7 PM. The five finalists will take to the steps of the 1865 Franklin County Courthouse to perform two songs as they vie for the $500 first prize and a chance to perform in front of thousands as part of the evening’s 1864 Ransoming, Burning & REBIRTH. The winner of this year’s competition will be chosen by the public with in-person ballot and a text-in option.

The Washington County Government has launched the 3rd annual Washington County, MD Ice Cream Trail, which invites people to visit all 11 locally-owned ice cream shops and collect stamps on their Ice Cream Trail map.

The park features a treble clef-shaped path with different instrument stations set up along it, as well as plants and flowers with music-themed names.

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Chick-fil-A recently unveiled plans to reconstruct portions of their Borough of Chambersburg location. According to Deputy Manager for the Borough of Chambersburg Phil Wolgemuth, Chick-fil-A submitted Land Development Plans back on May 16, 2023, that outline a plan to reconfigure their drive-thru. Specifically, the Land...

Students from the building construction trades class at Franklin County Career and Technology Center recently honed their skills while combining two community service projects — and did some recycling in the process. The students replaced the boards in the bleachers at the Mont Alto Fire Department carnival grounds, then...

Players across the state won nearly $30.5 million during week ending June 4. Western Maryland has a new millionaire, thanks to a $2 million win on a scratch-off ticket sold in Hagerstown. Meanwhile, another four players won prizes of $100,000 or more in Baltimore, Leonardtown, Randallstown and Westminster in the past week.

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National Doughnut Day is Friday and shops across the D.C. area are celebrating with free goodies and deals. National Doughnut Day began in 1938 by the Salvation Army in Chicago as a way to honor the women called “Doughnut Girls” who delivered tasty treats and assistance to troops during World War I — all while dodging bombs on the battlefield.

The $20 million reconstruction of the canal towpath near McMahon’s Mill in Williamsport is finished. Sen. Ben Cardin and Maryland Rep. David Trone attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, both emphasizing the importance that the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park has for the state. The project reconstructed and...

A woman, who insists on staying anonymous, in Hagerstown, Md. wins $2 million from Maryland lottery. A woman, who insists on staying anonymous, in Hagerstown, Md. wins $2 million from Maryland lottery. Georgetown baseball accumulating baseball honors. Condo owners frustrated with leaking, possible mold …. Some condominium owners in a...

Information in the calendar is subject to change or cancellation. If your organization changes or cancels an event listed in the What's NXT calendar, please notify us immediately by emailing lifestyle@herald-mail.com or calling 301-791-6024. To submit an event, email it to the calendar at lifestyle@herald-mail.com at least 2 1/2 weeks before the event.

A Hagerstown woman who won $2 million through a scratch-off game plans to honor her late father's dream of helping his family if he'd ever won enough money, according to the Maryland Lottery. The woman, who chose to use the nickname "Happy Dog Groomer," told the lottery she plans to...