BATTLE OF HANCOCK COMMEMORATION
Hancock, Md., commemorated its role in the Civil War through a series of events held Jan. 5–8, 2012. One hundred fi.... more
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A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
I grew up watching Charles Schultz's Peanuts gang celebrate Christmas centered around their now legendary anemic tr.... more
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DOLEMAN BLACK HERITAGE MUSEUM HOSTS BENEFIT
Almost two weeks after Halloween, one could still see people in masks congregating at Hagerstown's Cortland Mansion.... more
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CHAMBERSBURG SMOKETOBERFEST
If you were driving north of Greencastle on Saturday, Oct. 15, the smell of smoking meats might have led you to the.... more
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48TH ANNUAL CATOCTIN COLORFEST
My wife, ever keen to find new places to go, told me about an event called Colorfest in Thurmont. She said that the.... more
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2011 SHARPSBURG HERITAGE FESTIVAL
At 10 a.m. on Sept. 17,
down Main Street in Sharpsburg a marching band passed. This was the
Rohrersville Cornet.... more
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FASHION FOR PAWS FUND-RAISER FOR HUMANE SOCIETY
Walking into the lobby of Hagerstown's Ramada Plaza on Aug. 5, one immediately had to notice a trail of paws decora.... more
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KNOB HALL WINERY HOSTS GIRLS INC. BENEFIT
Knob Hall Winery hosted its first-ever 0.1k "Marathon" on Saturday, July 23, a benefit for the nonprofit .... more
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TOUR OF WASHINGTON COUNTY COMES TO HAGERSTOWN
More than 350 amateur bicycle racers brought their talents to Washington County the weekend of June 17, 2011 for th.... more
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11TH ANNUAL POWER OF DC EVENT COMES TO HAGERSTOWN
The 11th Annual Power of DC Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Racing Challenge came to Hagerstown on June 11 and 12.
On .... more
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TAKE FLIGHT II COMES TO DOWNTOWN HAGERSTOWN
Visiting cities like Frederick and Ocean City in recent years, one cannot help but notice the statues along the str.... more
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WCHS'S MAD HATTER'S BALL AND 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
On Saturday, April 1, 2011 one could see a large number of well dressed people, many of whom were wearing hats of a.... more
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WASHINGTON COUNTY TEEN IDOL 2011
Photographer's note: It gives me great pleasure to present this first-ever Out and About feature shot and written e.... more
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TWO TOP ORGANIZATION HOSTS FUND-RAISER FOR WOUNDED WARRIORS PROJECT
With the lights of Whitetail Resort a nightly glow in the mountains, one might envision who, at the moment you look.... more
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GOURMET GOAT HOSTS BENEFIT FOR COMMUNITY FREE CLINIC
On Sunday, Jan. 30, the Gourmet Goat hosted its second annual Wine and Cheese Silent (and Lively) Auction benefitin.... more
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CHAMBERSBURG COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS ICING ON THE CAKE CONTEST
The ninth annual Chambersburg IceFest was bigger than ever in 2011. What began as a downtown walk with 20 ice sculp.... more
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HOSPICE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY CELEBRATES 30 YEARS
Thirty years ago in Hagerstown, people facing terminal illness generally had one of two choices: remain.... more
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ALSATIA CLUB STAGES MONTE CARLO FUNDRAISER
Back in 1911 Hagerstown, there wasn't much for young boys to do in town. One group of young men started.... more
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GIRLS INC. GRAPES FOR GIRLS FUNDRAISER
In the late 1800s, women who migrated from rural areas to work in textile mills and factories needed help. There wa.... more
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REACH HOSTS TASTE OF THE TOWN EVENT AT HCC
Oftentimes the ARCC building at Hagerstown Community College is filled up with crowds cheering athletic events or h.... more
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BLOSSOM SCHOOL OF ETIQUETTE COTILLION BALL
Going about our daily lives in public, one cannot help but think that refined manners are the product o.... more
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RETREAT THROUGH WILLIAMSPORT CIVIL WAR EVENT
Pulling up to the Springfield Farm grounds, the tents and covered wagon of an encampment immediately ev.... more
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FIFTH ANNUAL MOUNTAINTOP HERITAGE DAYS
For those that thought the northern mountains of our county are a sleepy place of little activity, the One Mounta.... more
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SECOND ANNUAL BOONSBORO GREEN FEST A BIG HIT
Despite early morning rain and strong winds, an estimated 2,500 people attended Boonsboro's second annual Green Fes.... more
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2010 POTTER'S BOWL AT THE EAGLE'S CLUB
When one first hears about the Potter’s Bowl, there may be some confusion as to the nature of the event. A bowling .... more
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HAGERSTOWN MODEL TRAIN MUSEUM HOSTS DISPLAY
Just a ways south of the Antietam Battlefield outside Sharpsburg sits a little train station. This is the home of t.... more
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LOCAL EXHIBITION AIRS REAL ESTATE FRUSTRATIONS - UPDATED
As Out and About photographer for Hagerstown magazine for almost four years, I have had the privilege of more than .... more
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2ND ANNUAL WORLD WAR II WEEKEND/USO CANTEEN AND DANCE
The Town of Williamsport and the Town Museum hosted the Second annual WWII Weekend / USO Canteen and Dance in Octob.... more
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STAR COMMUNITY CENTER HOSTS 11TH ANNUAL BARNYARD JAMBOREE
Early in the morning Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, tractors and vehicles made their way a few miles off of Huyetts Crossr.... more
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BEAVER CREEK SCHOOL MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE
On Sept. 27 the Beaver Creek School Museum opened its doors for an open house event featuring live outdoor entertai.... more
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BRIDGE OF LIFE CHURCH HOSTS ART SHOWS
As part of an ongoing effort to contribute to downtown Hagerstown's Arts and Entertainment District, Bridge of Life.... more
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WILLIAMSPORT DAYS 2009
A long line of cars along US-11 emanated from the entrance to Byron Memorial Park on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 22–2.... more
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FAIRPLAY DAYS 2009
The gathering crowd at the Fairplay Fairground did not drown out the sound of pounding hooves just beyond. Fairplay.... more
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AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY THEATRE'S 'NEVERLAND' COMES TO WEINBERG THEATER
It has been said that very creative individuals often struggle to share an artistic vision that is free enough from.... more
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WOMEN IN THE OUTDOORS HOLDS NINTH ANNUAL EVENT
At the end of a long lane surrounded by deciduous trees, the Woodmont Lodge looks over an impressive vista of steep.... more
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SPRINGFEST COMES TO SHARPSBURG
After the last notes of the Western Maryland Blues Fest died away Saturday night, one might have been let down by.... more
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB HOSTS 19TH ANNUAL STEAK & BURGER DINNER
The youth of the Boys & Girls Club recently stepped out in more ways than one at the Venice Inn on May 21.... more
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DISCOVERY STATION'S TITANIC EXHIBIT COMES ALIVE
It seems like the mystique of the Titanic has sailed it into the wonder of a new generation. On April 25, the Disco.... more
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WASHINGTON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL EXHIBIT THE GREAT MASTERS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY
Over the past few years Washington County has been pleasantly blossoming with arts opportunities for student artist.... more
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2009-10 WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TEACHER HONORED
It is well known that Washington County Public schools proudly offer a “world class” education for their students.... more
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5TH ANNUAL ALPACA FARM DAYS HIGHLIGHTS COUNTY'S "ALTERNATIVE LIVESTOCK"
To the surprise of many, Washington County is home to a growing population indigenous to the Peruvian highlands. Th.... more
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3RD ANNUAL TEEN IDOL ROCKS THE MARYLAND THEATRE
Local youth who once complained about a lack of entertainment attractions now have a little bit of Hollywood downto.... more
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SAGITTARIUS SALON HOSTS 11TH ANNUAL BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR "LIFE IS A GIFT"
Sagittarius Salon opened its doors on Sunday, March 1, and received perhaps its biggest crowd yet for the salon's 1.... more
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HAGERSTOWN MAGAZINE'S 2009 BRIDAL GALA GRACES DOWNTOWN
Hagerstown Magazine’s 2009 Bridal Gala came to Duffy’s on Sunday, February 22, and rolled out the most comprehensiv.... more
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STUDENT ARTS AWARDS RECEPTION AT USMH DRAWS CROWD
Approximately 300 people attended the awards reception for “Currents: Trends for Young Visual Arts," an exhibi.... more
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WASHINGTON COUNTY STUDENT ART SHOWCASE FIRST EDITION
Student photographers in Washington County are proving that artists shine despite their setbacks.Maelin Keller and .... more
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DISCOVERY STATION GALA AND EXHIBIT OPENING
(above: The ribbon is cut in the opening ceremony of the Discovery Station’s new Morse Code exhibit.)
Th.... more
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27TH ANNUAL VALLEY CRAFT NETWORK TOUR
On the weekend of Nov. 22, the Valley Craft Network hosted its 27th annual Holiday Studio Tour. Seven different art.... more
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HUMANE SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSTS BARK IN THE PARK
Bark in the Park has come to Hagerstown. The Doub’s Woods Park filled up early on Oct. 11 with dog owners and enthu.... more
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NINTH ANNUAL GALA IN THE STACKS HOSTED AT CENTRAL LIBRARY
It’s only once a year that the downtown library gets “dressed up” for a night. The ninth annual Gala in the Stacks .... more
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ANNUAL STEAM AND CRAFT SHOW RETURNS TO SMITHSBURG
For over 30 years, the last weekend in September has brought the Steam and Craft Show to Smithsburg for a two-day e.... more
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FORT FREDERICK RE-ENACTMENT BRINGS HISTORY TO LIFE
(A file of Maryland Colonial British Forces (above) fire their rifles in the direction of hostile forces having bre.... more
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29TH ANNUAL LEITERSBURG PEACH FESTIVAL DRAWS BIGGEST CROWD EVER
It might seem a bit outside the beaten path – both in terms of geography and the revel of the general public – but .... more
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MUDD VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT BENEFITS THE COMMUNITY FREE CLINIC
It’s not too often that construction vehicles come to the grounds of Citicorp to dig enormous holes in the ground. .... more
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FIFTH ANNUAL ART IN THE PARK COMES TO HAGERSTOWN
(above: Dale Wolfson of Kids
Learning After School instructs children in arts activities in
front of City Park’.... more
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FASHION FORECAST SPRING/SUMMER 2008
On Saturday, April 26, downtown’s Alter Ego boutique, Sagittarius Salon, and Washington County Public Schools all c.... more
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DOWNTOWN LIVE! ROCK N' RIDE ROLLS INTO HAGERSTOWN
On Saturday, Sept.,8, Hagerstown magazine caught up with
Toni Britton, Director of Marketing and Entertainment wit.... more
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THE 4TH ANNUAL POOCH PLUNGE
The 4th Annual Pooch Plunge was celebrated at Potterfield Pool on Wednesday, September 5th from 6-9pm.This year's e.... more
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SUMMERFEST 2007 CONCERT BENEFITS LOCAL MUSICIAN
“What this is really about is the musical community coming
together in support of one of its own.” Jay Parks, fe.... more
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DAVE RIDER JET CENTER HOSTS FOURTH ANNUAL FATHER'S DAY FLY-IN
(above: All eyes were on the skies as an A-10 jet cut through the air.)
“Can you believe that, Dad?”
With.... more
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REGIONAL JURIED EXHIBIT COMES TO THE DELAPLAINE CENTER
Frederick’s Delaplaine
Visual Arts
Education Center
hosted a special reception for its annual Regional Juried .... more
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WASHINGTON COUNTY MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOSTS ANNUAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS ART EXHIBITION
The Washington County Museum
of Fine Arts hosted the annual Washington County Public Schools art show
opening rec.... more
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2007 MCDONALD'S ROUNDBALL CLASSIC: "THE CIVIL WAR ON THE FLOOR"
Saturday, March 24, 2007, area high school basketball
players got their chance to shine on the court in the Second.... more
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THE WASHINGTON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL PRESENTS TOM RENNER'S ENCOUNTERS (INCLUDING AN INTERVIEW WITH THE ARTIST)
The Washington County Arts Council opened its doors
Saturday, March 24, 2007 for its newest exhibition: Tom Re.... more
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ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION HOSTS 4TH ANNUAL FORGET-ME-NOT GALA: DANCING WITH THE STARS
photos of couples by Christian Heurich.The Fourth Annual Forget-Me-Not Gala returned this year with
an inspired th.... more
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M&T BANK HOSTS THE FIFTH ANNUAL CHAMBERSBURG ICE FEST
(above: The square in Chambersburg glistens
with fresh snow at the start of the IceFest.)
From Fe.... more
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DISCOVERY STATION HOSTS OPEN HOUSE EVENT
Showcasing its newest exhibits and reaching out for
community partnership, Hagerstown’s
Discovery Station opened .... more
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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CELEBRATION AT HCC: UNITY IN DIVERSITY
(above: Reverend Darin Mency of the Greater Campher Temple
recites in earnest King’s famous “I Have a Dream” speec.... more
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THE LEITERSBURG HAUNTED HOUSE PERFORMS ITS 29TH SEASON
(above: The impressive Leiterburg School building, built in 1914, became the home of the Leitersburg Haunted House .... more
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WASHINGTON COUNTY MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS CELEBRATES 75TH ANNIVERSARY
(above: The Potomac Classical Youth Ballet Company www.pcybc.com stages a performance based on Mary Alice Baumgardn.... more
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B'NAI ABRAHAM TEMPLE RECEIVES TORA
The B'nai Abraham Temple was honored with the gift of a Torah on September 15, 2006.Rabbi Fred Raskind received the.... more
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FREE FOR ALL FINE ART EXHIBITION AT THE WASHINGTON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL GALLERY
(above: A gallery visitor considers the paintings of Kevin Slivka and Michael Maginnis.)Nearly
100 original works .... more
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ONE NIGHT STAND COMEDY SHOWCASE 3 AT STINGER'S "NEST"
The One Night Stand Comedy Showcase was the maiden event in Stinger's newly-renovated performance arena &.... more
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AMATEUR NIGHT AT THE MARYLAND THEATRE, JULY 26.
(above: Tamecca McAllister's delicate yet earnest voice filled the air with a permeating warmth.)The Maryland Theat.... more
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ONE NIGHT STAND COMEDY SHOWCASE IN DOWNTOWN HAGERSTOWN
Beadle 1 Entertainment presented One Night Stand Comedy Showcase 2 on
July 20, 2006 at 43 South Ristorante. Chad B.... more
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AMATEUR NIGHT AT THE MARYLAND THEATRE, JULY 12
Brian Sullivan, the Maryland Theatre's Executive Director,
believes the next great performance talent could emerge.... more
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FAIRPLAY'S FIRE COMPANY CARNIVAL, JUNE 13-17.
The Carnival came to the town of Fairplay from June 13-17 courtesy of the Fairplay Fire Company. A small entryway o.... more
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THE ANNUAL RELAY FOR LIFE WALK AT THE SOUTH HAGERSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL TRACK.
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life program was held from Friday evening through Saturday morning at the SHH.... more
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ART ON THE AVENUE OPEN-AIR FESTIVAL AT THE BENJAMIN ART GALLERY
On Saturday, May 20, Benjamin Art Gallery held its Art on the Avenue event from 10am-5pm. The open-air art festival.... more
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HORIZON GOODWILL HOSTS ITS 51ST ANNUAL POWER OF WORK AWARDS DINNER
Embracing hope and honoring industry are the core values of Horizon Goodwill's Power of Work program. The dinner ev.... more
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CHILI FOR CHARITY
In the weeks leading up to this year’s Hagerstown Suns Chili Cook-off
and Music Festival, Terry Carr of Greencastl.... more
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