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News Bites: Gaza Supply Crisis, US Fentanyl Crackdown, Maryland LGBTQ Book Opt-Out
Regional and national news from the Hub City and beyond!
Ken Buckler
June 29, 2025
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MCIC saves $12 million yearly through shared staffing while delivering advanced non-kinetic support to U.S. military operations.
June 28, 2025
Gaza’s health and humanitarian systems collapse under bombardment and blockade, forcing residents into life-threatening shortages and prompting UN calls for an immediate ceasefire and open aid routes.
June 27, 2025
New U.S. financial restrictions target Mexican banks linked to fentanyl trafficking, disrupting drug cartel money flows.
June 26, 2025
NATO sets 5% GDP defense spending goal by 2035, impacting U.S. budget priorities and defense industry.
June 25, 2025
Supreme Court restores Montgomery County parents’ right to opt out of LGBTQ-inclusive storybook lessons, mandating advance notice and excused absences.
June 27, 2025
Baltimore residents urged to register National Night Out events by July 16 for August 5 celebrations focused on community safety and police relations.
June 28, 2025
MTA’s MARC plan outlines phased, multimillion-dollar upgrades to expand all-day, weekday and weekend rail service after a 58% surge in 2025 ridership.
June 26, 2025
The West Virginia judge assigned to hear a mother’s vaccination lawsuit against the state school board has recused himself from the case, saying he wanted to avoid any conflict or impropriety.
June 26, 2025
A federal judge sentenced a Delaware County elected official who admitted his role in an ultimately unsuccessful scheme to steal a mayoral election to nearly two years in prison.
June 27, 2025
Milton man indicted for using his apartment to traffic cocaine; faces up to 30 years if convicted.
June 27, 2025
While some may have lamented the amount of rain Virginia experienced this spring, those soggy days and others to come are helping save crops as the temperature rises. The state’s soil is very moist which helps keep crops alive, even though rainy days may make it difficult for farmers to get tractors through their fields.
June 26, 2025
In a sweeping move aimed at promoting transparency and leveling the playing field in election access, the Virginia Department of Elections announced Monday that it will reduce the cost of purchasing voter lists by 90% starting next month.
June 25, 2025
New youth center opens in Hagerstown, offering expanded after-school programs and safer, modern space for local children and families.
June 25, 2025
New downtown Hagerstown art studio, Painting With a Purpose, to host grand opening July 18, offering classes and community events.
June 25, 2025
Waynesboro’s library launches free July programs for kids & teens—from storytimes and workshops to archaeology demos—registration required for select events.
June 25, 2025
2025’s Top 10 homebuying tips—from pre-approval to inspections—to guide you confidently through every step of the journey, nationwide.
June 27, 2025
In 1991, America led a 34-nation force to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation, showcasing military precision and global alliance strength.
June 25, 2025
America’s “First American” blended science, philosophy, and diplomacy to dispel provincial myths and secure his country’s place on the world stage.
June 25, 2025
Starting July 1, large food vendors across the state will no longer be allowed to use single-use expanded polystyrene, a plastic foam material commonly referred to by the brand name Styrofoam. That includes plates, cups, bowls, trays and hinged containers.
June 23, 2025
Shaun Porter now faces harassment allegations from Assistant City Attorney Michael Fry, adding to a $10 million defamation suit and a meeting ban.
June 24, 2025
Cyclists riding on Pennsylvania highways have no obligation to pull off the road to get out of the way of faster traffic, the state Supreme Court ruled this week.
June 23, 2025
An Alaska man was indicted in Maryland for possessing firearms while on the run from the law, facing up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
June 20, 2025