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Singer gallery to celebrate repairs
By Rebecca Massie Lane Special to The Herald-Mail In 1949, Anna Brugh Singer traveled to Hagerstown to dedicate the addition of two wings to the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, including the Singer Memorial Gallery. She and her husband, William,...Tags: Museums, Human Interest, Arts, Artists, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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Film review: '42' scores a triple
Special to The Herald-MailToo many weeks ago, I proclaimed "Jack the Giant Slayer" to be the first half-decent movie of 2013. Now along comes "42," and I am proclaiming it to be the first really good movie of 2013. It should not have taken us more than three months to get the...Tags: Christopher Meloni, Justice and Rights, Crime, Law and Justice, Racism, Jack the Giant Slayer (movie)
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Hotel occupancy on the increase in Washington County
dona@herald-mail.comEditor’s note: This is one in an occasional series of stories about findings and recommendations in the Hagerstown and Washington County Economic Development Strategic Plan. Sunday’s stories look at travel and tourism. Coming Monday: Areas...Tags: Babe Ruth, Tourism and Leisure, Washington Monument, Gardens and Parks, Trips and Vacations
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Harlem choir makes a joyful noise in Hagerstown
marieg@herald-mail.comThey’ve been called “Angels in Harlem.” And it’s a pretty appropriate tag. Using their heavenly, note-blending voices, members of the Harlem Gospel Choir lift the spirit, touch the soul and share the joy of their faith. And,...Tags: Music, Concerts, Music Industry, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Arts and Culture
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Bonanza event set for Saturday at Fort Ritchie
Fort Ritchie Community Center invites the community to its Last Chance Bonanza Saturday in the gymnasium at Fort Ritchie Community Center, 14421 Lake Royer Drive, Cascade. Only 139 tickets will be sold for the event, which includes dinner, dessert, games...Tags: Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Culture, Arts and Culture, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Washington County location major plus in economic development strategic plan
dona@herald-mail.comEditor’s note: This is one in an occasional series of stories about findings and recommendations in the Hagerstown and Washington County Economic Development Strategic Plan. “Location, location, location” is an old real estate adage...Tags: Local Government, Poverty, Washington, DC, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Citigroup Incorporated
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Developer says 'Hagerstown has it'
cj.lovelace@herald-mail.comA planned $300 million downtown redevelopment project in Glassboro, N.J., currently being completed by Sora Development, a real estate development firm that’s expressed interest in doing something similar in Hagerstown, has been well-received, an...Tags: Rentals, Ocean City, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Baltimore Hotels, Sora
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Spence Perry: We must not scare away hope
The legislative machine in Washington crept back into motion early this month, and there were indications amidst the screeching and growling that it might be good to go long enough to get the country out of its self-inflicted economic ditch. The holiday...Tags: College Baseball, Culture, Religion and Belief, Philosophy, Arts and Culture
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Business Briefs - Jan. 6
Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce welcomed 11 new members in December, bringing its membership to 950. New members are: - Aflac, Andrew Powell, 550 Cleveland Ave.,...Tags: Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Finance, Chiropractic, Tourism and Leisure, Economy, Business and Finance
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Brad Sell and Jenny Fleming: Task force's focus is on arts, culture and tourism
At our last Strategic Community Impact Plan (SCIP) Impact Council meeting, we concentrated on the Arts, Culture and Tourism Focus Group, which came up with four very specific goals for enhancing, educating, and promoting the cultural and arts...Tags: Target, Entertainment, Anirban Basu, Arts, Sage
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Charles Town attorney, Harpers Ferry retiree fight for new 67th district seat
richardb@herald-mail.comDemocrat Stephen Skinner and Republican Elliot Simon are seeking the newly created 67th district seat in the West Virginia House of Delegates. Skinner is new to politics and Simon is making his second run for the House. Longtime Democratic Del. John...Tags: Inventories, Elections, Ridge, Separation of Church and State, West Virginia University
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Doleman Black Heritage Museum still looking for downtown home
cj.lovelace@herald-mail.comWhat started as the Doleman family’s personal collection of artifacts in 1972 has grown into an untold story of African-American history and culture in Hagerstown and Washington County. Alesia Parson-McBean, administrator of the Doleman Black...Tags: Museums, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Maryland General Assembly, Wars and Interventions, Lifestyle and Leisure
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