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Development group says Hagerstown is the 'vital organ' of Washington County
dona@herald-mail.comHagerstown is the core of Washington County and should be its priority redevelopment project, representatives of the Sora Group told members of the Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission and the Board of County Commissioners on...Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Al Martin, Allegheny Energy Inc., William McKinley
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Educational gap could hamper redevelopment efforts, according to EDC
dona@herald-mail.comMost Washington County residents have not obtained four-year college degrees, an educational gap that could hamper redevelopment efforts, according to an economic development strategic plan. “Washington County is at the lower end of the educational...Tags: Mathematics, Medical Specialization, Schools, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Personal Income
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Hagerstown mayor asks governor for $10 million for proposed multi-use sports and events facility
kaustuv.basu@herald-mail.comHagerstown Mayor David S. Gysberts has written a letter to Gov. Martin O’Malley asking for $10 million in the governor’s 2015 fiscal year capital budget for a proposed multi-use sports and events facility in downtown Hagerstown. The letter,...Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Executive Branch, Regional Authority, Politics, Public Finance
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Democratic legislator accuses delegation chair of meddling in his district
kaustuv.basu@herald-mail.comDel. John P. Donoghue, D-Washington, sent a text message Tuesday to a Republican legislator from Washington County, accusing him of meddling in his district. Donoghue sent the text message at 11:45 p.m. Tuesday to Del. Andrew A. Serafini, R-Washington,...Tags: Michael E. Busch, John P Donoghue, Telecommunication Service
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Report: 'Downtown has shortcomings, but is far from run-down and inhospitable'
dona@herald-mail.comEditor’s note: This is one in an occasional series of stories on findings and recommendations in the Hagerstown and Washington County Economic Development Strategic Plan. Poverty, low-income housing and vacant properties in downtown Hagerstown...Tags: Local Government, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Rentals, Personal Income, Politics
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City leaders must develop strategy soon
Having its roots in baseball lore, the phrase “deja vu all over again” is an appropriate label for the City of Hagerstown’s current predicament as it attempts to move forward with a coherent plan for downtown renewal. After spending a...Tags: Sports, Baseball
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Hagerstown eyes two more stadium prospects
cj.lovelace@herald-mail.comWith an eye toward a major citywide redevelopment effort, Hagerstown officials Tuesday discussed the possibility of bringing back Ripken Design to examine the feasibility of two additional locations for a potential stadium project. If approved by the...Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Hospitals and Clinics, Health Insurance Cost
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Officials begin to identify steps for downtown Hagerstown development plan
cj.lovelace@herald-mail.comHagerstown City Council members on Tuesday discussed their next step in forging a public-private partnership on a long-term redevelopment plan for the city. During a 40-minute conversation at City Hall, Councilman Kristin B. Aleshire said it’s...Tags: University System of Maryland, Local Government, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Politics, Elections
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Washington County Board of Education won't renovate Central Office
julieg@herald-mail.comThe Washington County Board of Education on Tuesday decided not to renovate Washington County Public Schools’ Central Office complex and will meet with various groups to hear ideas about housing the school system’s administrative offices....Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Teaching and Learning, Consumers, Economic Policy, Allegheny Energy Inc.
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David Hanlin: There might not be time for vision plan
I, like many people concerned about downtown Hagerstown, am intrigued about the recent presentation by Sora Development to City Council. Sora suggested the city retain them to be Hagerstown’s master developer. The first step would be to engage a...Tags: Company Privatization
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Hagerstown's best chance for change might be now
A criticism often leveled at the past city council was its tendency to operate in a vacuum. A committee established to investigate reuse of the old hospital property, for example, felt it received little support, financial or otherwise, from the city.... -
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: Engineering, Architecture, Technology, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), 2010 Census
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