Reach of Washington County

09/08/2026

We are thrilled to announce our returning food vendor and event caterer, Leiters' Fine Catering, Inc.!
Please visit their website for more information about their menu, catering services, event planning and rentals.
Phone: 301-223-7070
59 W. Washington Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Website: www.leitersfinecatering.com
page: www.facebook.com/LeitersFineCatering

09/07/2026

We are excited to be holding our 21st annual signature event, Taste of the Town! http://www.tasteofthetownwc.com/
Today we want to highlight our 4th event sponsor, Truist. We are very thankful for their support. Please Check out their website: www.truist.com
They have 4 local branches, and many more across the region.
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09/06/2026

We are excited to be holding our 21st annual signature event, Taste of the Town! http://www.tasteofthetownwc.com/
Today we are highlighting our 4th Event Sponsor Self Storage Plus. We are very thankful for their support. They have 8 facilitites in Hagerstown, visit their website for addresses and rental infromation: www.selfstorageplus.com/storage-facilities/md/hagerstown
“The Plus Promise: We We take pride in everything we do to ensure we meet and exceed the needs of our customers. In addition to offering convenient storage options suited for any budget, we also strive to provide the best service around. The company promise we follow every day states:
Professional problem solvers
Lead by example
Unrelenting excellence
Sincere service”
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09/05/2026

We are excited to be holding our 21st annual signature event, Taste of the Town! http://www.tasteofthetownwc.com/

Today we want to highlight our 2nd event sponsor, Hampton by Hilton. Hampton has been supporting this event for years, and we are very thankful for their support. Hampton by Hilton has been sponsoring this event for years and we are very thankful for their support. Hampton by Hilton is here to support you with your hotel needs and offer 2 convenient locations. Having out-of-town visitors? Hampton by Hilton is the perfect place to recommend!

Hampton Inn Dual Highway Location (1716 Dual Highway, Hagerstown, MD 21740):
Find them off US 40, with a range of restaurants nearby. Hagerstown Premium Outlets and Hagerstown City Park are three miles away. Hagerstown Regional Airport and Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park are 16 minutes’ drive from us. Enjoy free daily hot breakfast and WiFi, their fitness center, business center, and outdoor saltwater pool.

Phone: 301-739-6100

Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/hgrmdhx-hampton-hagerstown/

Hampton Inn I-81 Location (18300 Peake Circle, Hagerstown, MD 21742):
They are off I-81, 10 minutes from central Hagerstown. In the city, you'll find Discovery Station museum and Washington County of Fine Arts. Maryland nature is 20 minutes away at the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Enjoy free hot breakfast, WiFi on them, and an indoor pool. Hagerstown Regional Airport is a few minutes North.

Phone: 240-420-1970

Website: https://www.hilton.com/.../hgrmghx-hampton-hagerstown-i-81/

09/04/2026

We are excited to be holding our 21st annual signature event, Taste of the Town! http://www.tasteofthetownwc.com/

Today we are highlighting our 1st Event Sponsor, Hagerstown Builders, we are very thankful for their support. With over 40 years’ construction industry experience, Hagerstown Builders will take your home from concept to completion in a positive and fun way. We’ll pay close attention to the details and guide you through the process; personalized attention to details matters to us!

Hagerstown Sales Office
1850 Dual Highway
Hagerstown, MD 21740

Phone: 301-665-1800

08/24/2026

Have you heard about the HCC Bowman Workforce Training Center? Please join us on Wednesday, August 26th at 1pm to learn about the amazing opportunities available.
Thank you Erica Siler, Workforce Navigator for Construction Careers at Hagerstown Community College, HCC Bowman Workforce Training Center, HCC Workforce Solutions and Continuing Education for sharing your time and bringing this information out in the community.
Please share this flyer with anyone who may be interested in becoming Forklift certified, electrical, plumbing, welding, CDL, IT, carpentry, diesel technology, etc. This is an exciting opportunity to expand skills, knowledge and have access to continuing education for everyone.
For those who qualify, HCC currently has funding available to provide scholarships for their trade programs, and for transportation to and from the HCC City Campus on Northern Avenue. The scholarships specifically target currently unemployed, unhoused, and recently reentered individuals.

Read more: https://www.hagerstowncc.edu/construction-trades

Have you heard about the HCC Bowman Workforce Training Center? Join us on Wednesday, August 26th at 1pm to learn more.
Thank you Erica Siler, Workforce Navigator for Construction Careers at Hagerstown Community College, HCC Bowman Workforce Training Center, HCC Workforce Solutions and Continuing Educationg for sharing your time and bringing this information out in the community.

Please share this flyer with anyone who may be interested in becoming Forklift certified, electrical, plumbing, welding, CDL, IT, carpentry, diesel technology, etc. This is an exciting opportunity to expand skills, knowledge and have access to continuing education for everyone.
For those who qualify, HCC currently has funding available to provide scholarships for their trade programs, and for transportation to and from the HCC City Campus on Northern Avenue. The scholarships specifically target currently unemployed, unhoused, and recently reentered individuals.

If you cannot make it August 26th, our friends at the Historic Jonathan Street Neighborhood of Hagerstown, MD are hosting a session on August 12th at 3pm Asbury United Methodist Church.

Read more: https://www.hagerstowncc.edu/construction-trades

08/04/2026

Have you heard about the HCC Bowman Workforce Training Center? Join us on Wednesday, August 26th at 1pm to learn more.
Thank you Erica Siler, Workforce Navigator for Construction Careers at Hagerstown Community College, HCC Bowman Workforce Training Center, HCC Workforce Solutions and Continuing Educationg for sharing your time and bringing this information out in the community.

Please share this flyer with anyone who may be interested in becoming Forklift certified, electrical, plumbing, welding, CDL, IT, carpentry, diesel technology, etc. This is an exciting opportunity to expand skills, knowledge and have access to continuing education for everyone.
For those who qualify, HCC currently has funding available to provide scholarships for their trade programs, and for transportation to and from the HCC City Campus on Northern Avenue. The scholarships specifically target currently unemployed, unhoused, and recently reentered individuals.

If you cannot make it August 26th, our friends at the Historic Jonathan Street Neighborhood of Hagerstown, MD are hosting a session on August 12th at 3pm Asbury United Methodist Church.

Read more: https://www.hagerstowncc.edu/construction-trades

07/30/2026

Happy 7th Birthday Bridge to Change! Exactly 7 years ago today we officially launched Bridge to Change!
This program has been a positive and much-needed program for the participants and our community. Program participants are gaining self-confidence and developing soft skills (reliability, responsibility, communication, and teamwork) to move towards independence. It is very rewarding to see how proud they are of their progress when they return.
We asked the current crew what they enjoyed about being on Bridge to Change. They said, it feels good to actually do something good to make the city better.” They feel like picking up trash and needles improves the community and helps keep spaces safer for all.
They feel proud when City employees, especially Public Works, business owners, and citizens, thank them for their efforts. They specifically recalled when the Director of Public Works stopped by in his company vehicle and thanked them while they were out on a shift. Thank you!

We had a busy FY26:
*12 participants
*161 workdays
*531.44 City miles covered
*79,860 GALLONS of trash removed
*4,188 needles discarded

Outcomes:
*12 participated in individualized case management to work towards goals of housing, employment, and connections to other support systems in the community.
*5 permanently housed
*4 made other significant steps towards independence

Over the past 7 years, we have learned so much as we witnessed many successful outcomes and inspiring impactful changes for many of the participants. We are honored to have someone from BHS-Washington County Health Department join our crew weekly.
We are looking forward to what we accomplish in year 8 and beyond! We are so proud of this program and so very grateful for the many individuals and organizations that made it happen.
Thank you!
The City of Hagerstown - Municipal
City of Hagerstown Department of Planning & Economic Development
Shelley Peteranecz

07/06/2026

Our Bridge to Change program had a changing of the guard this week, as we said thank you to Chip and welcome to Dave!
After 3.5 years, Chip is soaring onto great things, and passing the reins onto Dave as the next Bridge to Change Crew Supervisor! Chip has worked alongside the crew regardless of heat, cold, wind or rain; while mentoring, encouraging and building camaraderie which directly increases the motivation and successes for the participants. We are so grateful for his dedication and leadership over the last 3.5 years.
Dave learned from the best working alongside Chip over the last 18 months, as he developed into a team leader. We are excited to see the program continue seamlessly.
Welcome aboard Dave!