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Baseball is Back in Hagerstown!

Baseball is Back in Hagerstown!

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Yes, you read that right.  After many years of absence, Hagerstown has finally rejoined the ranks of cities with a professional baseball team, which kicked off its inaugural season play on April 25th. A warm, Western Maryland welcome to the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars! The Boxcars play in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB), and independent league covering the Mid-Atlantic and Southern regions of the United States.  The league has been around since 1998, and its play is considered on-par…

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There’s A New Music Venue In Town – You Should Check It Out!

There’s A New Music Venue In Town – You Should Check It Out!

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I’m a big fan of live music events, but I generally either find the ticket prices appalling (for “big name” acts), the travel time excessive (it’s a bit of a jaunt to get down to Baltimore or Washington – or for that matter, even Hershey, PA), or the choice of acts and styles limited (you ever try to find a good jazz quartet in Hagerstown?) I’m happy to report that all of that is changing, thanks to Live at Hub…

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Restaurant Review: Sushi Bomb (Hagerstown, MD)

Restaurant Review: Sushi Bomb (Hagerstown, MD)

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My wife and I recently were out and about (doing some early Christmas shopping) and decided to try one of the newest restaurants to grace the Hub City, Sushi Bomb.  Located on Wesel Boulevard (in a renovated space formerly occupied by a now defunct ‘Ruby Tuesday’s’), I’ll admit I was a bit skeptical at first, as there are now three places to get sushi within a mile radius of this new sushi location.  Would ‘Sushi Bomb’ be able to stand…

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The Hagerstown Barbershop Scene: What Am I Missing Here?

The Hagerstown Barbershop Scene: What Am I Missing Here?

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While driving home from work recently, I began to notice something about the downtown Hagerstown business scene. Barbershops. As in – it seems as if you can’t swing a dead cat in downtown Hagerstown and not hit a barbershop.  It looked like every other storefront was a barbershop.  “In the Cuts”, “Clippers”, “Cape and Blade”, “Goyo’s”, “Xander’s” – there were enough barber poles and chairs to start a barbershop theme park. I came back home and Googled “Hagerstown barbershops” –…

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The Hagerstown Wal-Mart: My Retail Nemesis

The Hagerstown Wal-Mart: My Retail Nemesis

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As you may know from reading my posts, I have some strong feelings about Wal-Mart (it’s a love/hate thing).  Now, don’t get me wrong, I know that they provide affordable products and grocery items – and that if you’re on a budget, Wal-Mart has some great deals.  That being said, each local Wal-Mart tends to take on the flavor and personality of its clientele, and in the case of the Hagerstown Wal-Mart (#1674 – Salute!), a trip to this specific…

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The Maryland Theatre Expansion Project: First Look

The Maryland Theatre Expansion Project: First Look

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For those of you traveling along South Potomac Street in Hagerstown for the past year or so, you’ve probably noticed the construction that has caused many a traffic delay or detour through the downtown corridor.  What’s it all been for?  Well, a new 30,000 square foot expansion of the historic Maryland Theatre has just completed, and I had the chance to be one of the first visitors during its recent open house to view all of the new changes. First…

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Restaurant Review: The Art Gastropub and Cafe (Hagerstown, MD)

Restaurant Review: The Art Gastropub and Cafe (Hagerstown, MD)

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Looking to celebrate my 21st anniversary with a nice dinner, my wife and I recently chose to check out The Art Gastropub and Café, located in downtown Hagerstown, MD.  Now, if you know anything about Hagerstown, you’re probably already saying to yourself – “downtown? – are you sure?” I’m pleased to say – “yes – I’m sure.” Located on the west side of South Potomac Street, right now its location is a bit obscured by all of the downtown construction…

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Local Christmas Events: So Many Things to See and Do!

Local Christmas Events: So Many Things to See and Do!

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In addition to our own busy preparations for the upcoming holiday season, there are so many local events that you can attend or participate in to help get you into the holiday spirit.  Tree lighting events, fun runs, live nativities – the four-state area is flush with seasonal splendor.  While there are way too many to mention here, listed below are a few of my annual favorites. Christmas at the Roundhouse (Hagerstown, MD)  This annual exhibit features the “Trains of…

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Hagerstown’s Food Scene: The Wheel of Restaurants

Hagerstown’s Food Scene: The Wheel of Restaurants

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As I have spoken about in previous posts, Hagerstown is a tough restaurant market.  Restauranteurs and corporations look at the I-70/I-81 interchange, run the numbers, and seem to come away with the impression that their concept just “can’t miss” in this area. If it were only that simple. Here in the dining trenches; however, it’s a different story.  If you are from anywhere in the four-state area, then you probably already know that locals want food they are familiar with,…

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There’s a New Wal-Mart in Town – Better Get There Fast

There’s a New Wal-Mart in Town – Better Get There Fast

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This past Wednesday, Wal-Mart #2790 opened its doors just off of the Sharpsburg Pike in southeastern Hagerstown.  Now, if you know anything about Western Maryland, Hagerstown, or our other esteemed Wal-Mart location – the infamous Supercenter #1674 just off Garland Groh Boulevard in Hagerstown’s glorious west end (for those of you unfamiliar with that retail nirvana – read my previous article here), then I know that this news may bring up a few questions in your inquiring minds.  Fear not,…

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