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Green Book Black Market: The Heart of Small Black Businesses   Jacob Stoner   Feb. 28, 2026   In celebration of the final day of Black History Month, the 2026 Green Book Black Market took place in the MLK Gym on W North Avenue. Food vendors, artisans, tattoo artists, and many more small business owners set up tables with their products for Hagerstown residents. Children and adults alike came in to browse what these owners had to offer.   Various political figures running for local, state, and federal offices came to show their support, such as Congresswoman April Delaney of Maryland’s 6th Congressional District. As tensions rise in Hagerstown regarding recent ICE involvement, Delaney had this to say, “I’m working with Team Maryland… [Moore, Alsobrooks, Van Hollen, Brown, and other Maryland Congressional representatives] We’ve been fighting on both a federal level and state level…The Hagerstown County Commissioners are going to take public comment on it.” Eric Van Buren, State Senate candidate gave a message of, “If you need change, you have to vote…when you’re living paycheck to paycheck, the only thing you can do to change that, now is to vote…”   On a local level, multiple candidates for Washington County Commissioner were in attendance to show their support such as Lara Shepard, Lez Mackintosh, and Taj Smith. Shepard and Mackintosh provided a message to every one of their voters with, “Lara cares…I really care about my community…” and “More with Mackintosh…not more dysfunction, not more division…”   With political division raging over our country, it is more important than ever to take a step back and focus on what matters; community.
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HAGERSTOWN’S NO KINGS PROTEST: A TIME FOR CHANGE by Jacob Stoner, Speak Up Community News Journalist/Photographer It is a cold and windy day in Hagerstown, but that didn’t stop demonstrators from filling the Downtown Square for another No King’s protest. Roughly 1,500 demonstrators gathered with varying ages, races, creeds, and ethnicities. The majority of the crowd was aged 45-75, similar to the last No King’s protest. Demonstrations officially started at 1pm until 3pm with some staying longer to further spread their message. Citizens of Hagerstown shared grievances they had for the community such as Dave, a Hagerstown resident of five years, “We’re spending money on the wrong things. If we’re going to spend the money, let’s spend the money on our people on fixing things. The problems are easily fixed if we sit down and work on them instead of talking about them.” Another Hagerstown native, who chose to remain nameless, stated similar concerns adding, “I believe that we are smart enough as a country”. For those out there wanting to get your voice heard, Melissa from West Virginia offered this advice, “...call your representatives and make sure they know exactly how you feel about things. Sometimes it takes time, and often you just get an answering machine...just make sure they know because they’re supposed to be dealing with this. We shouldn’t have to be out in the street every couple of months, but we’re willing to do it if that’s what it takes.” Demonstrators held signs regarding the new U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) detention center in Williamsport, calls to defund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), wanting Donald Trump gone, and calling for federal economic reform. Even though some individuals were upset and emotional, it was an extremely peaceful demonstration. Trish from Smithsburg added, “If you can try to find something right that you [Democrats and Republicans] both can agree on...I think it is more the billionaires against the normal regular people. It’s top to bottom, not right to left.” In this polarized time, it’s more important than ever to love thy neighbor. Listen to what other people have to say.
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Speak Up Community News: Third No Kings March in Downtown Hagerstown Chris Keane, Youth News Contributor / Project Manager Today, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, an estimated 1,500 people gathered in downtown Hagerstown for the third No Kings Rally. The massive turnout followed a series of morning precursor events in Clear Spring, Smithsburg, and Boonsboro. Protesters took to the streets to voice their opposition to current immigration policies and the proposed ICE facility in Williamsport. Demonstrators cited constitutional and civil rights violations, alongside other shared grievances with the current administration. This footage provides a brief look at today’s events on the ground. Stay tuned for a full, in-depth article written by our youth contributor, which will be published shortly.
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More than 2,500 protests took place nationwide for “No King’s Day” (BBC, 2025), and Hagerstown was no exception. Roughly 1,200 demonstrators gathered in Downtown Square from 1–3 p.m. Speakers, including a leader from the NAACP, addressed themes of government, democracy, and leadership at both the local and national level. Signs reflected concerns ranging from deportation and fair democratic practices to a broader call for compassion. The crowd was diverse in age, race, and religion. Children carried handmade picket signs alongside elderly citizens, though the majority were middle-aged white residents. Hilary, a Hagerstown local, explained her motivation: “Last week I lost my healthcare, this week I lost my food allowance. All of my children left the country because they are military vets and didn’t want to get involved in anything stupid. They are also with ethnic women. If I could go, I would too.” Local issues were also front of mind. Margie, 48, wished for “more Democrats in positions of power to accurately represent my beliefs,” while Andy, a resident of 10 years, cited “drug addiction and people not caring about homeless folk” as his biggest concern. Police presence was minimal compared to other cities. Officers largely monitored one counter-protester wearing a red MAGA hat and holding a “HONK FOR TRUMP AND MAGA” sign. Though declining to share his name, he voiced a desire for “Democrats and Republicans speaking to each other,” a sentiment echoed by many Americans. Despite divisions, the demonstration carried a message of unity. Citizens were urged to listen to one another, show compassion across differences, and continue speaking up for change. Jacob Stoner (Youth News Reporter) Jacob.Stoner@Speakup.news
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Under the bright lights and roaring crowd, Jamie vs. 4 Loko is the kind of matchup that blurs the line between sport and spectacle. On one side stands Jamie—locked in, fearless, and ready to prove that heart, grit, and pure willpower still reign supreme. On the other? The unpredictable chaos of 4 Loko, a liquid wildcard that’s taken down many before and laughs in the face of limits. This isn’t just a fight—it’s man versus mayhem, discipline versus disorder, control versus complete chaos. When the clock starts, there’s no backing out, no second chances—only one survivor when the dust settles. Buckle up, because this main event is guaranteed madness. Tune in tonight to witness greatness as the Irish Hammer Takes on the 4 loko on primetime.
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semester filled w smiles, love, gratitude, and glizzys <3
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3/28 - 7/12: tyler in pgh, boston, tyler at home, and medieval times
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Im back. Posts will now be slight filtered to prevent account restriction, nothing to be worried abt. Im just Hyped up for the @aserticalba draft tn. Lmk if I missed any tags
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summer (4): jacob in pittsburgh
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summer (3): disgust
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