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Free concerts, movies and more coming to Downtown Hagerstown this summer
Upcoming events in downtown Hagerstown promise a variety of activities for residents and visitors. According to a community announcement, several events are scheduled throughout June and into the summer months. The first event is a free outdoor performance by Bryan Wiles at Encounter City Park on June 11 at 7 p.m. The performance will take place at the City Park Bandshell, 668 City Park Drive. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair. Following Wiles, other performances will include Spirit Wind on June 18, Second Chances on June 25, Leslie McKee on July 2, Randy Simpson on July 9, and Bryan Wiles again on July 16. Later in July, Embassy Church will perform on July 23, followed by the Scott Day Band on July 30. In August, Stronger Together will perform on Aug. 6, Crossway on Aug. 13, Fertile Soil on Aug. 20, and Abba Farm on Aug. 27. All performances are weather permitting. More details can be found on the Encounter City Park Facebook page. On June 13, the Back to the 90's Sober Prom will take place from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at University Plaza at 50 W. Washington St. Middle school and high school students are invited to enjoy a night of DJ music, dancing, raffles and more. This event is hosted by the Washington County Health Department, and no RSVP is needed. Additional information is available at Also on June 13, a free outdoor movie will feature Sonic 3 at City Park, 501 Virginia Ave. Pre-movie entertainment will start at 7 p.m., with the movie beginning at dusk. Attendees should bring a blanket or chair. Other movies scheduled for later in the summer include Moana 2 on June 27, Twisters on July 11, Inside Out 2 on July 25, and Wicked on Aug. 15. Any postponements due to inclement weather will be announced by 4 p.m. on the day of the movie. Updates can be found on the Hagerstown Parks & Recreation Facebook page. A Community Yard Sale is set for June 14 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fairgrounds Park, 521 N. Cannon Ave. Shoppers can browse 72 different stalls of yard sale items in the stables at Fairgrounds Park. This event is hosted by the City of Hagerstown Parks & Recreation. Additional yard sales are planned for Aug. 9 and Oct. 11. For inquiries, individuals can call 301-739-8577, ext. 169, or email parks&rec@ The Safe Summer Kickoff will occur on June 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hub City Brewery Parking Lot at 25 W. Church St. This free family-friendly celebration will feature music, food, games and community resources. The 2nd Saturday Summer Street Festival will take place from noon to 4 p.m. on South Potomac Street. On June 14, activities will include mini-golf, bounce houses, face painting and more, all free of charge. This event is also hosted by the City of Hagerstown. Additionally, a Dance on the Plaza event is scheduled for June 14 from noon to 4 p.m. at University Plaza. This free event will showcase different styles of dance, fitness and vendors, presented by Slam the Weight and sponsored by the City of Hagerstown. The Sunday City Farmers Market will be held from noon to 4 p.m. in the Hub City Brewery parking lot. This weekly market will offer local products and is co-hosted by the City of Hagerstown and Hub City Brewery. Every Sunday, the Hagerstown Municipal Band Concert Series will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the City Park Bandshell. The concert on June 15 will feature Elk's Flag Day and the percussion section. A Juneteenth Celebration is planned for Saturday, June 21, from noon to 9:30 p.m. at Wheaton Park, 449 Sumans Ave., hosted by the Doleman Black Heritage Museum and sponsored by the City of Hagerstown. The Miss Maryland pageant will occur on Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, starting at 7 p.m. at The Maryland Theatre at 21 S. Potomac St. Finally, Rides with Tommy 202 will take place on Saturday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the City Park Train Hub, 770 City Park Drive, offering special rides for kids. For more information on the events, individuals can contact the City of Hagerstown at 301-766-4258. This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. The Herald-Mail is growing its local news: Send your news to us This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Don't miss these free family events in downtown Hagerstown
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Free concerts, movies and more coming to Downtown Hagerstown this summer
Upcoming events in downtown Hagerstown promise a variety of activities for residents and visitors. According to a community announcement, several events are scheduled throughout June and into the summer months. The first event is a free outdoor performance by Bryan Wiles at Encounter City Park on June 11 at 7 p.m. The performance will take place at the City Park Bandshell, 668 City Park Drive. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair. Following Wiles, other performances will include Spirit Wind on June 18, Second Chances on June 25, Leslie McKee on July 2, Randy Simpson on July 9, and Bryan Wiles again on July 16. Later in July, Embassy Church will perform on July 23, followed by the Scott Day Band on July 30. In August, Stronger Together will perform on Aug. 6, Crossway on Aug. 13, Fertile Soil on Aug. 20, and Abba Farm on Aug. 27. All performances are weather permitting. More details can be found on the Encounter City Park Facebook page. On June 13, the Back to the 90's Sober Prom will take place from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at University Plaza at 50 W. Washington St. Middle school and high school students are invited to enjoy a night of DJ music, dancing, raffles and more. This event is hosted by the Washington County Health Department, and no RSVP is needed. Additional information is available at Also on June 13, a free outdoor movie will feature Sonic 3 at City Park, 501 Virginia Ave. Pre-movie entertainment will start at 7 p.m., with the movie beginning at dusk. Attendees should bring a blanket or chair. Other movies scheduled for later in the summer include Moana 2 on June 27, Twisters on July 11, Inside Out 2 on July 25, and Wicked on Aug. 15. Any postponements due to inclement weather will be announced by 4 p.m. on the day of the movie. Updates can be found on the Hagerstown Parks & Recreation Facebook page. A Community Yard Sale is set for June 14 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fairgrounds Park, 521 N. Cannon Ave. Shoppers can browse 72 different stalls of yard sale items in the stables at Fairgrounds Park. This event is hosted by the City of Hagerstown Parks & Recreation. Additional yard sales are planned for Aug. 9 and Oct. 11. For inquiries, individuals can call 301-739-8577, ext. 169, or email parks&rec@ The Safe Summer Kickoff will occur on June 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hub City Brewery Parking Lot at 25 W. Church St. This free family-friendly celebration will feature music, food, games and community resources. The 2nd Saturday Summer Street Festival will take place from noon to 4 p.m. on South Potomac Street. On June 14, activities will include mini-golf, bounce houses, face painting and more, all free of charge. This event is also hosted by the City of Hagerstown. Additionally, a Dance on the Plaza event is scheduled for June 14 from noon to 4 p.m. at University Plaza. This free event will showcase different styles of dance, fitness and vendors, presented by Slam the Weight and sponsored by the City of Hagerstown. The Sunday City Farmers Market will be held from noon to 4 p.m. in the Hub City Brewery parking lot. This weekly market will offer local products and is co-hosted by the City of Hagerstown and Hub City Brewery. Every Sunday, the Hagerstown Municipal Band Concert Series will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the City Park Bandshell. The concert on June 15 will feature Elk's Flag Day and the percussion section. A Juneteenth Celebration is planned for Saturday, June 21, from noon to 9:30 p.m. at Wheaton Park, 449 Sumans Ave., hosted by the Doleman Black Heritage Museum and sponsored by the City of Hagerstown. The Miss Maryland pageant will occur on Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, starting at 7 p.m. at The Maryland Theatre at 21 S. Potomac St. Finally, Rides with Tommy 202 will take place on Saturday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the City Park Train Hub, 770 City Park Drive, offering special rides for kids. For more information on the events, individuals can contact the City of Hagerstown at 301-766-4258. This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. The Herald-Mail is growing its local news: Send your news to us This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Don't miss these free family events in downtown Hagerstown
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11-02-2025
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Disney Stepping Back From Some DEI Efforts As Trump Takes Power
In a move to try and ensure that it doesn't wind up in the cross hairs of the Trump administration's campaign against diversity, equity and inclusion programs, Disney appears to be rolling back some of its DEI efforts. The entertainment giant, in its latest filing to regulators, scrubbed references to the 'Reimagine Tomorrow' initiative, which launched in 2021 with the purpose of amplifying underrepresented voices. It also didn't mention employee development programs and fellowships for underrepresented talent, instead noting an existing initiative intended to hire military veterans. More from The Hollywood Reporter Bath and Body Works' New Disney Princess Fragrance Collection Is Here to Enchant Your Relaxation Routine Box Office Vindication: 'Mufasa' Passes Up 'Sonic 3' in U.S., Heads for $700M Globally Disney and Lucky Brand's Limited-Edition Clothing Collab Oozes With Vintage Charm The changes come amid an escalating drive by the government against DEI programs hosted by private companies. Trump has issued an executive order directing investigation of allegedly illegal DEI policies for violations of federal civil rights laws, though it remains unclear what he's referencing, amid other changes. The pressure from the government to eliminate programs that exclude certain groups on the basis of race has prompted several companies to retreat from efforts to boost diversity among their ranks. Although a chunk of the private sector started shying away from explicitly mentioning race in those initiatives before Trump's inauguration, the withdrawal escalated when he took office. Meta, Amazon and Google have started eliminating diversity programs amid the shifting policy landscape. Disney, like most other companies, doesn't explicitly mention race in its DEI objectives in favor of 'underrepresented backgrounds.' Its concerns revolve around the possibility that these programs, including one requiring that at least half of producer and writing staff come from underrepresented groups, establish discriminatory hiring quotas. In the securities filing, the company still notes an executive incubator and creative talent development program intended to promote individuals from 'underrepresented' groups. Other changes are being contemplated. One target: content advisories implemented in 2020 on classic Disney animated and live action titles, like Peter Pan, The Aristocats and Dumbo, reported Axios on Tuesday. The notice states 'This program includes negative depictions and/or mistreatment of people or cultures.' Disney+ has put warnings about 'outdated cultural depictions' on its film titles since launching, but the latest language went a step further in cautioning against racist and culturally insensitive depictions in its movies. The studio consulted with a third-party advisory council that included groups the African American Film Critics Association, Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment and GLAAD, among others. In recent years, Disney has been criticized by conservatives for adding racially diverse and gay characters in movies. In a Nov. 29 interview at The New York Times' DealBook event, weeks after The Marvels underperformed in its box office bow en route to $206 million globally, Disney CEO Bob Iger acknowledged the impact of Disney's culture war critics on its operations. 'Creators lost sight of what their No. 1 objective needed to be,' he said. 'We have to entertain first. It's not about messages.' Last year, Disney's DEI programs came under attack by Stephen Miller's America First Legal foundation, which claimed that initiatives to boost diversity and inclusion violate civil rights laws and have tanked the entertainment giant's value. At the time, the entertainment giant continued to fight a high-profile legal battle with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over control of its special tax district that afforded the company special privileges in the state to control the land its sprawling theme parks sits on. Like America First, the Republican governor attacked the company for 'woke' decisions around content. Also at play: a lawsuit filed by Gina Carano for discrimination and wrongful termination after she was allegedly fired from The Mandalorian over a series of social media posts. Elon Musk, who commented that Iger should be 'fired immediately' after Disney pulled ads from X, is funding the litigation. Disney didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. Best of The Hollywood Reporter How the Warner Brothers Got Their Film Business Started Meet the World Builders: Hollywood's Top Physical Production Executives of 2023 Men in Blazers, Hollywood's Favorite Soccer Podcast, Aims for a Global Empire
