Main Street Williamsport

06/14/2026

06/14/2026

06/12/2026

Good info to share for the business community

Free education for small businesses!

Through a partnership with the US Bank Foundation, Main Street America is hosting a series of webinars for small business owners to help them gain the skills to access capital and build strong and sustainable ventures.

Join in for a 3-part webinar series this summer designed to help you access capital, strengthen your business, and plan for growth.

How to Choose the Right Funding for Your Business
Wednesday, June 17 | 3 - 4 p.m. ET
Register now: https://bit.ly/43Uys5v

What Are Lenders Looking for When You Apply for a Business Loan?
Wednesday, July 15 | 3 - 4 p.m. ET
Register now: https://bit.ly/4uXpyAh

Business Plan Basics
Wednesday, August 19 | 3 - 4 p.m. ET
Register now: https://bit.ly/49KrWlf

06/11/2026

Join us for Historic Yard Games, in Celebration of America and Washington County's 250th with Washington County, MD, Historical Society Wednesday, June 17th at 2PM

06/11/2026

Stay cool & hydrate often!

The Washington County Office of Emergency Management is monitoring a period of hot and humid weather expected through Friday, with heat index values between 100°–105°, along with the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms. Residents are encouraged to stay weather aware and take precautions as conditions may change quickly.

🌡️ Heat Safety
- Drink plenty of water throughout the day
Limit outdoor activity during peak heat (Noon–8 PM)
- Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing
- Check on elderly neighbors, relatives, and those without air conditioning
- Never leave children or pets in vehicles

⛈️ Storm Safety
- Stay alert for weather updates and warnings
- Secure outdoor furniture and loose items
- Charge phones and backup devices
- Be prepared for strong winds, heavy rain, lightning, and possible power outages
- Seek shelter indoors immediately if storms approach

🧊 Cooling & Hydration Locations
💧 Water Stations
- The Hope Center – 125 N. Prospect St.
- Horizon Goodwill Industries – 200 N. Prospect St.
- Potomac Community Services Homeless Outreach – 29 E. Washington St.

❄️ Cooling Centers and Public Cooling Sites
- REACH Day Resource Center (Mon–Thu, 9 AM–1 PM)
- PCS Homeless Outreach (Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4 PM)
- Soul Haven / OCA (Mon–Fri, 10 AM–4 PM)
- Horizon Goodwill YASC (Mon–Fri, 10 AM–3 PM)
- The Hope Center / Rescue Mission (daily access)
- Washington County Free Library locations (various hours)
- Robinwood Atrium (water, seating, restrooms, Wi-Fi)
- Valley Mall
- John Wesley UMC (Saturdays 1–3 PM, June–August)

The Office of Emergency Management will continue to monitor conditions. Small changes in the forecast may impact timing or severity of heat and storms.

Stay informed. Stay cool. Stay safe.

Sign up for WashCoMD Alerts at https://www.washco-md.net/emergency-management/washcomdalerts/

06/11/2026

🚲 ATTENTION CANAL RIDERS & RIVER RATS 🚲
We see you rolling into town looking for a little help with your bike and we want to make sure you're taken care of! Our downtown bike shop Mile Marker 99 Bicycle Shop is currently closed, but we know this community has each other's backs.

Do you know of a downtown business that keeps a tire pump handy, sells tubes, has a charging station, or offers any other bike-friendly services? Drop it in the comments below so our two-wheeled visitors know exactly where to roll! Whether you're doing the full 184.5 miles or just passing through Williamsport, the Capital of the Canal, we want your pit stop here to be a good one.

And don't worry, as soon as our local bike shop is back up and running, you'll hear it from us first. We've got you, pedal pushers.

👇 Businesses: tell us what you've got! Riders: share this post with your crew so nobody gets stranded on the towpath!

06/10/2026

Stop the presses (or at least the canal boats). 🛶
Williamsport High School senior Ella Bryn Rechtorovic has been named a semifinalist for the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, one of the highest honors a graduating senior can earn in this country. We're talking 627 students. In the entire nation. And one of them goes to school right up the hill.
Ella earned her spot in the Arts category, and she's the ONLY semifinalist from Washington County on Maryland's list. Up to 161 students nationwide will be named Presidential Scholars later this year, and we'll be over here loudly rooting for her in the meantime.
Congratulations, Ella! You've made the whole Williamsport community proud. Drop some 💙💛 in the comments to celebrate one of our own doing big things.

🎓 Big news for Williamsport! A local senior is now a U.S. Presidential Scholars semifinalist—one step from national recognition. See link below ⬇️

📸 Provided by Washington County Public Schools

06/10/2026

Consider this your official permission slip to have a good summer, River Rats. 🌞
Carnival rides, classic cars, Christmas in July (yes, really), handmade goodies, glow sticks at the pool, and Canal Days to send the season off right. We packed the whole lineup into one graphic so you can screenshot it, stick it on the fridge, and stop asking us "wait, when is that again?"
All the details, times, and updates live in the Events tab right here on our page. Go give it a tap and mark yourself Interested so Facebook reminds you before we do.
Which one are you most excited for? Tell us in the comments. Wrong answers only welcome too. 👇

06/08/2026

Make plans to stop out for the upcoming Carnival!

06/08/2026

Williamsport, we have a Hall of Famer in our midst! 🏐🏆
Emily Crabtree has been named to the Washington County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026, and honestly, it could not have happened to a more deserving Wildcat. Emily was captain of the 1981 Williamsport state championship volleyball team, the very first title that started a dynasty. She went on to coach the Wildcats to five more state titles and is now in her tenth year as Athletic Director. All told, she has been part of 11 of Williamsport's 17 volleyball championships as a player, coach, or AD. Eleven. Let that sink in.
She will be inducted at the WCSHOF's 38th annual banquet on July 18 at Elks Lodge No. 378 in Hagerstown. Tickets are $35.
Congratulations, Emily. Williamsport is so proud! 🖤💛

Explore the Washington County Sport Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 and celebrate the achievements of exceptional athletes.