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🌱 How is Cumberland addressing safety concerns around downtown construction sites?
Good morning to you Cumberland! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How is Cumberland addressing safety concerns around downtown construction sites?
- Which national supergroup is joining Delfest’s Cumberland lineup this May?
Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 52 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 49. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 58 and low of 36 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Councilman Understands Aggravation Over Construction (wcbcradio.com) — Downtown Cumberland construction is causing headaches for pedestrians and nearby businesses, but City Councilman Brian Lepley says safety codes aren’t being violated and crews respond quickly to reported hazards. He acknowledges the aggravation, stressing that short-term inconvenience is part of the city’s growth and urging business owners to contact him with specific problems. 
• Toy Factory Project Adds Sam Bush for May 2026 Run of Shows (gratefulweb.com) — A nationally touring supergroup will include a stop at Delfest in Cumberland this May, giving local music fans a chance to see them with special guest Sam Bush. The Toy Factory Project, honoring Marshall Tucker Band co-founder Toy Caldwell, is adding the bluegrass legend for a short run of shows, including their May 21 festival appearance.
📸 Around Cumberland
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Woodland Natives & Pollinators Workshop
Evergreen Heritage Center, 15603 Trimble Rd NW, Mt Savage
10:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Qi Gong for Happiness, Health, and Well-Being at LaVale Library
LaVale Library , 815 National Highway , LaVale
10:00 am -
🌮 Tacos + Art = The Perfect Lunch Date! 🎨
Mr Toad's Pottery , 1313 National Hwy # 14 , La Vale
11:00 am -
Checkmate Chess Club
South Cumberland Library , 100 Seymour Street , Cumberland
12:00 pm -
Let's Talk Movies at LaVale Library
LaVale Library , 815 National Highway , LaVale
1:00 pm -
Romantasy Book Club at LaVale Library
LaVale Library , 815 National Hwy , LaVale
2:00 pm -
Allegany National Photography Competition & Exhibition Opening Reception
Allegany Arts Council , 109 Baltimore St , Cumberland
6:00 pm -
The McLain Family Band: Gallery Stage
Gallery Stage , 9 N Centre St , Cumberland
7:00 pm -
Purcellville Music and Arts Festival
250 S. Nursery Ave. , Purcellville
12:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Saturday April 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Art for Seniors at South Cumberland Library
South Cumberland Public Library , 100 Seymour Street , Cumberland
11:00 am -
Teen Hangout
LaVale Library , 815 National Highway , LaVale
2:00 pm -
Qi Gong for Happiness, Health, and Well-Being at LaVale Library
LaVale Library , 815 National Highway , LaVale
10:00 am -
Seed to Supper Series at South Cumberland Library
South Cumberland Library , 100 Seymour Street , Cumberland
10:30 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Free beautiful mixed dog.
Friendly, with cats, dogs and kids. Owner had to leave the country. Please contact Debbie. 301-707-1095 (Nextdoor North End) - I'm a dental hygiene student at Allegany College of Maryland desperately looking for a patient between the ages 7-11.
Or outside that range if they have at least one baby tooth and one adult tooth. I'm willing to pay for their appointment! The parent would just have… (Nextdoor Willowbrook)
- Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Cumberland. Apply here.
- Clark Associates posted a job opening for Outbound Material Handler- 3rd shift in Cumberland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cumberland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Frostburg
- Women's Lacrosse Clinches MEC Tournament Berth Despite Road Loss to Frostburg State (wucardinals.com)
- FSU clarinetist Lucas Lusby to present 'Love Winds' (wvnews.com)
Oakland
- Wright: WVU Medicine trying to build 'breadth and depth' with new round of investments (wvmetronews.com)
- Temps could set records Wednesday, reach 90s for first time in 2026 (wbaltv.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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