News across Allegany County
Great Allegany Run & 5K Routes and Traffic Disruptions
On Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, the Great Allegany Run and 5K, sponsored by Queen City Striders and Allegany County Habitat for Humanity, will take place in Cumberland.
Permanent Street Repair Scheduled for Seton Drive at Braddock Road
The City of Cumberland Street Department will perform a permanent street repair on Seton Drive at the intersection of Braddock Road on Monday, October, 2026, weather permitting.
Frederick Street Milling and Paving Begins September 30
The City of Cumberland will conduct milling and paving on Frederick Street, from just above Centre Street to Queen City Drive, along the section of Frederick Street that runs parallel to the McMullen Bridge, from September 30 to October 2.
Temporary Closure of I-68 Eastbound On-Ramp at Exit 42 for Water Line Repair
The City of Cumberland Public Works Department advises motorists that the I-68 eastbound on-ramp at Exit 42 from northbound U.S. Route 220 will be temporarily closed to all traffic while city crews perform a water line repair.
Water Pressure Issues in the Seton Drive & Haystack Mountain Area
The City of Cumberland is aware of reports of low water pressure and potential water loss affecting residents in the Seton Drive and Haystack Mountain area. Water Department crews are currently on site actively investigating and working to resolve it.
Walnut Place Water Main Replacement Road Closure Update
On Monday, September 28, 2026 through Wednesday, September 30, 2026 from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Walnut Place will be closed from Greene Street to Paca Street.
Tri-State health centers, including one in Berkeley Springs, close temporarily, citing federal administrative issues
by Kate Shunney Patients of Tri-State Community Health Centers in Berkeley Springs, W.Va.; Hancock and Cumberland, Md. and McConnellsburg, Pa. have not been able to seek medical care at those centers for several days this week, as the clinics were closed under short notice…
Sewer Lines Cleaning on Mechanic Street beginning Monday, September 28
The City of Cumberland Sewer Department, on behalf of Reybold Construction Technologies, would like to notify the public that beginning on Monday, September 28, cleaning of sewer lines will be occurring on Mechanic Street from Smith to Baltimore Street.
Downtown Milling and Paving Scheduled to Begin September 28
The City of Cumberland will perform milling and paving on Pershing Street and Union Street from Mechanic to S. George Street, including a portion of S. Liberty Street. The work will begin Monday, September 28 and continue through Friday, October 2.
Age-in-Place and Roof Replacement Grant Update
The City of Cumberland Department of Community Development would like to notify citizens that funding for the Age-in-Place program has been fully expended, and we are no longer accepting applications.