Cumberland closes S. Centre Street Oct. 21-23; I-68 Exit 42 ramp has overnight closures
The City of Cumberland, in Allegany County, Maryland, announced three road and utility projects on Oct. 16, 2026, that affect drivers.
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Allegany County Finalizes Agreement for 65-Home Redevelopment in Cumberland
Allegany County has finalized an agreement for a 65-home redevelopment in Cumberland, according to a Maryland Association of Counties blog post dated Oct. 15, 2026.
I-68 Cumberland Viaduct deck work on hold; $45 million construction removed
The state's 2027 six-year plan moves the Cumberland Viaduct project out of construction and removes its construction money until a planning study is finished.
Frostburg to Hold Public Hearing on E-Bike Ordinance Oct. 20
The mayor and City Council will take public comment on Ordinance 2026-07 at their regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
Cumberland Road Work: Walnut Place Through Oct. 16, Sedgwick Street Through Nov. 6
The City of Cumberland has two road projects scheduled through October and early November 2026, one on Walnut Place and one on Sedgwick Street.
Things to do in Allegany County
On the water
Good to go todayPotomac River (North Branch, Allegany County)The North Branch of the Potomac River runs along the southern border of Allegany County, Maryland, between Westernport…Good to go todayLake HabeebLake Habeeb is a 243-acre man-made lake inside Rocky Gap State Park, seven miles east of Cumberland in Allegany…
Parks & nature
Good to go todayGreat Allegheny PassageThe Great Allegheny Passage is a 150-mile rail trail for cyclists, hikers and runners that runs from Pittsburgh…Good to go todayChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical ParkThe Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park is a National Park Service unit whose canal and towpath run…Good to go todayGreen Ridge State ForestGreen Ridge State Forest is a state forest of about 46,000 acres in eastern Allegany County, Maryland, along Green…
Museums & shows
Shopping & dining
Good to go todayRocky Gap Casino ResortRocky Gap Casino Resort is a casino and hotel in Flintstone, Maryland, inside Rocky Gap State Park in Allegany County…Good to go todayDowntown CumberlandDowntown Cumberland is the historic business district of Cumberland, Maryland, in Allegany County, centered on the…