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Maryland Casinos Generate $151.5 Million in Gaming Revenue During September 2025

Maryland Casinos Generate $151.5 Million in Gaming Revenue During September 2025

Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $151,535,608 in revenue from slot machines and table games during September 2025. The statewide total was down $7,975,301 (-5.0%) compared to September 2024. Casino gaming contributions to the state during September 2025 totaled $64,949,631, a decrease of $7,802,791 (-10.7%) compared to September 2024. The September 2025 contributions included...
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Sabre Systems, LLC Names John Quigley Chief Executive Officer

Sabre Systems, LLC Names John Quigley Chief Executive Officer

Sabre Systems, LLC (“Sabre”), a leading provider of technology, engineering, and mission support services to the Department of Defense and federal civilian agencies for more than 36 years, today announced the appointment of John Quigley as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 6, 2025. As Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Quigley will be responsible for Sabre’s...
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October 2025 Halloween Events in Southern Maryland!

October 2025 Halloween Events in Southern Maryland!

We will be updating this list daily to provide as many possible opportunities for family fun throughout Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties. We look forward to seeing our communities have a safe and fun filled holiday! If you have an event you want added to this, please send us any information to [email protected]...
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Arson at California IHOP Under Investigation, No Injuries and Minimal Damage Reported

Arson at California IHOP Under Investigation, No Injuries and Minimal Damage Reported

On Saturday, October 4, 2025, at approximately 4:52 p.m., firefighters from Bay District and Hollywood Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the IHOP located at 45138 Worth Avenue in California, for the reduced structure fire assignment. The 911 caller was an employee reporting a fire in the bathroom which was now out. Crews quickly arrived...
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St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services Health and Wellness Fair in California on Friday, October 10th

St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services Health and Wellness Fair in California on Friday, October 10th

The St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services is pleased to announce that the 2025 Community Health & Wellness Fair will be held on Friday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the University of Maryland – Southern Maryland, located at 44219 Airport Road in California, MD. This year’s screenings...
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Calvert Marine Museum Hosting FREE 47th Annual Patuxent River Appreciation Day

Calvert Marine Museum Hosting FREE 47th Annual Patuxent River Appreciation Day

The Calvert Marine Museum will host the 47th annual Patuxent River Appreciation Day (PRAD) on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., continuing a tradition that began in 1978. The free festival is one of Southern Maryland’s longest-running traditions, offering family fun, live music and a celebration of the river. PRAD promises...
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Governor Moore Announces Resources for Federal Workers as Team Maryland Stands United in Response to Federal Government Shutdown

Governor Moore Announces Resources for Federal Workers as Team Maryland Stands United in Response to Federal Government Shutdown

Governor Wes Moore today announced support and resources available to help meet the needs of federal workers who live in Maryland and are impacted by the federal government shutdown. The renewed surge of resources and support comes as President Trump and Congressional Republicans have failed to reach an agreement to keep the government open, continuing...
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Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission Grants $16,000 to Maryland Market Money Program

Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission Grants $16,000 to Maryland Market Money Program

Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission Grants $16,000 to Maryland Market Money Program The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC), a division of the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, announced today that it has granted $16,000 to the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) to support the ongoing operation of the Maryland Market Money (MMM) program....
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Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Popular Golf Tournament Raises More Than $210K

Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Popular Golf Tournament Raises More Than $210K

Thanks to an impressive lineup of sponsors, the dedication of volunteers and the hundreds of golfers who came out to play, Hospice of the Chesapeake’s annual Golf Tournament was another great success. The event raised more than $210,000 in support of the nonprofit’s mission to care for families in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles and...
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Community Invited to Meeting on Proposed Solar Energy Facility in St. Mary’s County

Community Invited to Meeting on Proposed Solar Energy Facility in St. Mary’s County

Reactivate, a mission-driven company focused on renewable energy projects that benefit working-class neighborhoods across the country, is inviting the public to a community meeting about a proposed solar energy initiative in St. Mary’s County. The RDC MD Point Lookout & Sunnyside Solar Energy Facility would include two solar photovoltaic projects, one rated at 1.75...
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SMADC Keeps FarmLINK Mentor Match Moving Forward, Recruiting Experienced Farmers to Mentor Maryland’s Next Generation — Info Meeting October 28

SMADC Keeps FarmLINK Mentor Match Moving Forward, Recruiting Experienced Farmers to Mentor Maryland’s Next Generation — Info Meeting October 28

The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC), a division of the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, announces the continuation of the Maryland FarmLINK Mentor Match Program, inviting experienced farmers in Southern Maryland to mentor beginning producers. Mentors who successfully pair with a mentee for the year-long program will receive a stipend in recognition of...
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Calvert County Public Schools Financial Aid Workshops This Fall, 2025

Calvert County Public Schools Financial Aid Workshops This Fall, 2025

Chesapeake CollegePlan is hosting Financial Aid Workshops at each of our High Schools this Fall There are two steps to get financial aid for college: Create your Student Aid account (also called FSA ID) as soon as possible. Submit your FAFSA as soon as possible after it opens on October 1. Do you need assistance in...
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Board of Revenue Estimates Approves Revised FY 2026 Forecast, Initial Forecast for FY 2027

Board of Revenue Estimates Approves Revised FY 2026 Forecast, Initial Forecast for FY 2027

The Maryland Board of Revenue Estimates (BRE) today voted to write down state revenue projections for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 26) to $26.7 billion, an increase of 3.7% over Fiscal Year 2025 (FY 25) actual revenue. The approved forecast reduces revenues by $19.1 million during FY 26 compared with the previous estimate. Overall, the...
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Governor Moore, Senate President Bill Ferguson, and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones Roll Out $200 Million in Energy Bill Rebates to Lower Utility Costs for Marylanders

Governor Moore, Senate President Bill Ferguson, and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones Roll Out $200 Million in Energy Bill Rebates to Lower Utility Costs for Marylanders

Governor Wes Moore today joined Senate President Bill Ferguson, House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones, and legislative leaders to roll out $200 million in direct rebates to provide relief for Maryland families burdened by rising energy costs. The funding covers two direct payments to all Maryland ratepayers, with the first being administered between August and...
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OUT OF STATE: U.S. Army Releases Identities of Four Soldiers Killed in Washington State UH-60 Black Hawk Crash

OUT OF STATE: U.S. Army Releases Identities of Four Soldiers Killed in Washington State UH-60 Black Hawk Crash

A U.S. Army MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed near Joint Base Lewis-McChord during a routine training mission which sadly claimed the lives of all four on board. U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Three Andrew Cully, 35, from Sparta, Missouri U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Three Andrew Kraus, 39, from Sanibel, Florida U.S. Army Sgt....
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Chesapeake Life Center Offers Fall Grief Support Groups and Workshops

Chesapeake Life Center Offers Fall Grief Support Groups and Workshops

Chesapeake Life Center offers a range of grief support groups and workshops this fall designed to help adults, teens and families cope with loss through creative expression, nature, mindfulness, and peer support in both in-person and virtual formats. WORKSHOPS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS Nature’s Healing Power: A Grief Support Group Series is a free, nature-informed...
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Governor Moore Announces Microsoft to Open Quantum Research Center at the University of Maryland Discovery District

Governor Moore Announces Microsoft to Open Quantum Research Center at the University of Maryland Discovery District

Governor Wes Moore announced last week that Microsoft will open a new quantum research center in the heart of the University of Maryland’s Discovery District to serve as a development hub for next-generation quantum technologies. The partnership between the State of Maryland, the University of Maryland Enterprise Corporation, and Microsoft marks a critical milestone...
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59th Annual U.S. Oyster Festival Returns to St. Mary’s County This Oct. 18-19, 2025

59th Annual U.S. Oyster Festival Returns to St. Mary’s County This Oct. 18-19, 2025

The iconic U.S. Oyster Festival returns to St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds on October 18 – 19, 2025, bringing together oyster lovers, top shuckers, and seafood enthusiasts from across the region. Tickets are on sale now at usoysterfestival.org. Celebrating more than five decades of Chesapeake Bay heritage, the two-day festival has traditionally convened more than...
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One Million Oysters Planted in Breton Bay as Volunteers Pack Abell’s Wharf

One Million Oysters Planted in Breton Bay as Volunteers Pack Abell’s Wharf

Last weekend, Volunteers turned out in force Saturday for the 4th annual Breton Bay Oyster Planting, meeting the ambitious goal of placing one million oysters into the Breton Bay Oyster Sanctuary. Organizers said approximately 200 bushels of spat-on-shell — baby oysters attached to shells — were delivered to the sanctuary at Lover’s Point. Fifty-one...
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18th Annual Riverfest This Saturday in St. Mary’s City, FREE Event!

18th Annual Riverfest This Saturday in St. Mary’s City, FREE Event!

The 18th Annual RiverFest will be held at 47418 Old State House Rd, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686, and everyone is invited to come celebrate, explore, and protect the St. Mary’s River. Admission and activities are completely free, thanks to sponsors, donors, volunteers, and members. Hosted by the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association. The...
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Attorney General Brown Opposes USDA Plan to Close Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) in Prince George’s County

Attorney General Brown Opposes USDA Plan to Close Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) in Prince George’s County

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown submitted comments opposing the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) reorganization plan that would close the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) in Prince George’s County, Maryland. USDA’s reorganization plan threatens over 1,000 Maryland jobs and ignores federal laws that require Congressional approval before closing the research facility. “This plan...
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Maryland Audit Finds Social Services Agency Repeatedly Failed to Protect Foster Children, Placed Children Into Homes with 7 Registered Sex Offenders

Maryland Audit Finds Social Services Agency Repeatedly Failed to Protect Foster Children, Placed Children Into Homes with 7 Registered Sex Offenders

A state audit released on September 12th, 2025, has found that Maryland’s Social Services Administration (SSA) repeatedly failed to protect children in its care between May 2020 and May 2024, allowing them to live in unsafe environments, miss essential medical care, and, in hundreds of cases, be placed in hotels under unlicensed supervision. The...
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Rucci’s Italian Kitchen & Grille is Pleased to Announce New Leonardtown Location!

Rucci’s Italian Kitchen & Grille is Pleased to Announce New Leonardtown Location!

Rucci’s Italian Kitchen & Grille made the exciting announcement today that they’re opening a second location in downtown Leonardtown! The family owned business is pleased to be right in the heart of historic Leonardtown and cannot wait to bring the freshest & finest quality Italian fare and our bar featuring 100+ Bourbons, great Wine...
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78th Annual St. Mary’s County Fair Is Here! Family Fun from Wednesday to Sunday Starting Today

78th Annual St. Mary’s County Fair Is Here! Family Fun from Wednesday to Sunday Starting Today

St. Mary’s County Government, on behalf of the St. Mary’s County Fair Association, invites all members of the community to join in the fun happening this weekend at the 78th Annual St. Mary’s County Fair! Highlights for this year’s program include: Wednesday, September 17, 2025: Entry Day! Bring your exhibit to the fair –...
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Gov Moore Announces Registered Apprenticeship Program to Expand Maryland’s Teacher Workforce and Create More Affordable Pathways to Teaching Careers

Gov Moore Announces Registered Apprenticeship Program to Expand Maryland’s Teacher Workforce and Create More Affordable Pathways to Teaching Careers

Governor Wes Moore announced Maryland’s first state-sponsored registered apprenticeship program for teaching. The program will enable aspiring teachers to receive more hands-on training, mentorship, and paid work experience while reducing the out-of-pocket cost of earning a degree and license. “If someone is raising their hand to teach our children, they should be rewarded with...
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