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 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 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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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 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 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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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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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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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 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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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 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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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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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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The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division at Webster Outlying Field (NAWCAD WOLF) Special Communication Mission Solutions (SCMS) division collaborated with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels to quickly develop and deliver a new ground communication system to the squadron at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, July 24, 2025. Due to its age, the legacy...
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The U.S. Postal Service has officially kicked off the 2025 season of USPS Operation Santa, inviting children and families across the country to begin writing and sending letters to Santa Claus. The beloved program, now in its 113th year, connects letter writers with generous individuals and organizations who help fulfill their holiday wishes. Beginning...
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The Navy recently selected four members of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division at Webster Outlying Field (NAWCAD WOLF) workforce for one of its flagship leadership development plans, the Journey Leadership Development Program (JLDP). “Developing the next generation of leaders is one of the most important NAWCAD WOLF strategic imperatives,” said NAWCAD WOLF...
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Maryland’s courts and cannabis regulators have shut down what many people saw as a “hemp loophole.” The Appellate Court of Maryland ruled on September 9 that the state’s cannabis law is valid, that Delta-8 and Delta-10 THC were never legal in Maryland, and that only licensed cannabis dispensaries can sell intoxicating THC products. Days...
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Friday, September 12, 2025 – On Tuesday, Sept. 9, Commissioners held their annual Preliminary State Legislative Proposals Public Hearing. The yearly process allows residents and government officials to propose legislation to state legislators to be added to the county’s state legislative package during the 2026 Maryland General Assembly Session. Commissioners heard 23 proposals during the...
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