This year, the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) welcomed its largest fall enrollment class in five years, as students make new investments in their future success. CSM saw an enrollment increase of 7.7 percent compared to fall 2024, with 5,192 total students now enrolled. This is the third consecutive year fall enrollment has grown,...
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A retired postman from Prince George’s County found himself on a new route to riches, thanks to the Aug. 6 Powerball drawing that gave him a $100,000 payday. He’s not at all new to playing the Lottery, having notched a memorable Pick 5 prize previously. His third-tier Powerball win – which was doubled from...
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The Board of Education of Charles County recognizes exemplary students each month for academic achievement, personal responsibility and career readiness. At its Oct. 14 meeting, the Board honored fifth graders: Ethan Kapombe of Indian Head, Tristan Parrish of Billingsley, and Zane Todd of Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy elementary schools. Along with eighth-grade student Tony Brazelton of...
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The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) fall play season roars into a high school auditorium Oct. 23 when a classic crime story opens a slate of shows. This season CCPS high schools will present mysteries, tales of fairies and friends, and new classics through Nov. 23, 2025. Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot is aboard for...
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The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter will hold an October adoption promotion, “Ghouls Just Wanna Have Homes,” from Tuesday, Oct. 21, to Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. During this timeframe, adopters can draw a prize from a “spooky cauldron” to win a waived adoption fee, a half-off adoption fee or treat bag filled with candy....
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County are pleased to announce a new public safety initiative to improve access to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) at St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG) parks and facilities. The St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services has partnered with Recreation & Parks, Aging & Human Services, and Public Works &...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) 2025 juvenile striped bass survey recorded a young-of-year index of 4.0. This is an improvement over recent years, but still well below the long-term survey average of 11. This marks the seventh consecutive year of low spawning success for striped bass. The annual survey tracks the reproductive...
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NBC4 Washington/WRC-TV, Telemundo 44 Washington/WZDC, and Comcast NBCUniversal announced $227,272 in unrestricted funds were awarded to six local nonprofit organizations through the 2025 NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants. Among this year’s recipients is New Hope Community Outreach Services, a Waldorf-based Non-profit, which received $25,000, and Upward Thrive Academy, Inc, a Charles County non-profit which received...
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NAS Patuxent River is well known for its groundbreaking work in the field of naval aviation. But not far from the airfield and hangars, Pax River’s Child and Youth Programs (CYP) has made history as well, hiring the Navy’s first CYP registered nurse. The new position is a part of a two-year pilot program...
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The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of 40 Southern Maryland leaders for its 18th Executive Program—the Class of 2026. From Calvert County – Jane Bachman, Development Director, Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center Larisa Goganzer, Senior Vice President of Operations, CalvertHealth Tosha Lewis Hughes Dr. Amanda...
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Magic Tunnel Car Wash is thrilled to announce the opening of its second location, bringing fast, reliable, and top-quality car washes to drivers throughout St. Mary’s County. Conveniently located along Three Notch Road, near popular shopping centers and restaurants, the new Magic Tunnel Car Wash is perfectly placed for locals and visitors looking for...
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) invites new and expecting parents who live in St. Mary’s County to a Drive-Thru Community Baby Shower on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the St. Mary’s County Health Hub. This FREE event will offer attendees giveaway items, including diapers, baby wipes,...
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Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) joined legislative leaders and community advocates today to unveil Maryland’s new driver’s license and ID card design featuring an optional Hidden Disability symbol. Under House Bill 707 / Senate Bill 618, Marylanders with hidden disabilities, such as developmental and intellectual disabilities, may voluntarily add...
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In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, Governor Wes Moore today announced the launch of the Maryland Department of Labor’s Federal Shutdown Loan Program. Now accepting applications, the program provides financial support to Maryland residents who are “excepted” federal employees (also called “essential”), meaning they are required to continue working during a federal government...
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A Calvert County man was leaving the gym and stopped on his way home to play a couple of games of Racetrax. The result: a $31,118.30 win. He said it was his lucky day. “I said, ‘Let me go for it!’,” he recalled Oct. 6 when he claimed his prize at Maryland Lottery headquarters...
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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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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin its annual fall trout stocking program the first full week in October. The program will bring thousands of hatchery-raised rainbow, brown, and golden rainbow trout to streams and impoundments across the state. This initiative provides recreational fishing opportunities for anglers of all ages and skill...
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During the September 25th, 2025, Charles County Board of Fire and Rescue meeting, the Charles County Dive Team presented grant details that will provide them new technology with an underwater drone for search and rescue missions. CCDR received the $15,000 grant from the DC Fire and EMS Foundation, Legacy on Ice, to help offset...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation is joining partner agencies, nonprofits and communities across the state for the annual Walktober celebration, a series of walking events and online webinars throughout October highlighting Maryland’s official state exercise and the importance of pedestrian safety, equitable access, transportation options and healthy lifestyles. For 2025, Governor Wes Moore has...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s (SMCG) Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) has installed a second 30,000-gallon water storage tank to support local fire departments in emergency response efforts. The tank was placed on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the Ridge Firehouse carnival grounds, as part of a multiyear capital project in partnership with...
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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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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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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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The Powerball frenzy may have subsided, but Maryland’s in-state jackpot game, Multi-Match, made someone a millionaire in Lanham this past week while a $200,000 scratch-off was sold in Baltimore. Across Maryland, and across all games, the Lottery paid more than $28.5 million in prizes during the week of Sept. 15-21, including 32 tickets worth...
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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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