The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrated 50 nursing graduates at the La Plata Campus last week with a time-honored pinning ceremony that allows CSM faculty to welcome their students as peers and colleagues in the field of nuring. “Success in nursing school is not an accident or gift, it’s hard work, perseverance, hours upon...
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is alerting motorists to avoid MD 2 (Ritchie Highway) on Friday, January 24 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. due to an expected large presence of first responders for the funeral for Montgomery County Firefighter Lieutenant Chris Higgins. Lieutenant Higgins passed away in the line of...
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Solomons Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad – This evening some of our members took advantage of the cold weather. Over the past few weeks we have conducted drills related to cold weather emergencies and this evening had the opertunity to conduct an ice rescue drill. Using some of our specialty ice rescue equipment that...
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On Thursday, January 23, 2025, at approximately 6:55 a.m., police responded to a reported burglary at JMJ Firearms, located in the 29000 block of Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville. Upon arrival, deputies observed significant damage to the front door and windows of the business, which appeared to have been intentionally smashed. A preliminary investigation...
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On Thursday, January 16, 2025, shortly before 7:00 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the Arlington Memorial Bridge for a motor vehicle collision with one vehicle in the Potomac River. Rescue Divers and Technical Rescue Teams responded after 911 callers reported a two vehicle collision which resulted in a truck plunging...
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St. Mary’s College of MD Musician-in-Residence Brian Ganz will return to the Main Concert Hall of the Dodge Performing Arts Center on Monday, January 27 at 7 pm with a free program of rarely heard works of Fryderyk Chopin. The program will be a preview of the 14th concert of his “Extreme Chopin” project,...
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Scammers are targeting EZ-Pass Maryland users with fake emails, texts, and phone calls designed to steal your personal and financial information. Here’s what you need to know: Fraudsters impersonate EZ-Pass Maryland, claiming: You owe unpaid tolls and need to pay immediately. Your account will be suspended unless updated. There are issues with your payment...
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NAS Patuxent River – The River’s Edge Child and Youth Center (BLDG 2815) and Child Development Center (BLDG 2813) will be CLOSED Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, due to cold temperatures. An update will be provided when services resume at these locations. Calvert County Public Schools – NO CALL YET St. Mary’s County Public Schools...
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In light of severe cold temperatures, the Department of Public Safety has issued an animal safety alert for Sunday, Jan. 19, through Friday, Jan. 24. During this period, animal owners or custodians are required to provide the following actions to protect their pets and livestock: Dogs and cats should be brought inside. If a...
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University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center (UM Charles Regional), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, is now providing outpatient neurology services, marking a significant step in expanding specialty medical care for Charles County and surrounding communities. As part of this service expansion, board-certified neurologist and epilepsy specialist Getinet Abebe...
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Calvert Library is excited to announce the release of an enhanced version of its popular library app, which was launched during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide safe and convenient services to the community. The upgraded app builds on the original’s success, offering a host of powerful new features designed to make accessing library resources...
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Governor Wes Moore signed a proclamation officially enshrining into Maryland’s constitution “an individual’s fundamental right to reproductive freedom.” The constitutional amendment—sponsored by House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones and Senate President Bill Ferguson—passed by over three-quarters of Maryland voters on Election Day 2024, provides the highest level of protection of abortion rights. The Governor was...
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The Commission on Public Health recently released its 2024 Interim Report, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to enhance public health in Maryland. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth review of the Commission’s work this past year as it launched an assessment of foundational public health service delivery across the state. The...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Land Use & Growth Management (LUGM) is seeking input from the community on the vision, key planning themes, and goals to be considered as the county’s Comprehensive Plan is updated. The “St. Mary’s 2050” plan will establish a cohesive, countywide vision for land use, economic development, and other...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has released its dean’s list for the 2024 fall session. Students who have earned 12 or more credits at CSM are eligible to be considered for the dean’s list. At the end of the fall, spring, and summer sessions, full- and part-time time students who have completed at...
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On Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 2:55 p.m., a student at JP Ryon Elementary School assaulted another student in the classroom. When a teacher intervened, the student assaulted the teacher. School administrators were called and upon intervention, one administrator was bitten, and the other administrator was punched. In accordance with Maryland law, the student...
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Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism is inviting the public to participate in the first public meeting to provide input on the design of a future Sports and Wellness Complex at St. Charles Town Center. The meeting will be held at the former Sears building at St. Charles Towne Center in Waldorf...
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Due to the cold temperatures expected this week, St. Mary’s County Government is announcing the availability of warming centers for the public, open Tuesday, January 21, 2025, through Thursday, January 23, 2025. Residents who need to take refuge in a warm place can go to one of the following locations: Charlotte Hall Library – 37600...
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a lawsuit against RealPage, Inc. (RealPage) and eight of the largest residential landlords in Maryland for colluding to illegally raise rents for hundreds of thousands of Maryland residents. The lawsuit, filed in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, alleges that the defendant landlords allowed RealPage to set...
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For the 2024-2025 school year, Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) identified in its calendar four possible inclement weather make-up dates in June 2025. As of Jan. 15, the school system has used three inclement weather school closure days. The last day of school for students for the 2024-25 school year now moves to Friday,...
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Today, January 20th, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and The White House has released the following. President Trump’s America First Priorities. Trump signs executive order designating cartels foreign terrorist organizations Order Delivering Emergency Price Relief for American Families and Defeating the Cost-of-Living Crisis – Click here for full release. Trump signs executive order tackling...
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After a four-day trial, a federal jury returned a guilty verdict, convicting Thomas Emmanuel Williams, 52, of Laurel, Maryland, on 12 federal charges related to drug and firearms trafficking. Erek L. Barron, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced the conviction with Special Agent in Charge Toni M. Crosby, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms...
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FrogWatch USA is a nationwide citizen science program hosted by local chapters and is dedicated to tracking frog populations. The Southern Maryland (and surrounding DMV) chapter is hosted by the Calvert Marine Museum and Calvert County Parks and Recreation. Last year participants submitted over 1,100 observations of 14 different species. Our local chapter of FrogWatch...
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Smithsonian Associates offers one-of-a-kind learning experiences for Smithsonian Summer Camp that spark the imagination and engage campers with Smithsonian museums, their exhibitions and themes. A wide variety of weeklong camps for children entering kindergarten through ninth grade in fall 2025 will be held Monday, June 16, through Friday, Aug. 15, at the Smithsonian’s S....
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Earlier this week, Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) expanded its long-term contract with USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to provide more wildlife technicians in the state to dispose of dead waterfowl, raptors, and other birds that could be carrying Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. The federal agency specializes in eliminating and...
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