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Leadership Maryland Announces Emerging Leader Program 3rd Class

Leadership Maryland Announces Emerging Leader Program 3rd Class

Leadership Maryland, the statewide nonprofit offering professional development programs dedicated to building a better Maryland by harnessing the strength of its business and community leaders, announces the 32 individuals selected to participate in the Emerging Leader Program 3rd Class. The class consists of rising stars and high-potential employees from across the state who are...
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UPDATE: Parents Are Told Baby Was Cremated, Police Find Body Rotting in Home of Crematory Owners

UPDATE: Parents Are Told Baby Was Cremated, Police Find Body Rotting in Home of Crematory Owners

UPDATE – Court documents emerge with shocking and horrible details – Reader discretion advised. Rosa Iyonna Williams, 48, and Brandon Angelo Williams, 50, both of Waldorf, Maryland, are each charged with eight counts of burying or disposing of a body in an unauthorized place after investigators reported finding decomposing infant and fetal remains inside...
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Historic St. Mary’s City March 2026 Calendar Release

Historic St. Mary’s City March 2026 Calendar Release

From interactive living history to family-friendly workshops, Historic St. Mary’s City invites visitors to discover something new this March at Maryland’s first capital. March 3 – Registration Opens: Spring Break & Homeschool Programs – registration opens for Historic St. Mary’s City’s Spring Break programs and Homeschool Workshops. Hands-on history experiences fill quickly; early registration...
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UPDATE: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller File for 2026 Re-Election Campaign

UPDATE: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller File for 2026 Re-Election Campaign

UPDATE 2/24/2026: With less than 48 hours left before the filing deadline, Governor Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller headed to the Maryland State Board of Elections and have officially filed their candidacy for the 2026 Democratic Primary This comes after Moore’s September 9th, 2025, release. In the video, Wes Moore announced he is...
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Community Shred & Medication Take Back Day Announced for Saturday, April 25, 2026

Community Shred & Medication Take Back Day Announced for Saturday, April 25, 2026

Do you have paper documents with personal information that you’d like to purge? Or do you have unused, unwanted, or expired medications in your cabinets? This is your chance to dispose of them safely at the Community Shred & Medication Take Back Day! This event will be held on Saturday, April 25, from 9...
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St. Mary’s Gymnastics Academy USAG Team Competes at Excalibur Cup & East Coast Classic

St. Mary’s Gymnastics Academy USAG Team Competes at Excalibur Cup & East Coast Classic

The St. Mary’s Gymnastics Academy (SMGA) is proud to announce successful performances by USAG Team gymnasts at two recent events: the Excalibur Cup held February 13-15, 2026, in Virginia Beach, VA and the East Coast Classic, held February 14-15, 2026, in Laurel, MD. At the Excalibur Cup, St. Mary’s County USAG Team members competed...
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Striped Bass Spawning Success Not Limited by Zooplankton, DNR Study Suggests

Striped Bass Spawning Success Not Limited by Zooplankton, DNR Study Suggests

The availability of tiny plankton that larval striped bass eat during their first weeks of life does not appear to be a leading factor for the recent poor spawning success of the fish in Maryland, according to a new study by scientists at the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The findings suggest that one...
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Navy Declares Initial Operational Capability for SDB II on Super Hornet

Navy Declares Initial Operational Capability for SDB II on Super Hornet

The U.S. Navy recently declared initial operational capability for the Small Diameter Bomb II on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, marking a significant advancement in the fleet’s precision-strike technology. The weapon, also known as the StormBreaker, saw its first operational use on the Super Hornet during a limited early operational capability in 2025, proving real-world...
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DNR Extends Maryland Commercial Oyster Season for Two Additional Weeks Due to Weather and Ice

DNR Extends Maryland Commercial Oyster Season for Two Additional Weeks Due to Weather and Ice

Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources is moving forward with a two-week extension of the commercial  oyster season to help watermen make up for lost harvesting opportunities after many waterways and parts of the Chesapeake Bay froze during frigid temperatures in January and early February. The change will extend the state’s commercial oyster season to...
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Sheehy Hyundai of Waldorf Donates $3,000 to the Southern Maryland Food Bank to Help Fight Hunger

Sheehy Hyundai of Waldorf Donates $3,000 to the Southern Maryland Food Bank to Help Fight Hunger

Sheehy Hyundai of Waldorf recently donated $3,000 to the Southern Maryland Food Bank, supporting its mission to provide meals, emergency supplies, and hunger-relief services to individuals and families facing food insecurity throughout Southern Maryland. “At Sheehy, giving back to the community is a core value,” said Max Cho, General Manager of Sheehy Hyundai of...
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Honoring The Legacy of Historic Bluegrass: The Country Gentlemen – March, 22nd, 2026 Concert

Honoring The Legacy of Historic Bluegrass: The Country Gentlemen – March, 22nd, 2026 Concert

The next concert in the Southern Maryland Bluegrass Series will take place on Sunday March 22 and will feature Calvert County’s own, Mike Phipps and his band The Country Gentlemen Show. It’s the fifth concert of the season and will take place at the Calvert Elks in Prince Frederick, located at 1015 Dares Beach...
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St. Mary’s County Government Announces February 23rd Closures – Public Schools Closed – NAS Patuxent River Restricted Access for all but Mission Essential Personnel

St. Mary’s County Government Announces February 23rd Closures – Public Schools Closed – NAS Patuxent River Restricted Access for all but Mission Essential Personnel

The Winter Storm Warning in effect for St. Mary’s County until through 10 a.m., February 23, 2026. Schools are closed. NAS Patuxent River, Webster Outlying Field, and Navy Recreation Center Solomons remains under Restricted Access for all but Mission Essential Personnel. SMECO remains working throughout the region with over 13,000 without power and over...
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School and Government Closures for Southern Maryland on Monday, February 23, 2026

School and Government Closures for Southern Maryland on Monday, February 23, 2026

CALVERT: Calvert County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, February 23, 2026. Code RED for staff. CHARLES: Charles County public schools will be closed on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. There is a Code Two, which is a two-hour delayed arrival, for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) staff who follow the code system. If needed, CCPS...
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UPDATE: Winter Storm Warning in Effect With 3 to 8 Inches of Snow Expected for Southern Maryland

UPDATE: Winter Storm Warning in Effect With 3 to 8 Inches of Snow Expected for Southern Maryland

UPDATE 2/22/2026 @ 6:45 A.M.: The National Weather Service has upgraded our winter storm watch to a Winter Storm Warning in effect from today, to Monday morning, for Portions of north central, northeast, and southern Maryland WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and  10 inches. Locally higher amounts up to 14 inches are...
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Future Engineers on Display as CSM Hosts Regional Robotics Tournaments

Future Engineers on Display as CSM Hosts Regional Robotics Tournaments

Hundreds of students from across the region traveled to the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) in January and February to showcase their engineering skills during a series of VEX Robotics competitions. Separate tournaments were held on the CSM La Plata Campus for elementary and middle school, high school, and college level teams. Competitors demonstrated...
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UPDATE: Maryland State Police Arrest Owners Of Charles County Crematorium For Mishandling Human Remains

UPDATE: Maryland State Police Arrest Owners Of Charles County Crematorium For Mishandling Human Remains

UPDATE 2/21/2026 : Maryland State Police investigators from the Criminal Enforcement Division made two arrests in connection with the disposal of human remains from a crematorium in Charles County. The accused are identified as Rosa Iyonna Williams, 48, and Brandon Angelo Williams, 50, both of Waldorf, Maryland. After consultation with the Office of the...
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CSM Hosts “Private Sector Pivot” to Share Resources with Federal Employees and Veterans

CSM Hosts “Private Sector Pivot” to Share Resources with Federal Employees and Veterans

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) hosted a virtual program last month for federal employees and military veterans to explore opportunities and local resources available to help begin a career in the private sector. More than 70 residents from across the region registered for ‘Private Sector Pivot,’ organized by CSM and local partnerships including...
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Be Part of NAVAIR’s 60-Year History: Focused. Faster. Fiercer.

Be Part of NAVAIR’s 60-Year History: Focused. Faster. Fiercer.

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is celebrating its 60th anniversary of supporting naval aviation this year and wants to tell your story. We are searching for current and former employees who have insightful, interesting or unique stories about their time in NAVAIR for use in videos, podcasts, feature stories, social media and more. Were...
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VA Pauses Enforcement of New Disability Rating Rule After Nationwide Backlash

VA Pauses Enforcement of New Disability Rating Rule After Nationwide Backlash

The Department of Veterans Affairs has halted enforcement of a newly issued rule that would change how disability compensation is calculated, following widespread criticism from veterans and advocacy groups who warned the policy could reduce benefits. The interim final rule, titled “Evaluative Rating: Impact of Medication,” amends 38 CFR § 4.10 within the VA...
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UPDATE: Attorney General Brown Urges Court to Rule in Favor of Maryland in FBI Headquarters Lawsuit

UPDATE: Attorney General Brown Urges Court to Rule in Favor of Maryland in FBI Headquarters Lawsuit

UPDATE 2/20/2026: Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and Prince George’s County today filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings in their lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s unlawful attempt to sabotage the FBI headquarters project in Greenbelt, Maryland. The motion asks the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland to rule in Maryland’s...
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Great Mills vs. Leonardtown Staff Basketball Game to Benefit Pediatric Cancer Research

Great Mills vs. Leonardtown Staff Basketball Game to Benefit Pediatric Cancer Research

Students at Great Mills High School are inviting the community to pack the gym on March 12, 2026, for a staff basketball showdown that will raise money for pediatric cancer treatment and research. The Great Mills High School Mini-THON club will host a charity basketball game featuring Great Mills High School staff taking on...
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NAS Patuxent River’s Gate 1 and Webster Outlying Field’s Main Gate Closures This Morning – Friday, Feb. 20, 2026

NAS Patuxent River’s Gate 1 and Webster Outlying Field’s Main Gate Closures This Morning – Friday, Feb. 20, 2026

NAS Patuxent River’s Gate 1 and Webster Outlying Field’s Main Gate will experience closures Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 for scheduled maintenance. NAS Pax River Gate 1 – Closed Feb. 20, 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Drivers should use Pa River Gate 2 during this time. Webster Field Main Gate – Closed Feb. 20, 1...
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Calvert County EMS Blood Drive – Wednesday, March 11, 2026 in Prince Frederick

Calvert County EMS Blood Drive – Wednesday, March 11, 2026 in Prince Frederick

Calvert County EMS is hosting a community blood drive on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Calvert County Department of Public Safety, located at 110 Main St. in Prince Frederick. Donors who participate will receive a complimentary pint glass, while supplies last. Appointments are encouraged. To schedule a...
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Police in Charles County Arrest Two in Mall Circle Macy’s Shoplifting Case After Stealing Over $1,500 in Merchandise

Police in Charles County Arrest Two in Mall Circle Macy’s Shoplifting Case After Stealing Over $1,500 in Merchandise

Melissa Nazareth Lozano-Rodriguez, 21, and Carlos Alberto Mondragon-Guevara, 48, both of Temple Hills, are each facing felony theft charges following an alleged shoplifting incident at Macy’s in Waldorf. Both defendants are charged with theft of property valued at $1,500 to under $25,000 in connection with an incident reported on February 14, 2026, at the...
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New Members Sought for St. Mary’s County Boards, Commissions & Committees

New Members Sought for St. Mary’s County Boards, Commissions & Committees

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County are seeking applications from residents who are interested in serving on a local Board, Committee, or Commission. Volunteering to serve as a member of these groups is an excellent way to meet new people while contributing to the successful operation and development of our community! Visit www.stmaryscountymd.gov/boards for board...
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