Time to Hit the First Landing Wine Trail
St. Clement’s Island Museum will host St. Mary’s County wineries, as well as local crafters and artisans, for the annual First Landing Wine & Arts Festival from 10am to 5pm Saturday, April 13, 2024.
100% ID Check at Pax River
NAS Patuxent River has instituted a 100 % ID check policy for all personnel entering the base. While the Trusted Traveler Program remains in effect, all vehicle passengers must present valid state or federal government ID in order to gain entry to the base.
Utility Work Planned at Mervell Dean Road/Rt. 235
Upcoming utility work is scheduled at the corner of Mervell Dean Road and Route 235 in Hollywood. Residents might experience related traffic delays and/or brief road closures on or around April 11 and 12, 2024, weather permitting.
Lawmakers Announce Federal Funds to Support Port of Baltimore
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer joined Maryland lawmakers to announce that $3.5 million in grant funds were awarded to create temporary cleanup and recovery jobs for workers impacted by the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Battle by the Bay Truck & Tractor Pull April 13
The annual Battle by the Bay Truck & Tractor Pull will be held from 3 to 10pm Saturday, April 13, at the St. Mary’s Fairgrounds in Leonardtown, presented by Great Mills Trading Post.
Webster Field Noise Advisory April 10-12
Communities surrounding the Webster Outlying Field are advised that noise-generating night-time testing events are scheduled to take place April 10 through April 12, 2024, from 5 to 9pm.
Poetry from a Captain – Martins Ahead
A few Purple Martin scouts, early visitors to the string of nests strung across the piers at Sea-fruit Oyster House, inspired Cap’n Jack to burst into poetry in anticipation of this year’s arrival.
Hoyer Highlights Mental Health Resources for Veterans
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer visited Alpas Wellness’ behavioral health center in Charles County to see how new technologies and best practices are being implemented to ensure Marylanders, especially veterans, receive the best possible mental health care.
Sky Watchers Await Rare Celestial Event
A total solar eclipse will sweep across North America today, April 8, blocking out the sun momentarily for millions of viewers along a path stretching from northern Mexico to Maine. 2017 was the last time the US experienced a total solar eclipse, and there will not be another until 2044.
Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants Awarded
Maryland Environmental Trust has approved 18 grants totaling $236,276 to be awarded for environmental education, community cleanup, and beautification projects through the Keep Maryland Beautiful program.
