Dec. 31 Application Deadline for Charter School
The Chesapeake Public Charter School online lottery application process is open. The deadline to apply is December 31, 2024.
Judges Sought for County Science Fair
The Patuxent Partnership offers this reminder: the 2025 St. Mary’s County Science and Engineering Fair will be held Friday, January 17, 2025. And judges are needed. The event will be held at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland SMART Building at 4219 Airport Road in California, MD. The award ceremony will be held on the same afternoon. The snow date will be January 24 at the same location. Would you be willing to serve as a judge in this year’s fair? In-person judging starts at 8am and lasts until approximately noon. Judges will have the opportunity to view…
Bald Eagle Could Officially Become America’s National Bird
The bald eagle has been a symbol of the United States for centuries, but it’s not officially America’s national bird. But it most likely will be soon.
NAS Pax Gate 1 Outbound Lane Closure
NAS Patuxent River’s Gate 1 will close the right outbound lane Monday, December 23, from 9am to 3pm and Tuesday, December 24, from 7am to 1pm for light pole installation.
Fischer Joins Staff at Historic St. Mary’s
Lisa Fischer has joined Historic St. Mary’s City as its deputy director of research and collections.
Companies Sought for TPP’s Career Awareness Fair
The Patuxent Partnership reminds companies interested in participating in the Spark! Student Career Awareness Fair on Thursday, March 13, 2025, that the deadline to sign up is January 15.
Last Chance to Visit Bubby’s Farewell Christmas
Flat Iron Farm in Great Mills is ready for the final four days of Bubby’s Farewell Christmas.
Archaeologists Work to Uncover History at Chapel Point
Local archaeologists work with Indigenous Peoples of Southern Maryland and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to uncover history at Chapel Point State Park.
Bill to Fund Key Bridge Founders
Maryland lawmakers were able to insert the Baltimore BUILD Bridge Relief Act, calling for 100% federal funding to replace the Key Bridge, into the 1,500-page stopgap funding bill. Republicans are threatening to derail the funding bill because of add-ons such as more than $100 billion in emergency aid for disaster relief, which includes the Key Bridge replacement.
All Aboard Some Fun @ St. Clement’s Museum
Families can enjoy a holiday exhibit of antique and collectible dolls like Barbie and American Girl, classic trains, and other vintage toys at the St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point.
