Among Budget Cuts $15M From MD 5 Project
Among the $3.3 billion major expansion project reductions to Maryland’s capital budget is $15 million from the Route 5 Great Mills project,
Kicking Off Holly Days in the Park
The Lexington Park Business Association offers a peek at how local businesses, residents, and nonprofits are celebrating the season with Holly Days in the Park.
Night Flight Noise Advisory Set Through Jan. 31
Communities surrounding the Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating night-time testing events are scheduled to take place through January 31, between 5pm and 10pm each evening.
Pianist Ganz to Offer Free Concert at SMCM
St. Mary’s College of Maryland musician-in-residence Brian Ganz will complete his series on “Chopin’s Virtuosic Summit” at the Dodge Performing Arts Center on the college campus at 7pm December 10.
Coat, Clothing Drives in St. Mary’s
Everyone deserves to stay warm and safe during the winter. The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership is providing a list of local drives for donating and receiving this season.
Smith Ends 50+ Years of Public Service
Patricia A. Smith was recognized for her retirement from the St. Mary’s County Health Department after more than 50 years at the agency.
US Firms Drag Down Global Arms Sales
Last year annual weapons sales by leading US defense companies fell, contributing heavily to the top 100 global defense companies suffering a real terms revenue dip of 3.5%. The US was the chief cause of the global decline. US competitor revenues across Asia and Oceania and the Middle East saw substantial increases.
St. Mary’s Has Nonprofit Funding Opportunities
The St. Mary’s County has announced the opening of the funding utility for county nonprofits for fiscal 2025. Deadline to apply is January 12, 2024.
Flat Iron Farm Lights This Weekend
Organizers of the Flat Iron Farm Christmas lights display enjoyed a great opening weekend. They’ll be back this weekend December 15 and 16 from 5 to 9pm each night.
WARM Needs Volunteer Drivers
WARM — Wrapping Arms ‘Round Many — St. Mary’s County’s winter emergency shelter program for homeless individuals, is in needed of volunteer drivers.
