MD’s New Ambassadors — Bald Eagles
Rehabilitated bald eagles Buck and Mo, along with a contingent of Maryland Park Service rangers, were invited to the White House to celebrate the anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, which was signed into law 50 years ago.
Lawmakers Announce EV Charger Funding
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer and other Maryland lawmakers announced $4,360,176 in federal funding for the Maryland Department of Transportation to repair and replace 25 electric vehicle chargers in six counties across the state.
Volunteers Sought for Community Garden Workdays
St. Mary’s Community Development Corporation will hold volunteer workdays February 3-4 and 10-11 to construct the Lexington Manor Passive Park Community Garden.
Convoy Heads to Texas-US Border Standoff
A protest convoy warning of a migrant “invasion” at the US-Mexico border left Virginia on Monday and is making its way toward Texas hoping to pick up active and retired law enforcement and military veterans among others to pressure the federal government regarding a standoff with the Texas National Guard.
COPs Unit Has Successful Charity Clothing Drive
Members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Community Oriented Policing Unit kicked off a cold-weather gear clothing drive to generate donations for needy residents while drawing attention to National Poverty Awareness Month.
SMECO: Update Your Address Before Board Election
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s January newsletter reminds members to make sure the co-op has up-to-date contact information so that they receive materials before the board of directors’ election later this year.
Library to Host Black History Program
The Lexington Park Library will host “Soul of Langston,” a Black History Month performance from 2 to 3pm on Saturday, February 3, at the library on FDR Boulevard in Lexington Park, MD.
Noise Advisory for Pax, Webster Field
Communities surrounding Webster Outlying Field and NAS Patuxent River are advised that there will be an increase in aircraft flight activities associated with US Naval Test Pilot School training. This increase in aircraft activity will occur through March 8, 2024.
Save the Date: Velocity X: AI Hackathon
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division and the College of Southern Maryland are collaborating on the 2024 Velocity X: AI Hackathon. The Patuxent Partnership is helping to publicize the event.
