Pax: Potential Supersonic Flights March 23-24
Communities surrounding NAS Pax River, Webster Outlying Field, and Smith Island, and residents of the Northern Neck of Virginia are advised of an inshore weapons separation testing event 11am to 5pm Monday, March 23, and Tuesday, March 24.
Iran Claims 1st to Strike F-35
Iran proclaimed itself the first nation in the world to strike an US F-35 Lightning II and also that its military has downed more than 125 US-Israeli drones by Iran’s defense systems.
MD Day Mass Set on St. Clement’s Island
On Maryland Day 2026, the annual Mass on St. Clement’s Island will take place at 10am to commemorate the first Catholic Mass in the English New World.
Lex Park Community Garden Opens for Season
The Lexington Manor Passive Park community garden has opened for the season. All are welcome to join during public hours to work in the community plots.
Chronic Disease Action Team to Meet
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership Chronic Disease Action Team will meet from 1 to 2pm Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Vallandingham New TPP Finance Director
Caitlin Vallandingham has joined The Patuxent Partnership as its new finance director.
PSC Hearings to Gather Input on Washington Gas Rate Hike
The Maryland Public Service Commission will hold two virtual public hearings–March 24 and April 7–to receive input on Washington Gas Light’s proposal to increase its gas distribution rates.
Enjoy the Cherry Blossoms Close to Home
Southern Maryland’s very own Cherry Blossom Festival will be held from noon to 4pm Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Lexington Manor Passive Park in Lexington Park, MD.
Pax Advisory: Potential Supersonic Flights March 19-20
Communities surrounding NAS Patuxent River, Webster Outlying Field, Smith Island, MD, and residents of the Northern Neck of Virginia are advised of an inshore weapons separation testing event March 19 and 20 from 11:30am to 3pm.
Local Execs Sought for LSM Program
Leadership Southern Maryland is accepting applications for its Executive Program Class of 2027, which will run from September 2026 through May 2027. Deadline to apply is April 15.
