Companies Sought for Inaugural Career Fair
The Patuxent Partnership is seeking companies to participate in its inaugural Spark! Student Career Awareness Fair. The fair will be held March 30 and aims to spark students’ interest in career opportunities available in St. Mary’s County.
Williams, Kowieski Join LSM Board
Marsha Williams and Michelle Kowieski are new members of the Leadership Southern Maryland Board of Directors.
Local Execs Briefed on Housing, Human Services Challenges
The Leadership Southern Maryland Executive Program Class of 2023 met recently to study the tri-county area’s critical housing and human services challenges.
Retrofit Ordered for F-35 Fleet Worldwide
The F-35 Joint Program Office has ordered that all F-35 jets should be retrofitted with a fix intended to solve a potential engine vibration problem. This includes a global retrofit, not just for US aircraft.
Commission to Honor Voorhaar, Millen
Donna Marie Voorhaar is this year’s Ruth Bader Ginsberg Lifetime Achievement Award winner, the St. Mary’s County Commission for Women announced. Kristine Millen and volunteers at St. Mary’s Caring will receive the Hometown Shero Award.
County Commissioners, Pax CO to Meet
The St. Mary’s County commissioners will hold a joint meeting with the commanding officer of Naval Air Station Patuxent River at 9am March 7, 2023, at the Frank Knox Employee Development Center in Lexington Park, MD.
There’s Help on the Road to Recovery
Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center in Lexington Park has released its schedule of upcoming events.
US, Canada Ban TikTok on Government Devices
The US and Canada have given their agencies a month to clear TikTok from all government devices amid mounting fears of data ending up in the hands of Chinese Communist Party members via the Chinese-owned social media platform.
March 21 VADM Chebi’s Update to Local Defense Industry
The Patuxent Partnership will present NAVAIR commander VADM Carl Chebi and Tom Rudowsky, deputy commander, providing an update on NAE/NAVAIR’s North Stars: Capability, Affordability, Availability and “help needed” from industry on March 21, 2023.
Mark Your Calendar: Cherry Blossom Fest March 18
The annual Cherry Blossom Festival will be held from noon to 4pm March 18, 2023, at Lexington Manor Passive Park in Lexington Park.




















