Open Houses Set for SoMD Rapid Transit Planning
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration will hold public open houses for the Southern Maryland Rapid Transit Planning and Environment Linkages Study.
Teens Need Authentic Connection, With You
Teenagers live in a world full of pressures—peer influence, academic expectations, online interactions, and the daily work of discovering who they are. What helps them most isn’t just advice—it’s authentic connection with caring adults who truly listen, engage, and show up.
Hoyer: Direct File Worked for the American People
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer criticized the Trump administration’s decision to end the IRS Direct File program. “Hundreds of thousands of Americans across 25 states used Direct File to file their taxes for free last year. It was secure, simple, and accurate,” the congressman said.
Leonardtown First Friday Dec. 5
First Friday Weekends open up Leonardtown, MD, for one-of-a-kind shopping and entertainment, and invite visitors to join in some fun December 5-7. The weekend’s theme is Gingerbread Lane.
Greb New Co. Economic Development Director
Cynthia “Cindy” Greb has been appointed as the new director of the St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development.
Are You Eligible for a SMECO Energy Efficiency Kit?
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s Energy Efficiency Kit will help customers keep comfort inside—and cold air outside—all winter long. Apply for a kit today.
St. George Island Oyster Scald Dec. 6
St. George Island Improvement Association will welcome many oyster lovers for its annual Oyster Scald — Dec. 6 noon to 3pm — at the SGIIA community center, first building on the left on Thomas Road on St. George Island.
Lawmakers to Scrutinize Hegseth Strike-to-Kill Order
Republican-led committees in the US Senate and House want a full accounting from the Pentagon after a report revealed that DefSec Pete Hegseth gave an order to kill two survivors on an alleged drug boat that had been struck by a US missile.
Hoyer: Jobs Report Captures the ‘Uncertainty for US Economy’
The September 2025 jobs report captures “the uncertainty of this moment for the US economy,” says Congressman Steny H. Hoyer.
Join the Sheriff for St. Mary’s Splash
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office invites you to the coolest event in Southern Maryland, the 2025 St. Mary’s Splash, on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Point Lookout State Park.
