Take a Virtual Tour of New VA Clinic
Veterans living in Southern Maryland have a new Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic with expanded health care space and services. View the video of the clinic and the virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Steamboats Key to Local SoMD Oyster Industry
The Chesapeake Bay region became the nation’s center for harvesting, processing, packing, and shipping oysters during the 19th century. This was especially true in waterfront towns on the Eastern Shore of Maryland that had railroad access. In St. Mary’s County, oyster packers got a later start.
For NASA, Another Historic Space Launch
NASA’s first full-fledged mission sending a crew into orbit aboard a privately owned spacecraft launched Sunday night for a trip to the International Space Station. And another first: Victor Glover became first Black astronaut to join a crew on the ISS.
SMECO Employees Raise Funds for Hospitals
Three area hospitals recently received donations from Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative to support the hospitals’ care providers and operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why Is Tax Planning Important?
There are many things that can be done before the end of your tax year that will either reduce your taxes or defer your income tax liability until some future year. Good tax planning goes on all year, but there is still much that can be done at the end of the year.
Turnover at the Pentagon. What’s Next?
Following the removal of some top Pentagon officials last week, theories abound about why those firings occurred.
Health Equity Webinar Series Set
The St. Mary’s County Health Department will host a three-part webinar series to explore health equity, health disparities, and ways that community can make an impact. Health Officer Dr. Meenakshi Brewster will moderate the sessions.
WBB Chosen Pax Partnership Member of the Year
The Patuxent Partnership has named its 2019 Member of the Year. Whitney, Bradley, Brown Inc. was honored for outstanding leadership, community support, and commitment to the economic growth and development of Southern Maryland.
St. Mary’s Library Temporarily Reduces Services
St. Mary’s County Library reduces services due to COVID-19. Curbside will continue as it has been operating. Buildings will be closed to the public starting Friday, November 13. Plans to open the Library buildings by appointment only for computer, copier, or fax machine use will start Monday, November 16.
Blackjacks Team Conducts Testing of MV-22 Osprey
Pilots and engineers from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron HX-21 recently joined colleagues from other Navy and Marine Corps commands to conduct MV-22 Osprey landing and ship compatibility tests aboard the USS New York.
