Hoyer: US Must Lead Way to Protect Planet
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer wants to remind Americans of their responsibility to protect the air, water, wildlife habitats, and public lands for future generations and recommit themselves to addressing the threat of climate change.
Arts & Entertainment Get Virtual Exposure
Leonardtown will launch its Virtual Artist Showcase on Sunday with an encore performance by local musicians Robbie Boothe and Donovan Farrell.
Meals Program Schedule Through May 15; 7 Deaths Reported in St. Mary’s
April 24 Updates: Meals Program Schedule Through May 15; More COVID Deaths Reported in St. Mary’s
Lex Park Sheriff’s Office to Open in May
It’s been a long time coming to Lexington Park, but the St. Mary’s County District 4 Sheriff’s Office is now complete and should be open for business in May 2020.
Flying Cars Highlight Air Force Event
Some 50 vendors of electric vertical take off and landing aircraft — including flying cars — will strut their stuff next week to potential buyers across the US military services and government at the Air Force’s April 27-May 1 Agility Prime program’s virtual event.
Feed St. Mary’s Food Giveaway Saturday
Feed St. Mary’s food bank is sponsoring a mobile food drive, April 25, 2020, at the Church of Ascension on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, MD, from 9 to 11 am.
TechPort Launches ‘Hot Box’ in COVID-19 Fight
TechPort UAS Business Incubator seeks FDA approval for the Heat Sanitization Box — the “Hot Box” — that disinfects thousands of face masks within an hour. The Hot Box is the second COVID-19 tool created by SoMDLovesYou with support from TechPort.
SMCM Pitches In to Make Face Shields
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Chemistry Department is making and donating face shields to the St. Mary’s County community.
Maryland Secures 500,000 COVID Tests
MD Gov. Larry Hogan and First Lady Yumi Hogan procured 5,000 COVID-19 testing kits, capable of administering 500,000 tests, from a South Korean company for $9 million.
Medical Tents Erected at Hospital for COVID-19 Preparedness
April 21: Medical Tents Erected at MedStar Hospital; Updated COVID-19 Statistics
