July 24, 2026

CSM Writing Award Honors Wayne Karlin

Wayne Karlin

Professor Emeritus Wayne Karlin has been honored at the College of Southern Maryland with a creative writing award established in his name.

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Hoyer: Slow Jobs, Wage Growth Threatens Economic Expansion

Economy

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released its May 2019 jobs report. Job growth slowed and the unemployment rate remained at 3.6 percent.

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Iranian President: US Sanctions End Diplomacy

Iranian President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani rebukes the Trump White House in reaction to new US sanctions. Rouhani says the hope for a diplomatic solution between the two nations has ended.

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If it’s June 28, it’s Friday Night in the Park!

Friday Night in the Park

St. Inie’s Coffee has partnered with the St. Mary’s County NAACP chapter to put together a Friday Night in the Park event at Lancaster Park from 6 to 9 pm Friday, June 28.

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SGA Students: Wizards at Success

Wizards at Success

College of Southern Maryland’s Student Government Association got a special treat at the end of the spring semester when they were honored with a Harry Potter-themed Yule Ball, recognizing that they are Wizards at Success.

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MedStar Earns Wellness at Work Award

Healthiest Businesses

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown was honored June 7 by the Maryland Department of Health Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and ControlIf I don’t catch up with Brenda, Healthiest Maryland Businesses program with a Wellness at Work Award.

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Trump Says He Can Strike Iran Without Congress OK

Iran

President Trump says he does not need congressional approval to initiate military action in Iran. “I do like keeping them abreast, but I don’t have to do it legally.”

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Council on Family Violence Expands to St. Mary’s County

Family Violence

Walden Behavioral Health is helping the Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence expand its service area to help victims of family violence and sexual assault to St. Mary’s County.

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Hoyer Attends Fowler’s 32nd Annual Wade In

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer attended former Maryland state senator Bernie Fowler’s 32nd annual Patuxent River Wade In on June 9, 2019, joining a number of Southern Maryland residents and officials in this unofficial check of the river’s health.

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Esper Is Trump’s New Pick for DefSec

Esper

President Donald Trump says he intends to nominate Mark Esper as the new defense secretary, David Norquist as the deputy defense secretary, and Ryan McCarthy as the Army secretary.

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