New Regs for E-Bikes on State Park Trails Under Consideration
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is considering new regulations that will allow everyone to use pedal-assist electric bicycles on state bike trails.
They’re Setting a ‘Mousetrap’ at Three Notch
Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” will be performed at Three Notch Theatre in Lexington Park from September 26 to October 12, 2025. Tickets are now on sale.
VA Cemeteries Across US Commemorate 9/11
To commemorate Patriot Day, 60 Veterans Affairs cemeteries will hold volunteer events, welcoming all who want to honor the fallen from the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks by helping restore and beautify the burial places of the nation’s veterans and loved ones.
A Day of Family Fun @ Piney Point
Enjoy a day of family fun along the Potomac River at the Piney Point Lighthouse with live music, food, vendors, displays, and a variety of kids and family activities from 10am to 4pm September 13, 2025. Admission is free.
Hoyer: GOP’s Message to Americans — ‘You’re on Your Own’
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer spoke earlier this month during the House Appropriations Committee markup of the FY26 funding bill. Hoyer and other House Democrats say the bill makes the cost-of-living crisis worse, sides with billionaires and big corporations, and makes communities less safe.
LEAP Program Accepting Applications
Leadership Southern Maryland is accepting applications for the LSM Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP), a six-month leadership academy for early- and mid-career professionals living or working in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties.
Blue Angels to Perform at Pax in 2026
The US Navy’s Blue Angels are scheduled to perform at the NAS Patuxent River Air Show on June 20-21, 2026. The event will be free and open to the public.
Walk for Recovery Set in Leonardtown
The St. Mary’s County Health Department will hold its fourth annual Walk for Recovery from 9am to noon September 20, 2025. Join the department as it celebrates and supports those in recovery.
MD Delegation Urges USDA to Keep Beltsville Ag Center Open
Maryland lawmakers warn US Department of Agriculture leadership that closing the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center in Prince George’s County would irreparably undermine US agricultural innovation and harm the countless farmers who depend on BARC’s research.
DoD Rebrand: US Department of War
The US Defense Department will now be known as the Department of War. “It’s … restoring the warrior ethos, restoring victory and clarity as an end state. Restoring intentionality to the use of force,” DefSec Pete Hegseth said.
