UMBC Conducting Cybersecurity Survey
UMBC Training Centers is conducting research to develop a specialized Cybersecurity Academy tailored to the cybersecurity talent and training needs of the Southern Maryland region. Experts and hiring professionals are encouraged to participate in the survey.
Pilot Promotes Flight for Young Eagles
Daniel Hammer of Lusby has hit a milestone. The pilot has given free demonstration airplane rides to more than 100 young people as he participates in the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program. The program aims to introduce a new generation of young people to the world of flight.
Navy Officers Face Criminal Charges for Pacific Collisions
Five Navy officers and a chief petty officer have been recommended for possible criminal charges in connection with the separate collisions of the USS John McCain and USS Fitzgerald.
SMECO Budget Plan Can Even Out Bills
Heating your home in the coldest months of winter can lead to a shock when you open your electric bill. Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, however, offers a Budget Plan to help even out monthly electric bills.
Annmarie Hosts Event for Adults Only
While Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center is usually all about family activities, sometimes adults just want to hang out with other adults. On Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, Annmarie is planning an adults only coloring event from 5 to 8 pm.
Newborns to Sport Red Hats at MedStar
Babies born at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown will wear red hats in February to raise awareness of congenital heart defects. People in the community are invited to knit or crochet newborn-sized hats using red cotton or acrylic yarn.
Cyber Threats Outpacing Protections
The World Economic Forum’s report on cyber threats will be presented to 3,000 world leaders at Davos later this month, warning there is no “simple policy solution or silver bullet here,” that working collaboratively in the cybersecurity space is difficult.
MLK Day Celebrated in 5th District
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer observed the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 15 at events held throughout the Fifth District, including the St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s 14th annual prayer breakfast and the Charles County NAACP’s 23rd annual prayer breakfast.
Quadcopter Initiative Third Session March 11
The next session of The Patuxent Partnership’s UAS/Quadcopter Initiative will be held March 11 from 1:30 to 4 pm, at the Lexington Park Library.
AH-1Z Undergoing Testing at Pax
The US Navy has successfully completed its first joint air-to-ground missile flight test on the AH-1Z helicopter at NAS Patuxent River.
