First Friday Fourth at the Wharf
First Fridays open up Leonardtown, MD, for a one-of-a-kind shopping and entertaining evening, and invite visitors to join in the fun July 4 at the Leonardtown Wharf from 3 to 7pm for contests, activities, yard games, food vendors, and a free concert featuring The Copper Pennies.
Hoyer Roundtable Topic: Cuts to Health Care Services
As part of House Democrats’ Save Our Hospitals Week of Action, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer hosted a roundtable with doctors, medical professionals, and hospitals to discuss the implications of cuts to Medicaid and health care services.
Pentagon Unveils $961.6B Defense Budget
The Defense Department released its fiscal 2026 budget, making official a $961.6 billion request. The breakdown among the services: $197.4B for the Army, $292.2B for the Navy, $301.1B for the Air Force and Space Force, and $170.9B for defense-wide activities.
Enjoy Jazz at Sunset @ Piney Point Lighthouse
Start off the 25th anniversary of the Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival with an evening at the Piney Point Lighthouse from 6 to 9pm Thursday, July 10, 2025, featuring the music of Higher Standards.
Free Fishing in Maryland on July 4
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will offer a license-free fishing day for all state residents and visitors on Friday, July 4.
STS Will Go Fare Free Beginning July 1
The St. Mary’s Transit System will begin offering fare-free rides for all passengers starting July 1, 2025.
MCAA Squadron Awards STEM Scholarships
The Marine Corps Aviation Association, John Glenn Squadron at Patuxent River recently recognized high school graduates in Southern Maryland who plan to pursue science, technology, engineering, or math-based degrees with scholarships.
Freedom Fest, Fireworks Set @ Fairgrounds June 28
The St. Mary’s Freedom Fest celebration will be held at the county fairgrounds in Leonardtown from 5 to 10pm Saturday, June 28, 2025.
US Bombs, Declares Ceasefire, in 73 Hours
The US military’s Operation Midnight Hammer on Saturday night hit three of Iran’s nuclear enrichment facilities causing “severe damage and destruction.” A timeline of events shows 73 hours between the bomb strikes and the announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel.
Roadwork Continues Along MD Rt. 5
The Maryland State Highway Administration reminds drivers to plan ahead for summer construction-related roadwork along Maryland Route 5 (Point Lookout Road).
