Hoyer Travels to South Africa
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer traveled to South Africa as part of a congressional delegation marking the 50th anniversary of Robert F. Kennedy’s “Ripple of Hope” speech, which was delivered at the University of Cape Town on June 6, 1966.
Aircraft Return As Pax Runway Reopens
Communities surrounding the Naval Air Station Payuxent River might notice a return of US Navy fixed-wing aircraft over Southern Maryland starting today, due to the re-opening of Runway 06/24. Both Runway 06/24 and Runway 14/32 at the base have been closed for needed repairs. The re-opening will allow the station to resume flights of fixed-wing aircraft that require the runway to take-off and land.
Whitten Laser Eye Expands to DC
Whitten Laser Eye has been improving the lives of patients in Southern Maryland for years, and now Dr. Mark Whitten is expanding his services to Washington, DC.
CSM Hosts Free Leonardtown Concerts
Concerts will be performed at the College of Southern Maryland’s Leonardtown campus as part of the Twilight Performance Series. The concerts will include Coastline on July 26. Performances begin at 6:45 pm.
St. Mary’s Has More to Explore
Health Eating Active Living Action Team brings back More to Explore for a third year in St. Mary’s County. HEAL is part of the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership, supported by MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital.
Temps Rising. Citizens Urged to Use Caution
The warmest weather of the season is in the forecast for this week. St. Mary’s County residents are urged to take precautions.
House Competes for Most Social Media Followers
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer is hoping to get more followers on social media, along with the rest of the House of Representatives’ Democrats who are looking for more ways to engage US citizens in the governmental process.
See ‘The Little Mermaid’ This Summer
Summerstock 2016 will present Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” on the Great Mills High School stage Friday-Sunday, July 29 – 31. Saturday matinee (July 30) begins at 1 pm. Sunday shows begin at 3 pm, while all other evening shows will start at 7 pm.
Obama: Troops Will Remain in Afghanistan
New realities lead to the president’s decision to leave a force in Afghanistan.
New CSM Vice President Focuses on Diversity
The College of Southern Maryland’s new vice president of Institutional Equity and Diversity Office, Danelle McClanahan, has a vision for CSM, in which the diversity of the faculty reflects the diversity of the students. In that vision, the college will expand and enhance programs that help all students, foster inclusion, and create students who are ready for a global career market.
