Come Early, Take Metro to the Parade
The Army is set to hold a parade in Washington marking its 250th birthday on June 14, President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. The Army expects 200,000 to attend Saturday morning festivities on the National Mall and the 6pm military parade down Constitution Avenue.
SMECO Recognizes Outstanding Teachers
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative honored 23 educators in the region with Outstanding Teacher awards for leadership in the fields of mathematics, science, technology, and engineering.
TPP Panel: Pros and Cons of Data Centers
The Patuxent Partnership will hold a data centers panel discussion from 8:30 to 10am Monday, June 16, at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland in California.
Update on Schools’ Summer Meal Program
St. Mary’s public schools’ summer meal service begins June 17 and continues until August 12, 2025. The school system will provide breakfast and lunch bulk five-day meal packs for children 18 and younger weekly on Tuesdays at five locations with two pick-up times.
Lawmakers Call for GAO Probe Into Federal Worker Firings
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer is among the more than 30 US House and Senate lawmakers calling on the Government Accounting Office to investigate the administration’s federal worker firings.
SMECO Rate Adjustment in Effect
A Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative rate change took effect June 1. “This decision was not made lightly, and it reflects our deep responsibility to maintain the integrity of our system while continuing to deliver safe, reliable service,” reads a letter in SMECO’s June newsletter.
College Dedicates Alumni Center to Bonnie Green
St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s alumni center was dedicated last week in recognition of Bonnie Green, an alumna whose commitment to and engagement with her alma mater has known no bounds.
Lockheed Martin Launches AI Fight Club
Lockheed Martin is launching a new program, AI Fight Club, a virtual battleground where companies can test their artificial intelligence algorithms for use in military applications in air, land, sea, and space domains. The first competition is scheduled for later this year.
Point Lookout Lighthouse Open for Tours
The historic Point Lookout Lighthouse at the southern tip of St. Mary’s County is ready to welcome the public. Visitors will be able to tour the lighthouse Thursdays through Mondays.
Sotterley to Host Author Ritterhouse
Historic Sotterley will present People & Perspectives with Jennifer Ritterhouse from 7 to 8:30pm Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
