Strait of Hormuz Status in Flux
Hundreds of ships and thousands of seafarers remain stranded in the Persian Gulf, waiting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, but receiving conflicting reports on the status of the key waterway.
Save the Date for TPP Annual Dinner
Save the date for The Patuxent Partnership Annual Dinner. It will be held from 5:30 to 9pm June 2, 2026, in Historic St. Mary’s City for members only.
Scenic Trail Meeting Set May 1 @ Library
The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Southern Maryland Gateway community meeting will be held from 9am to 3pm Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Lexington Park Library.
Nominate TPP Member of the Year
Nominations are open for The Patuxent Partnership’s Member of the Year award. The deadline is April 24.
You Wire Children’s Brains
Not just inspire. Not influence in some general way. You help wire their brain through simple, everyday interactions.
2026 Brings Another Successful SPARK! Career Fair
This year’s SPARK! Student Career Awareness Fair has been another great success showcasing career paths for local high school students, The Patuxent Partnership says.
Harry Jarin, Candidate for Congress
In Congress, I’ll prioritize a more fair tax code that makes billionaires pay their fair share; expanding health care coverage so everyone can see a doctor on a regular basis without worrying about the bill; transit-oriented development policies to increase the supply of affordable housing while reducing the strain of traffic on rural communities here in St. Mary’s County.
How Much Is War with Iran Costing the US?
When pressed last week, White House budget director Russell Vought declined to tell members of the Senate Budget Committee how much the war with Iran has cost American taxpayers so far. The cost changes from day to day, he said.
Sheriff Warns of Email Payment Scam
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents and businesses about an ongoing financial crime trend involving fraudulent emails that mimic legitimate business transactions.
Black Diamond Remembrance April 26
A remembrance ceremony will be held at 2pm Sunday, April 26, 2026, honoring the 87 lives lost in the Black Diamond Disaster, a tragic Civil War-era maritime accident that occurred near St. Clement’s Island during the hunt for presidential assassin John Wilkes Booth.
