Members Sought for Boards, Commissions
St. Mary’s County residents interested in serving on a local board, committee, or commission are encouraged to apply. Volunteering to serve as a member of these groups is an excellent way to contribute to the operation and development of the community.
Morning Coffee Off the Burner Indefinitely
Morning Coffee will be off the burner until LexLeader can again feel confident it is providing factual reports on the news around the internet focused on the Naval Air Station Patuxent River economic community and US military news around the world. Links to the sources Morning Coffee has relied upon for 15 years are posted here.
Pony Tales: Read to a Pony Pal!
The Greenwell Foundation in Hollywood invites visitors to pick out a book and read to one of its ponies or other barnyard animals during a free Pony Tales program.
Quantum Technologies Forum on May 20
The Patuxent Partnership is helping to publicize the Southern Maryland Regional Quantum Technologies Forum on May 20 that will explore this emerging technology and its impact on the workforce today and into the future.
Bareebe Seeks MD Dist. 5 Congressional Seat
Quincy Bareebe is running for the Democratic nomination for Maryland District 5 Congressional seat.
Sotterley to Host Visitor Center Grand Opening
Historic Sotterley in Hollywood will hold the grand opening of its new Visitor Experience Center from 10am to 4pm May 2, 2026.
Pax, WOLF Night Flights Noise Advisory
Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River and Webster Outlying Field are advised that noise-generating nighttime testing events are scheduled to take place April 29, 2026, from 7 to 9pm.
Law Enforcement Officers to Be Honored
Celebrate this year’s Law Enforcement Officers of the Year and remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to the community at Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on May 5, 2026.
TPP Congratulates VFS Fellow Ajay Sehgal
The Patuxent Partnership congratulates the 2026 Vertical Flight Society Honorary Fellow Award recipient, Ajay Sehgal.
Shipbuilding Initiatives a Priority for Acting NavSec Cao
Hung Cao has been named acting NavySec following the abrupt firing of John Phelan last week, after alleged infighting with senior Pentagon leaders over the Navy secretary’s execution of shipbuilding plans. News reports say tensions between DefSec Pete Hegseth and Phelan had been building for months.
