What Do Property Taxes Buy?
No local income or property tax rate increase in seven years still gives St. Mary’s County a great value for its money, says Jack Russell.
Housing Market Brightens with Improving Economy
2014 is expected to see a housing market rally with benefits for buyers and sellers.
3rd Annual Parade Planning Underway
The date has been set for the 3rd Annual Pride in the Park Parade; sponsors needed and lots of planning still underway.
When Lexington Park Was New
When building Pax, oral historians claim, “Construction was so intense pilots from Andrews were told, ‘just get up there, look for the clouds of dust and go in that direction’,” reports Julia King of Slackwater.
Legislators Tackle Taxes to Minimum Wage
Legislators face a deficit and debates about where to find the revenues to fix it — including marijuana.
Were YOU Talking to ME?
You saw the “who,” now it’s time to answer “So, is that ME?” of export control reform.
Hoyer: Affordable Care Act Already Saving Us Money
This year alone, 150,000 Marylanders covered by private insurance plans benefitted by a provision in the Affordable Care Act with an average of a $143 rebate.
SBA Changes Rules for Small Biz Contractors
More protections and opportunities are in place for small business looking to bid with larger ones on government contracts.
SMECO Tips to Prepare for Power Outages
After two relatively easy winters, it is a good idea to refresh your knowledge of how to prepare for power outages.





















