June 21, 2026

  • Emerging Leaders

    Applicants Sought for Emerging Leaders Program

    Leadership Southern Maryland is accepting applications for its Emerging Leaders Program, or LEAP, a six-month leadership academy for early- and mid-career professionals living or working in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties.

  • Art

    Museum to Offer Art Classes for Kids

    Young artists are invited to explore fine arts this summer through St. Clement’s Island Museum’s Art Kids classes. Participants will experiment with different forms of art, including drawing, painting, simple weaving, sculpting, and other hands-on projects.

  • Juneteenth

    St. Mary’s Govt. Operations for Juneteenth

    St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed June 19, 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Community members are encouraged to attend the annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration from noon to 6pm Saturday, June 20, at the county fairgrounds.

  • Junior Historian

    Free Admission for Dads at Lighthouse June 21

    On Father’s Day, June 21, 2026, Piney Point Lighthouse Museum will offer free museum admission for dads during normal operating hours 10am to 5pm.

  • River Concert Series

    River Concert Series Opens Friday

    A Southern Maryland tradition continues in 2026. The River Concert Series and the appearances of the Chesapeake Orchestra open Friday, June 19, in St. Mary’s City.

Leader Exclusives

drones

Privacy, Ethics & UAVs – What Next?

Jun 14, 2016

The military has rules in place, but are they sufficient? And what happens with drones in the civilian sector? Will they fill our neighborhoods and cluttered our skies?

retail space

Great Mills Gaining Retail Space

Jun 9, 2016

A new building with retail space for three tenants heads into its final construction phase at Route 5 and Indian Bridge Road in Great Mills.

veterans resource center

Three Oaks Opens Vet Resource Center

Jun 7, 2016

The Three Oaks Veterans Resource Center will offer legal, health and employment services, PTS counseling, and more in Lexington Park. The center and its services are open to all veterans, their families, and civilians.