June 22, 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

naval air museum

World-Class Naval Air Museum Is Here

Nov 17, 2015

Opening of the state-of-the-art building for a world-class Patuxent River Naval Air Museum is celebrated.

Lexington Park

Got a Stake in Lexington Park?

Nov 16, 2015

In the next two years everything you have ever known about Lexington Park, MD, could change. Prepare yourself. Check out the new plan.

BRAC

BRAC Coming … But When?

Nov 16, 2015

Given the history of Base Realignment and Closure actions, it’s possible that the next one has already begun, says BRAC expert George Schlossberg.