June 20, 2026

  • 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.

  • Juneteenth

    Freedom Day Set June 20 at Fairgrounds

    The Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions Freedom Day will be held from noon to 6pm Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. Free admission.

  • Solstice

    Celebrate the Summer Solstice in Piney Point

    Celebrate the solstice season June 19, 2026, with extended evening hours and after-hours tours at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park.

Leader Exclusives

Pax River EUL map

PAX Corner OK for EUL Work Campus

Sep 21, 2015

No restricting environmental impact with an EUL construction of a 600,000 square foot work campus near Gate 1 at Buse and Cuddihy roads at NAS Pax River.

reverse mortgages

Reverse Mortgages: Tool for Boomer Retirees

Sep 15, 2015

The Baby Boom has morphed into the retirement boom. Reverse mortgages can help easy the way.

MD Budget

MD Budget Sec’y, Lex Park Briefing

Sep 15, 2015

MD Secretary Brinkley to highlight $16.4 billion budget at Sept. 29 briefing