June 18, 2026

  • 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.

  • Lexington Park Library

    Groups Step Up to Help Library Food Program

    A Better St. Mary’s and the St. Mary’s Department of Social Services have partnered to help fund a summer meal program for children at the Lexington Park Library.

  • 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.

  • Academy

    Applications Open for Teen Academy

    Leadership Southern Maryland and Stella’s Girls are accepting applications for the 2026 Teen Leadership Academy to be held July 27-31 at the College of Southern Maryland Hughesville campus. The deadline to apply is June 19.

Leader Exclusives

Frank Deaton - VEX Robotics Team

Patuxent HS VEX Robotics: Inventing & Winning

Apr 27, 2015

Frank Deaton of NAVYCHIEF.com takes his STEM commitment to the Patuxent High School Vex Robotics Team.

It’s Always Green at Dyson Building Center

Apr 22, 2015

Dyson Building Center offers a full array of organic lawn and garden necessities and extras, including ladybugs and worms.

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Check with PRMI: Reverse Mortgages Changing

Apr 21, 2015

Reverse mortgages, retirement tools for homeowners, are changing. Let PRMI’s expert Robbie Loker help you qualify today.