May 18, 2024

  • Museums

    Blue Star Museum Program Begins May 18

    Historic St. Mary’s City and St. Clement’s Island and Piney Point Lighthouse museums will join the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to currently serving US military personnel and their families. The 2024 program runs May 18-September 2.

  • Military Appreciation Concert

    Cover Your Six @ Military Appreciation Concert

    Calling all veterans and service members. An evening of honor, music, and gratitude will highlight the Military Appreciation Concert at the Leonardtown Wharf from 5 to 7pm May 18.

  • WOLF

    WOLF Five-Year Review to Begin

    A five-year review of existing Record of Decision documents and ongoing environmental cleanup actions at Webster Outlying Field in St. Inigoes is set to begin, while the sixth five-year review at Naval Air Station Patuxent River is completed.

  • Economy

    Hoyer: Historic Job Growth Continues

    The US Labor Department’s April 2024 jobs report is more good news on the economy, says Congressman Steny H. Hoyer — continued job growth, increases in real wages, record applications for small businesses.

  • F-35

    Congress Considers Slashing F-35 Orders

    A proposed House policy bill would slash the number of F-35s the Pentagon would buy in fiscal 2025 as lawmakers’ patience with the program and Lockheed Martin wears thin.

Leader Exclusives

SMECO Announces Richards’ Resignation

Mar 11, 2024

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors recently announced that James A. Richards has resigned his seat on the Board as of February 19, 2024. Mr. Richards represented Prince George’s County and served on SMECO’s Board since 2001. “James Richards’ dedication to service over many decades—both at SMECO and in the local community—shows his commitment to making a positive impact. We could always rely on Mr. Richards to be an advocate for the economic development, education, and quality of life of our SMECO members,” said Sonja Cox, SMECO president and CEO. “We will miss his commitment to transparency and his…

F-35's Gun Pod Trials Completed

TPP Defense Summit Set March 27

Mar 6, 2024

Mark your calendar for The Patuxent Partnership’s 2024 Defense Summit to be held Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland.

Jessica Schleider: CoCreating Emotional Health

Mar 4, 2024

Walden Wise is pleased to introduce Jessica Schleider, Ph.D., a leading researcher and advocate for children’s emotional health, and share her video empowering adults like you to become powerful agents of positive change. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, caregiver, or anyone who cares for children, you have the power to make a positive impact on their emotional development.