July 17, 2026

  • Code Red

    Code Red Air Quality Alert in Effect for St. Mary’s County

    The St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services is notifying residents that a Code Red Air Quality Alert is in effect for the area today, Friday, July 17, 2026.

  • Sobriety

    Sheriff’s Sobriety Checkpoint on July 17

    The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a roadside sobriety checkpoint on Friday evening, July 17, 2026, in the Leonardtown area.

  • Schoolhouse

    Drayden Schoolhouse Open House July 18

    Open houses at the Drayden African American Schoolhouse are held on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 11am to 2pm. Why not plan a visit there July 18?

  • Cooling Centers

    Public Cooling Centers Available July 15-18

    Due to extreme heat in the forecast, St. Mary’s County government announced the availability of cooling centers for the public from Wednesday, July 15, through Saturday, July 18, 2026. Residents may take refuge in one of these cool places.

  • 2023-01: Big Mama Attacked

    Far from the first time, Big Mama rocketed into the air to repulse an intruder. But this time they became entangled and dropped into the water. The intruder flew practically at the moment of the splash. Big Mama floated beneath her nest, head up and wings outstretched.

Leader Exclusives

UAS

UAS Center Offering Summer Internships

Dec 11, 2023

The University of Maryland UAS Research and Operations Center is offering 2024 summer internships. The Patuxent Partnership reminds those interested that the application process has started for this full-time, paid program.

Flat Iron Farm Lights This Weekend

Dec 6, 2023

Organizers of the Flat Iron Farm Christmas lights display enjoyed a great opening weekend. They’ll be back this weekend December 15 and 16 from 5 to 9pm each night.

Spark!

Reminder: Sign Up for Spark! Career Fair

Dec 4, 2023

The Patuxent Partnership reminds companies interested in participating in the Spark! Student Career Awareness Fair on February 1, 2024, that the deadline to sign up is approaching.