Hoyer: Historic Job Growth in Past 40 Months
The US Labor Department’s May 2024 jobs report shows that since President Joe Biden took office the US has added a “historic 15.6 million jobs, including 272,000 in May alone, and seen 40 months of consecutive job growth,” said Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD).
Chebi: Osprey Restrictions Will Remain Until 2025
House lawmakers questioned Pentagon officials last week about the V-22 Osprey’s safety record. During the hearing Wednesday, VADM Carl Chebi, head of US Naval Air Systems Command, said the aircraft will remain under safety restrictions until 2025.
Use Caution — Construction @ South Shangri La & Willows Road
Construction on new sidewalks, curbs, and asphalt is set to begin on South Shangri La Drive between Great Mills Road and FDR Boulevard on or about Monday, June 17. Completion is expected in approximately 30 days, weather permitting.
Special Juneteenth Hours at Drayden Schoolhouse
The Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions (UCAC) will offer free open houses at the Drayden African American Schoolhouse in Drayden from 11am to 2pm June 15, 16, and 19 (special Juneteenth holiday hours).
Hoyer: IRS Direct File Now Permanent
The Internal Revenue Service is inviting all 50 states and Washington, DC, to use direct file as a permanent free tax filing option for filing season 2025, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer noted.
US Flag Code: Not a Law, an Honor
The US Flag Code is not legally enforceable, but adherence to it is considered a sign of patriotism and respect. The code formalizes and unifies the traditional ways in which we give respect to the US flag, and also gives specific instructions on how the US flag is not to be used. Some guidelines ahead of Flag Day, June 14, 2024.
Check Out Summer Reading @ Library
The St. Mary’s County Library hosts Summer Reading for all ages. The program runs through August 24, 2024.
Flag Day Celebration on June 14
The 2024 Flag Day Celebration will be held at 6pm Friday, June 14, on the St. Mary’s County Governmental Center lawn at 41770 Baldridge St. in Leonardtown.
St. Mary’s Recognizes Sustainability Award Winners
Father Andrew White School and Southern Maryland Resource Conservation & Development earned 2023 St. Mary’s County Sustainability Awards.
Residents Honored for Historic Preservation Efforts
The St. Mary’s County Historic Preservation Commission presented its annual Historic Preservation Awards.
