Fuel Fund Accepting Applications
Struggling to pay your heating bill? The Washington Area Fuel Fund might be able to assist. The Salvation Army provides typically heating assistance throughout the Washington area from January 1 – May 31.
Academies Teach Loyalty to Constitution
At a time when trust in traditional institutions is eroding, the academies are teaching the next generation of military officers that their loyalty must be focused on the nation’s democratic underpinnings rather than on any individual.
Pax Noise Advisory for Flights Through Jan. 24
Communities surrounding NAS Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place through January 24, 2024, from 8am to 8 pm.
Lawmakers: Make NASA/Wallops Funding a Priority
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer (D) joined Maryland and Virginia lawmakers urging congressional leaders to prioritize NASA Goddard and Wallops Flight Facility funding.
DNR Initiative: 471,890 Trees and Counting
At the start of the new year, Maryland’s 5 Million Trees Initiative is approaching a milestone, with nearly half a million trees planted.
Hoyer: MLK’s Teachings Still Resonate
As the country commemorated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer noted the importance of the civil rights leader’s teachings.
Volunteers Sought for Spark! Career Fair
The Patuxent Partnership is seeking volunteers for the second annual Spark! Student Career Awareness Fair to be held February 1, 2024.
Oyster Prices Down in 2023-24
“Oyster season in the months with R” used to be the norm, but conservation efforts and disease have dictated some changes to that meme.
Navy Settles Lawsuit Over Potomac Testing
A lawsuit against the US Navy regarding weapons testing on the Potomac River has been settled. The Navy will be required to obtain a Clean Water Act permit to minimize the pollution impacts from its weapons testing at Dahlgren, VA.
County Govt. MLK Day Schedule
St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed Monday, January 15, 2024, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Offices will resume normal operating schedules on Tuesday, January 16.
