Nominations Open for Tomorrow’s Woman, Woman of the Yr.
In honor of Women’s History Month, the St. Mary’s Commission for Women will virtually recognize nominees for Tomorrow’s Woman and Woman of the Year. Nominations will be accepted until 5pm March 6, 2026.
New Reservation System for MD State Parks
The Maryland Park Service has launched a new, modern reservations management system that will provide visitors a faster way to reserve campsites, cabins, mini-cabins, pavilions, and other amenities at 37 Maryland state parks.
R&P Offering Bus Trips to Philly, NYC
St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks is offering residents the opportunity to explore two iconic cities–Philadelphia and New York–with roundtrip transportation and free time to enjoy each destination at their own pace.
New Members Sought for County Boards
The St. Mary’s County commissioners are seeking applications from residents interested in serving on a local board, committee, or commission.
MD Sues US Over ICE Facility in Wash. Co.
Maryland sued this week to block the Trump administration from converting a Washington County warehouse into an immigration detention center to hold 1,500 people. MD AG Anthony Brown said ICE bought the warehouse for $100 million and proceeded without required reviews, “without telling anyone. No public notice. No consultation with the state. They just did it.”
Forum Topic: Creating a ‘Homegrown’ Workforce
Help identify the next steps to cultivate and retain local talent for the Southern Maryland workforce from 8am to 1pm March 26 at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland in California, MD. The Patuxent Partnership is a sponsor and joins a dozen community supporters of the Growing Our Own Workforce forum. Guided by Sidi Zeid Chleuh and J.C. Martin of Peak Performance Solutions, the regional audience will create action plans—next steps—for supporting efforts to cultivate and retain a “homegrown” Southern Maryland workforce. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with other individuals committed to strengthening pathways to fulfilling careers…
Health Hub in Lex Park Earns State Honors
The St. Mary’s County Health Department’s Health Hub in Lexington Park recently received two statewide honors.
Pre-K Expo Set March 4 @ Great Mills High
The third annual Pre-Kindergarten Expo will be held 6 to 7pm Wednesday, March 4, at Great Mills High School. Pre-K students, families, and local private providers are invited to attend.
SMECO Accepting Scholarship Applications
Local students have until April 1 to apply for a Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative scholarship. SMECO offers four $2,500 scholarships to high school students who excel in their endeavors and show promise in their chosen field of study.
Companies Can Register for TPP Spark! Career Fair
Businesses and organizations can sign up for The Patuxent Partnership’s annual Spark! Student Career Awareness Fair to be held from 9am to 1:30pm Tuesday, March 25, 2026.
