Platform Aerospace to Expand Operations in St. Mary’s
Platform Aerospace is expanding its operations in St. Mary’s County to grow its engineering, design, and production space, creating hundreds of new jobs in Maryland over the next three years.
Gymnasts Finish 2025–26 Season Strong
The St. Mary’s Gymnastics Academy has announced the conclusion of the 2025-2026 season following the recent success of team members at the USA Gymnastics Region 7 Championships in mid-May.
Get Ready for National Night Out
Community members are invited to register their neighborhoods for participation in National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. National Night Out is sponsored locally by Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative.
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?
Scholarships Available for Teen Leadership Academy
Applications are still being accepted, and full scholarships are available, for the 2026 Leadership Southern Maryland Teen Leadership Academy presented by Stella’s Girls Inc.
Environmental Health Team to Meet
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership’s Environmental Health Action Team will meet 10 to 11am Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Rudow Earns Maryland Sport Fisheries Award
Lenny Rudow, founding editor of FishTalk magazine, has been named the 2026 recipient of the annual Maryland Sport Fisheries Achievement Award.
Piney Point Program Is for the Birds
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum will host a Second Saturday activity 10am to noon July 11, 2026. Learn about local birds and build a feeder. Price to participate is included in museum admission.
DNR Seeks Nominations for Admiral of the Bay Award
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is accepting nominations for the Admiral of the Chesapeake Bay Award. The nomination period closes August 31.
Historic Preservation Efforts Earn Awards
The St. Mary’s County Historic Preservation Commission announced the 2026 recipients of its awards that recognize outstanding achievement and excellence in the field of historic preservation.
