Commerce Launches Tech Hub Grant Program
The US Commerce Department on Friday launched a program where cities can apply for grant funding to become technology hubs. The agency will accept proposals from regions across the country. The grants are part of last year’s CHIPS and Science Act to stimulate investments in new technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and biotech.
Set Sail With Museum’s Dinner & Cruise
The 2023 Dinner and a Cruise Series has several dates set for fun evenings of cruising on the St. Clement’s Island water taxi, a seafood dinner at waterside Morris Point Restaurant, and a dessert reception at St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point.
Xfinity to Bring 10G Network to St. Mary’s
Comcast will expand its Xfinity 10G network to more than 17,500 additional homes and businesses across 450 miles in St. Mary’s County.
Is There a Good Side to Stress?
Walden Wise, a new community dedicated to improving the emotional health of children, will be exploring stress with six CoCreators in an upcoming two-part seminar facilitated by national experts.
‘Welcome Home’ Vietnam Vets
The national “Welcome Home” event begins today, May 11, at 11am at the National Mall in Washington, DC, and runs through May 13. Planned by the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, the event commemorates the 50th anniversary of the last troops leaving Vietnam.
Pax Partnership Names Member of the Year
The Patuxent Partnership named Resource Management Concepts Inc. as the TPP 2022 Member of the Year.
The Rex Hosts Fundraiser for Leadership SoMD
The Rex in Leonardtown, MD, presented nonprofit organization Leadership Southern Maryland with a $5,926 check, proceeds of a March 18 fundraiser.
Baby Shower to Celebrate Expecting Parents
Expecting parents in St. Mary’s County are invited to a free Community Baby Shower at the Spring Ridge Middle school-based health center from 9am to noon Saturday, May 20, 2023.
Outstanding Math, Science, STEM Teachers Honored
Outstanding Science and STEM teacher award recipients from St. Mary’s County are, in the top photo at left, Elizabeth Dyson, Erica Samuel, and Naomi Thompson. Outstanding Mathematics teacher award recipients from St. Mary’s are, in the bottom right photo, Diane Dyer, Jessica Johnson, and Abbey Liverman. Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative worked with the school systems of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties to select and honor 22 educators with Outstanding Teacher awards for leadership in the fields of mathematics, science, technology, and engineering. Receiving awards this year were nine math teachers, eight science teachers, and five CTE-STEM (career technical education,…
Local Events Set for Armed Forces Day
Some local museums will offer free admission for military members on Armed Forces Day Saturday, May 20, 2023. Leonardtown will host a free US Navy Band Country Current concert.
