Biden Wants All-Electric Military Vehicle Fleet
The Biden administration wants to require that the US military implement an all-electric vehicle fleet by 2030. The Department of Energy secretary says it can be done. A US senator says a fully electric military would be expensive and unreliable.
First Friday May 5 in Leonardtown
First Fridays open up Leonardtown, MD, for a one-of-a-kind shopping and entertaining evening, and invite visitors to join in the fun! This Friday, the town’s business community will be open from 5 to 8pm May 5. During Cinco de Mayo First Friday enjoy live music, art activities, a bilingual storytime, and more. Those looking to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, will find a range of activities taking place all around Leonardtown during the entire month of May, courtesy of the Leonardtown Arts & Entertainment District, the St. Mary’s County Arts Council, and local Leonardtown businesses. Enjoy live music, make & take…
African American Schoolhouse Open for Tours
Free open houses are offered at the Drayden African American Schoolhouse in Drayden one Saturday a month from 11am to 2pm. Open house dates: May 6, June 3, June 17-19, July 1, August 5, September 2, and October 7, 2023.
Greenwell Foundation Awarded Beautification Grant
The Greenwell Foundation in Hollywood has been awarded a Keep Maryland Beautiful grant from Forever Maryland.
Flora, Insects, & Birds, Oh My! DNR Photo Contest Is Here
Flora, birds, insects, recreation, landscapes, weather and wonder, and wildlife all make for great photography subjects for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources upcoming contest.
Nimitz Reaches 350K Arrested Landings
The oldest active aircraft carrier in the Navy, the USS Nimitz, reached 350,000 arrested plane landings in nearly a half-century, on Saturday, when an F/A-18F Super Hornet touched down on the deck.
Hoyer to Hold Annual Bull Roast June 9
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer will host his annual Bull Roast on June 9, 2023.
Community Invited to Law Enforcement Appreciation Event
St. Mary’s County residents are invited to celebrate this year’s Law Enforcement Officers of the Year and to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to their community at an event May 2, 2023.
LSM Execs See the Front Lines of Public Safety
The Leadership Southern Maryland Executive Program went behind the scenes of public safety on April 7 to learn about the operations and critical issues of tri-county law enforcement and fire and rescue services.
Forrest Center Students Bring Home the Medals
Forty-seven Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center students earned medals at the 50th annual SkillsUSA Maryland State Leadership and Skills Conference.
