US, Canada Ban TikTok on Government Devices
The US and Canada have given their agencies a month to clear TikTok from all government devices amid mounting fears of data ending up in the hands of Chinese Communist Party members via the Chinese-owned social media platform.
March 21 VADM Chebi’s Update to Local Defense Industry
The Patuxent Partnership will present NAVAIR commander VADM Carl Chebi and Tom Rudowsky, deputy commander, providing an update on NAE/NAVAIR’s North Stars: Capability, Affordability, Availability and “help needed” from industry on March 21, 2023.
Mark Your Calendar: Cherry Blossom Fest March 18
The annual Cherry Blossom Festival will be held from noon to 4pm March 18, 2023, at Lexington Manor Passive Park in Lexington Park.
Regional SkillsUSA Competition Results
The Maryland SkillsUSA Southern Regional Competition was held February 11, 2023, at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center in Leonardtown, MD.
Hoyer Hosts Black History Month Breakfast
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer spoke at the annual Black History Month Breakfast held earlier this month in Prince George’s County. The congressman has helped organize the event for 42 years.
TPP Among 2023 MEDA Award Winners
The Patuxent Partnership’s Tech Jobs Rule apprenticeship program and the St. Mary’s County Tech Book were among the winners of 2023 MEDA Awards from the Maryland Economic Development Association.
What’s New at Health Hub in Lex Park?
The St. Mary’s County Health Hub in Lexington Park serves as a vital link to community support and critical mental and physical health services — including harm reduction, youth mentoring, crisis stabilization, jail diversion programs for substance use treatment and recovery, and primary care medical services. Other services include expungement clinics, harm reduction, medical respite, and reiki.
Probe Finds Pilot Error in F-35C Crash
Naval Air Forces investigators found that pilot error caused an F-35C Lightning II fighter jet to crash onto the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson before sliding into the South China Sea last year. The error “was not conducted in a reckless manner nor with malicious intent,” according to the Naval Air Forces Command.
First Friday March 3 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 March 3, 2023.
Public Health Internships for Students Offered
The St. Mary’s County Health Department is accepting applications for its summer Student Academy in Public Health internship program, which will run from July 17 through August 18, 2023.
