MD’s Bridges Get $400M for Repairs
There are currently 273 bridges in Maryland that have been rated poor or structurally deficient, including the Thomas Johnson Bridge. The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act includes $400 million earmarked for Maryland bridges over the next five years.
Townsend Is Outstanding Young Scientist Award Winner
Troy Townsend, associate professor at St. Mary’s College of Maryland and board member of The Patuxent Partnership, was recently honored as an Outstanding Young Scientist by the Maryland Academy of Sciences and the Maryland Science Center.
’22 Lighthouse Award: Askey, Askey & Associates
Askey, Askey & Associates hit every mark to win the 2022 Lighthouse Award from the St. Mary’s Chamber of Commerce: 317% growth from a quarter-century in business; 23 employees; two SoMD offices and remote in VA, FL, and TX; and still ongoing community involvement and public education.
Nat’l Cemeteries Open Memorial Weekend
All Veterans Affairs national cemeteries will be open Memorial Day weekend from dawn to dusk, with no limits on entry for visitors.
Sponsors Sought for Summerstock 2022
Sponsors are being sought for the St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks Summerstock 2022. This year’s production will be Stephen Schwartz and John Caird’s “Children of Eden.”
MedStar Unveils SMHC Behavioral Health Unit
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer joined local leaders for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the fully renovated, state-of-the-art behavioral health unit at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton.
Report: DoD Making Progress on Cybersecurity
A Pentagon’s Government Accountability Office report finds the US Defense Department is making progress on cybersecurity amid challenges.
SMECO Urges Safety Around Power Lines
Warmer weather means many of Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s members will head outdoors for projects around the house and yard. Stay safe and be aware of overhead power lines.
Gowen Seeks Delegate Seat 29C
Tim Gowen is running as a Republican for Delegate in Legislative District 29C, a newly configured district which for the first time now includes Valley Lee and Piney Point.
Blue Angels Fly Into Annapolis This Week
Commissioning Week has begun in Annapolis, and two flyovers by the Navy flight demo team, the Blue Angels, are planned. Visitors can see the arrival and rehearsal on Tuesday, May 24. The jets will also do a flyover during the graduation Friday where President Joe Biden is expected to be the keynote speaker.
