New Operating Hours at Great Mills Pool
The Great Mills Pool will adjust its weekday operating hours, beginning Monday, August 30, 2021. Normal weekend hours will continue.
TPP to Host Cyber Threats Briefing
The Patuxent Partnership will offer a cyber threats briefing on September 14 at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland in California.
Overdose Awareness Event Planned
An International Overdose Awareness Day event will be held in Lexington Park from 4 to 6 pm Tuesday, August 31, 2021.
Ransomware Attack Is Meeting Topic
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer met with Southern Maryland business leaders and government officials at a virtual roundtable that focused on the July 2 ransomware attack that impacted several IT systems in the region.
Learn About the SoMD Heritage Area
The Patuxent Partnership’s upcoming three-part series will provide a deeper insight into the Southern Maryland Heritage Area. The first virtual session will be held from 11 am to noon September 8, 2021.
Putin Orders Russians Out of Kabul
Marking a shift in Russia’s stance, Putin ordered Russians and other nationals evacuated from Kabul The Kremlin cited the presence of Islamic State as well as the Taliban, calling the terrorist threat “very high” in Afghanistan.
Get Ready for a Night on Broadway
The Newtowne Players are preparing to open its 18th season with “A Night on Broadway,” completely reimagined for 2021. Performances will be September 10-26.
SoMD Sierra Club Awards Scholarships
Rebecca Arnold wins the top scholarship award at Southern Maryland Sierra Club’s inaugural scholarship program.
US Ramping Up Evacuation Efforts
Biden faces global pressure to extend Afghanistan evacuation efforts as Taliban warns: extending the deadline means “extending the occupation … [which] will provoke a reaction.”
For Kids, Being Fit Can Be Fun
Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership will offer a livestreamed show designed to teach children that creating good eating habits and being fit can be fun. The Juggling Nutrition Magician Show will be presented from 10 to 11 am Friday, August 27, 2021.
