Delegation Announces $60M in Transit Funding
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer and other members of the congressional delegation announced $60,322,396 in federal funding to upgrade the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s bus transit system and to support the construction of a new transit maintenance and operations facility in Charles County.
TPP Defense Summit Puts Focus on Tech & Innovation
The Patuxent Partnership’s 2025 Defense Summit covered an array of topics last month keeping the focus on “Technology, Innovation and Capability to the Warfighter.” An audience of more than 200 attended the full-day program of dynamic panels and speakers, including NAWCAD leadership.
A New US National Security Strategy
The White House released a new national security strategy last week that outlines a new US military focus on the Western Hemisphere. The Trump administration will “rightly prioritize our homeland and hemisphere,” DefSec Pete Hegseth said.
Pax Noise Advisory Set Dec. 8-Jan. 30
Communities surrounding the Patuxent River Naval Air Station are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place from 8am to 5pm December 8, 2025, through January 30, for Open Air Engine Test Cell operations.
Holiday Storytime for Kids in Lex Park
A free and festive open house for all ages will be held from 1 to 3pm Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the US Colored Troops Interpretive Center in Lexington Park featuring Christmas storytimes, holiday cookies, refreshments, and Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Santa Takes to the Skies Over SoMD Dec. 9
Southern Maryland residents young and old should look skyward on Tuesday, December 9, between 10am and 1pm as Adm. Saint Nicholas takes to the air on his annual holiday readiness flight.
Carver Elementary Earns National Award
George Washington Carver Elementary School in Lexington Park has been named a National ESEA Distinguished School by the Maryland State Department of Education.
Chesapeake Charter School Lottery Opens
The Chesapeake Public Charter School online lottery application is open until December 31, 2025.
Celebrate Lex Park’s Holly Days Dec. 6-7
Join the Lexington Park Business Association in supporting Lexington Park Holly Days. There will be a Tree & Menorah Lighting Ceremony at 5:30pm December 6 and then on December 7 from 1-4pm, a Holly Days Extravaganza will take shape throughout the library.
MD Delegation on Mission to Protect the Bay
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer and members of Maryland’s congressional delegation met last month to discuss continued federal efforts to support Chesapeake Bay restoration and the goals of the revised Beyond 2025 watershed agreement.
