New Music Series Debuts in So. MD
The Jo Ricks Music Series was created to bring acclaimed classical, jazz, and world-music artists to Southern Maryland for the artists to share their music through affordable live performances and to share their musical knowledge through educational events for children and youth.
Virtual Ceremony to Commemorate 9/11
Foundation 4 Heroes will hold a 9/11 commemoration ceremony at the St. Mary’s County Governmental Center in Leonardtown on Friday, September 11, 2020. The ceremony is not open to the public but it can be viewed on Facebook beginning at approximately 9 pm.
Focus Groups to Explore County Health Needs
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership invites community members to participate in focus groups to identify local health needs as part of the Community Health Needs Assessment process.
DHS Downplays Russian Threat, Says Whistleblower
Top Trump appointees at the Department of Homeland Security repeatedly sought to censor or stop reports on Russian influence activities in the United States, according to a whistleblower report released by the House Intelligence Committee,
TPP, Chamber Present Webinar With Comptroller
The Patuxent Partnership and the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce will present a free webinar with Maryland Comptroller Peter V.R. Franchot. Join them for the free event to be held from 2 to 3 pm Tuesday, October 15, 2020.
Hoyer Applauds Federal Funds for Airport
Federal funds have been allocated under the CARES Act to the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport for the extension and reconstruction of the airport runway, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer’s office announced.
Trump Saves Stars and Stripes
After the Pentagon notified Stars and Stripes that its final newspaper publication will be released this month, President Donald Trump tweeted, “America will NOT be cutting funding to @starsandstripes magazine under my watch.”
24 Earn County Govt. People’s Choice Awards
Twenty-four county staffers received People’s Choice awards and 71 employees received Years of Service awards at the St. Mary’s County commissioners August 25 meeting.
Jordan R&D – Inventor at TechPort 2.0
An inventor of Brian Jordan’s caliber is a huge bonus, says TechPort2 Director Tommy Luginbill. “Brian’s creativity is exceptional. He does not just see problems, he sees solutions. Donna’s business acumen is exceptional. Having the know-how of Brian and Donna readily available for all of us, makes TechPort a better place. This is the kind of business we want to support and collaborate with at TechPort to continue bringing innovation to scale.”
Report Highlights China’s Push for Military Dominance
A newly released report says China’s military is pushing ahead of the US. The “Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China” reveals China has progressed in areas such as shipbuilding, missile defense, and ballistic and cruise missile construction. The People’s Liberation Army is an “increasingly modern and flexible force,” according to the report.
