Open House Set @ UMD MATRIX Lab
The University of Maryland MATRIX Lab’s Industry Open House will be held from 9am to 3pm Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland SMART Building in California, MD.
2021-1: A Telescope, Anthropomorphism
A telescope on the Island Creek Ospreys in 2021 led to anthropomorphism, specifically, snarky names to the 10 in the nests lined up in front of the island house.
Soak Up the Fun @ SpongeBob Musical
“Nickelodeon’s The SpongeBob Musical” will be the next performance by The Newtowne Players. The show will run July 10 – August 2, 2026, at Three Notch Theatre in Lexington Park, MD. Tickets are on sale now.
State Awards Funds for New Splash Pad
Robert Miedzinski Community Park has been awarded $300,000 to construct a new splash pad, shade structures, seating, sidewalks, and associated amenities.
Three Earn Master Angler Awards
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources have recognized George Cropper, Joshua Bernstein, and Alex Gaillardo Perez with Master Angler Milestone Awards under the FishMaryland program.
Navy, ACMI Team Up to Create Energetics Facility in Indian Head
ACMI Federal has been awarded $50 million from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division to build the Maryland Energetics Innovation Hub in Charles County.
Water Taxi Now Running to St. Clement’s Island
The St. Clement’s Island Museum water taxi is now providing transportation between the museum site in Colton’s Point and St. Clement’s Island State Park on the Potomac River.
Historian Marks to Discuss Legacy of 1st President
Historian and author John Garrison Marks will discuss slavery’s place in the legacy of George Washington from 7 to 8:30pm July 1, 2026, at Historic Sotterley.
Healthy St. Mary’s Conducting Survey
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership invites all who live, work, or play in St. Mary’s to complete the Community Health Assessment. The purpose of the survey is to get opinions about community health problems in the county. The survey is open until June 30, 2026.
Commission Sets Hearings on 2050 Comp Plan
The St. Mary’s County Planning Commission will conduct hearings June 29 and July 7, 2026, as part of the St. Mary’s 2050 planning process.
