Hoyer Statement on End of Shutdown
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer said that at the core of the federal government shutdown was the false premise that Congress could either reopen the government or provide for the health of the American people. “Congress could have and should have done both.”
Delegation Wants Update on Army Corps Projects in MD
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer and other members of the Maryland delegation pressed the Trump administration for answers regarding the status of infrastructure projects in the state led by the US Army Corps of Engineers following the announcement on social media that Army Corps projects in several states, including Maryland, would be paused and potentially canceled.
Nominate an Outstanding STEM Teacher for SMECO Award
Each year, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative works with local school systems to present Outstanding Teacher awards to educators for their leadership in the fields of mathematics, science, technology, and engineering. Now is your chance to nominate one of these teachers.
Venezuela Preps for US Attack
The Venezuelan government says its preparing its armed forces in the event of an invasion or military attack by the United States, after the arrival this week of the USS Gerald Ford, the Navy’s largest aircraft carrier, into the US Southern Command region covering Latin America south of Mexico, the waters adjacent to Central and South America, and the Caribbean Sea.
Indoor Yard Market to Open on Great Mills Road
A year-round indoor yard market is opening on Great Mills Road. Stacie’s Yard Sale Market is a unique opportunity for vendors to rent indoor space to sell items, says owner Stacie Baker.
It’s Showtime! … Now at a New Location
The long-awaited sequel to a popular Lexington Park restaurant has arrived. Showtime Deli opened its doors at a new location as the lights went on at 7am Nov. 3. The aroma of Scrapple, home fries, and coffee greeted diners anxious to see the Gelrud family’s latest production.
Equipment Auction Dec. 10 @ Flat Iron
Southern Maryland Auction Company’s next auction will feature heavy equipment, dump trucks, road tractors, vehicles, trailers, attachments, and more at Flat Iron Farm in Great Mills. The tentative date is December 10, 2025. Deadline for consignments is December 8.
Health Care Open Enrollment Begins
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer encourages Marylanders to visit MarylandHealthConnection.gov to browse and enroll in a quality health care plan with coverage beginning on January 1, 2026.
Several Fall Ill After Suspicious Package Opened at Andrews
Joint Base Andrews in Camp Springs, MD, received a “suspicious package” Thursday prompting two buildings to be evacuated after several people became ill.
Nighttime Inspection Set for Solomons Bridge Starting Nov. 9
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will inspect the MD 4 Solomons Bridge over the Patuxent River beginning November 9. The overnight work will continue through November 13, from 9pm until 5am the following morning, weather permitting.
