Volunteer Sought for Census Committee
A faith-based community volunteer is being sought to round out the task force for the 2020 Census Complete County Committee in St. Mary’s County.
MedStar to Offer Acupuncture Talk, Demo
Those interested in learning about using acupuncture for pain management are invited to a free seminar on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown.
Groups Can Apply for Charitable Funds
The charitable foundation arm of Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative is looking for local non-profit organizations to benefit from its charitable funds.
Pax Partnership Hosts Canned Food Drive
The Patuxent Partnership is leading a canned food drive to help increase donations of non-perishable food items for a local food pantry.
Border Wall Gets $3.6B MILCON from DoD
DoD will move $3.6 billion out of 127 projects next year to build 175 miles of border wall. Pentagon officials began identifying potential projects to cut earlier this year.
Winners in 5th District Art & App Contests Honored
The winners of the annual Fifth District Congressional Art and App Competitions wre honored at a reception Aug. 20 in Waldorf hosted by Congressman Steny H. Hoyer.
Deadline Nears on Top Opportunity Zone Returns
Opportunity Zones are complicated and the window for maximum tax benefits is closing the end of 2019. Cathy Askey of Askey, Askey & Associates unpacked the basics and some of the details of the tax deferral, tax reduction, and tax elimination opportunities in the Opportunity Zone.
Dorian Threatens East Coast Bases
Hurricane Dorian continues up the East Coast as Navy and Air Force bases pull their resources inland and batten down in preparation.
Lexington Park Buses Add New Routes to Leonardtown
New St. Mary’s County Transit bus routes from Lexington Park to Leonardtown include express service and Sunday service. Links to some of the Lexington Park routes are included here.
Technovation Opens AI Opportunities
Parents and children can learn about artificial intelligence by participating in Technovation Families, a free, hands-on artificial intelligence education competition. The program is sponsored by The Patuxent Partnership.
