July 25, 2026

Chautauqua Makes Waves This Summer

Making Waves

Living history will be making waves at the College of Southern Maryland’s La Plata Campus for three days in July with three Chautauqua 2019 performances.

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Out of the Darkness Walk Coming in October

Out of the Darkness

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown is joining a national effort to reduce the rate of suicide in America by hosting an Out of the Darkness Walk this coming October.

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Elite Cheerleading Group Piles Up Awards

Elite Cheerleading

St. Mary’s County’s own Cougars Elite Cheerleading just finished its ninth season in spectacular fashion. 

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CSM Writing Award Honors Wayne Karlin

Wayne Karlin

Professor Emeritus Wayne Karlin has been honored at the College of Southern Maryland with a creative writing award established in his name.

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Hoyer: Slow Jobs, Wage Growth Threatens Economic Expansion

Economy

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released its May 2019 jobs report. Job growth slowed and the unemployment rate remained at 3.6 percent.

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Iranian President: US Sanctions End Diplomacy

Iranian President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani rebukes the Trump White House in reaction to new US sanctions. Rouhani says the hope for a diplomatic solution between the two nations has ended.

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If it’s June 28, it’s Friday Night in the Park!

Friday Night in the Park

St. Inie’s Coffee has partnered with the St. Mary’s County NAACP chapter to put together a Friday Night in the Park event at Lancaster Park from 6 to 9 pm Friday, June 28.

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SGA Students: Wizards at Success

Wizards at Success

College of Southern Maryland’s Student Government Association got a special treat at the end of the spring semester when they were honored with a Harry Potter-themed Yule Ball, recognizing that they are Wizards at Success.

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MedStar Earns Wellness at Work Award

Healthiest Businesses

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown was honored June 7 by the Maryland Department of Health Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and ControlIf I don’t catch up with Brenda, Healthiest Maryland Businesses program with a Wellness at Work Award.

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Trump Says He Can Strike Iran Without Congress OK

Iran

President Trump says he does not need congressional approval to initiate military action in Iran. “I do like keeping them abreast, but I don’t have to do it legally.”

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