July 25, 2026

Hoyer: Violence Against Women Act Is Urgent

Violence Against Women Act

Recently, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer paid a visit to the Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center in Upper Marlboro to talk about the importance of reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act.

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Trump Overrides Congress on Arms Sales

arms sales

Despite Congressional objections, the Trump administration cleared $8.1 billion in arms sales for Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates by invoking an emergency exemption.

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MedStar Earns Top Marks in Hospital Safety

Hospital Safety

The Leapfrog Group has again awarded top marks to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in its Spring 2019 Hospital Safety Grade survey. The hospital safety grade of “A” recognizes the hospital’s superior efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the US.

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College Graduates Take the Stage

College Graduates

The 60th spring commencement at the College of Southern Maryland celebrated 522 candidates for 546 associate degrees and 244 certificates on May 17. The College Graduates took the stage at the La Plata Campus.

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More Troops Headed to the Middle East

More service members, intelligence aircraft, engineers, and fighter pilots are heading to the Middle East as a “prudent defensive measure” against Iran.

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Rates Drop, Home Construction Rebounds

Rates

Trade tensions have lowered interest rates and combined with a rebounding housing industry summer 2019 is promising a better market for home buyers. Pre-qualifying for your mortgage at PRMI can put you first in line for the home of your dreams.

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Navy Working Capital Fund Explained

Working Capital Fund

Gene Townsend, former comptroller of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, will speak on the Navy Working Capital Fund during an event Thursday, May 30, 2019, hosted by The Patuxent Partnership.

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Dichter Earns Scholarship From Calvert Board

Dichter Earns Scholarship From Calvert Board

Leonardtown High School student Samuel Dichter was awarded a $1,500 scholarship from the Calvert County commissioners. Mr. Dichter plans to attend the College of Southern Maryland.

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CSM’s Yancey First in Nation for Assists

Yancey

College of Southern Maryland point guard freshman Amaya Yancey just finished the basketball season first in the nation in assists per game with 8.0. And more, she was named to the 2018-2019 NJCAA Division II Third Team All American Team.

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Landfill, STS Schedules for Holiday Weekend

Veterans Day

In observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, all St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed. Offices will reopen Tuesday, May 28, at their normal times.

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