Join the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership is a coalition of community members and local organizations working together to improve health and wellness in St. Mary’s County. Why not consider joining?
Tariffs & Trump: Europe Rethinking F-35 Buys
Swiss lawmakers urge their government to reconsider a $6 billion purchase of F-35s after the US slapped punitive 39% trade tariffs on the country. A growing number of European countries are questioning the reliance of the US as a defense and trade partner. Last week, the Spanish government confirmed it was no longer looking at the F-35 for its air force modernization but would spend that money in Europe instead.
Get an Inside Look at County Government
Registration is now open for the 2025 session of St. Mary’s County Citizens Academy. Deadline to apply is August 29.
Hoyer Honors 35th Anniversary of ADA
In honor of the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act becoming law, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer joined disability rights leaders and others to host a discussion and screening of “American Experience’s Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act.”
SMECO Offers Energy Efficient Programs
You use energy all around your home. Through EmPOWER Maryland, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative offers energy efficiency programs to make it easier for you to save energy every day.
Celebrate the End of Summer at St. Clement’s Museum
Enjoy a free day of family fun celebrating the end of summer on the waterside lawn at St. Clement’s Museum’s annual Children’s Day event Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 11am to 2pm.
Hoyer Decries Cancellation of Direct File Program
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer says IRS Commissioner Billy Long’s announcement that the Direct File program has been canceled sends this message to the American people: “You’re on your own.”
SMECO Gives Residential Credits in August
Many Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative residential customers will see a credit on their electric bill in August, thanks to the Legislative Energy Relief Refund, a one-time statewide initiative established by the Maryland General Assembly and Gov. Wes Moore to help offset high energy costs.
Confederate Sculpture Returns to Arlington
DefSec Pete Hegseth announced last week the controversial “Reconciliation Monument” sculpture will return to Arlington National Cemetery in coming weeks, the latest move by administration officials to return symbols honoring the Confederacy to military sites.
HSMP’s Call for Table Applications
Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership wants to hear about organizations’ programs and efforts to improve health in St. Mary’s County.
