June 14, 2026

Lex Park Neighborhoods Join Night Out

National Night Out

On Tuesday, Aug. 1, from 6 to 8 pm, neighborhoods throughout St. Mary’s County — including several in the Lexington Park area — will join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the annual National Night Out crime and drug prevention event.

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August Events at CSM Campuses

August is shaping up to be a busy month at the College of Southern Maryland. Here’s a calendar of events at CSM’s campuses.

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Always Stay Safe Near Power Lines

power lines

It’s important that children understand a few safety fundamental around power lines. Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative wants everyone to stay safe, and has issued several tips to help parents ensure that summer is the fun it is supposed to be.

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Health Care Transportation Workshop Set

Environmental Health Action Team

Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership’s Access to Care Action Team will hold a Regional Healthcare Transportation Design Thinking Workshop from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Thursday, Aug. 3, at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall.

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CSM Center Dedicated to John Harms

Harms

The College of Southern Maryland recently celebrated the naming of the John E. Harms Academic Center on its Prince Frederick Campus.

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Chapter 113 Task Force Meetings Set

County Code Chapter 113

The task force charged with proposing amendments to St. Mary’s Code Chapter 113 has announced plans for several public meetings at the St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission.

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It’s Our River, Take 2: Why Should We Give It to Virginia?

It's Our River

In a 2001 SlackWater interview, Walter Dorsey talks about the legislative battle in Annapolis over the Potomac River Compact of 1958. “I think the Compact is probably one of the worst things that’s ever happened to Maryland,” he said at the time.

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Mattis Orders Greater Flexibility for Ready and Lethal Forces

war authorization

DefSec Mattis directs the services, the National Guard Bureau, and combatant commanders to identify changes needed to give each branch increased flexibility to organize, train, and equip more ready and lethal forces.

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CSM Foundation Has New Board Members

CSM Foundation

Three new members have been added to the College of Southern Maryland Foundation’s board of directors — James Andreacci of Lexington Park, Christy Lombardi of St. Leonard, and Jerry T. Sanford of Bowie.

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