Common LASIK Myths and Misconceptions
Dr. Mark Whitten of Whitten Laser Eye talks about common myths and misconceptions about LASIK eye surgery.
Hoyer Joins Bernie Fowler’s Wade-In
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer delivered remarks at former Maryland senator Bernie Fowler’s annual wade-in at Jefferson Patterson Park in St. Leonard. Each year, Mr. Fowler holds the wade-in to assess how far he can wade into the Patuxent River until he can no longer see his white sneakers. The non-scientific measurement, which is known as the “Sneaker Index,” helps to raise awareness about the health of the river.
Business PhD & More New Degrees at SMHEC
The Florida Institute of Technology doctorate of business administration program will start in the fall 2016 semester at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in California. Learn more at a June 29 open house.
Fuel Burn Cut Would Extend F-35 Flight Life
Promising testing of technology that would reduce fuel burn would lengthen the flying life of the Joint Strike Fighter.
Students Tout Dual Enrollment
US Education Secretary John King Jr. and Under Secretary Ted Mitchell visited the La Plata campus of the College of Southern Maryland in May to talk to students who participate in the college’s dual enrollment program in a roundtable.
Destination Imagination Team 1st in State
Students at Father Andrew White SJ School who are on the Destination Imagination team Hidden Six took first place in the state of Maryland in their division’s challenge and were invited to compete in the DI Global Competition. The team was applauded by The Patuxent Partnership.
‘Brexit’ Could Trigger Sequester-Like Consequences
Brexit, the UK’s possible departure from the European Union, could cause global firms, particularly defense industries, to scale back business.
New Center to Serve Vets, Homeless in Crisis
On one day in June 2016, a new facility with medical care beds, crisis beds for the homeless with a washer/dryer and shower, and a full-service center for veterans opened in Lexington Park, MD. Three Oaks is praised for doing so much, for so many, in a shared space.
First-Ever Cyber Camp Planned
Don’t let the kids sit around and be bored all summer long – let The Patuxent Partnership help them grow their brains. TPP will partner with St. Mary’s County Public Schools to offer the first-ever Cyber Camp for students who are entering into grades 7 and 8.
Hoyer: Congress Must Fight Unemployment
National unemployment dropped to 4.7 percent in May, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report for May, and House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released a statement. The 75th consecutive monthly report showed private sector job growth, but Hoyer would like to see more.
