Trump: Musk Will Find Billions in Waste at DoD
President Donald Trump told Fox News on Sunday that he expects Elon Musk and Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to find billions of dollars of fraud and abuse at the Pentagon.
Entries Sought for Black History Essay Contest
The MD05 Black History Essay Contest is open to current high school students whose official residence lies within Maryland’s 5th Congressional District, Rep. Steny H. Hoyer announced. The deadline is March 1.
Learn About MD’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan
The Maryland Highway Safety Office will hold sessions on traffic safety behaviors as it works on the state’s 2026-2030 Strategic Highway Safety Plan. A local meeting will be held at 6pm February 12, 2025, at the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland in Hughesville.
Increased Traffic at NAS Pax Expected as Workers Return to Office
Increased traffic volume is expected at NAS Patuxent River and Webster Outlying Field beginning Friday, February 7, 2025, with the implementation of return-to-office orders across the base.
Murder Mystery Up Next for Newtowne Players
“Witness for the Prosecution” hits the stage at Three Notch Theatre in Lexington Park on Friday and runs until February 23, 2025.
Greenwell Opens Summer Camp Registration
Summer camp registration is now open at the Greenwell Foundation in Hollywood. Horse, fishing, and nature camps will be offered.
Iran Praises Halt of USAID
Iranian state media says the US’s moves to freeze spending on foreign aid and maybe end the US Agency for International Development will halt funding for opponents of the Iran’s Shiite theocracy, pro-democracy activists, and other worldwide efforts to support democracy.
NDTA Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications
The NDTA Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 academic year. Applications may be submitted through April 15. The Patuxent Partnership is helping to publicize the scholarship for programs in transportation education, science, research, and development.
Plenty to Sing About for COSMIC Symphony
COSMIC Symphony’s next concert, “Song & Dance,” will feature the vocal talents of its 2024 Young Artist Competition winner Ellyanna Tyson, and a classical program. Dates February 22 and 23, 2025.
Visit Leonardtown for First Friday Feb. 7
First Fridays open up Leonardtown, MD, for a one-of-a-kind shopping and entertaining evening, and invite visitors to join in the fun for Lovin’ Leonardtown on February 7.
