June 20, 2026

  • Juneteenth

    St. Mary’s Govt. Operations for Juneteenth

    St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed June 19, 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Community members are encouraged to attend the annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration from noon to 6pm Saturday, June 20, at the county fairgrounds.

  • Junior Historian

    Free Admission for Dads at Lighthouse June 21

    On Father’s Day, June 21, 2026, Piney Point Lighthouse Museum will offer free museum admission for dads during normal operating hours 10am to 5pm.

  • River Concert Series

    River Concert Series Opens Friday

    A Southern Maryland tradition continues in 2026. The River Concert Series and the appearances of the Chesapeake Orchestra open Friday, June 19, in St. Mary’s City.

  • Juneteenth

    Freedom Day Set June 20 at Fairgrounds

    The Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions Freedom Day will be held from noon to 6pm Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. Free admission.

  • Solstice

    Celebrate the Summer Solstice in Piney Point

    Celebrate the solstice season June 19, 2026, with extended evening hours and after-hours tours at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park.

Leader Exclusives

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Calculate Your Business’ PPP Loan Forgiveness

May 26, 2020

Askey, Askey & Associates provide the PPP Loan Forgiveness Calculator to help businesses establish what information is needed to complete the loan forgiveness application recently released by the Small Business Administration.

Patuxent Cove

4th Building Opens at Patuxent Cove

May 19, 2020

Safety precautions, telecommunications, and social distancing allow leasing to continue at St. Mary’s newest apartment complex, Patuxent Cove, 1 1/2 miles from Gate 1 of Naval Air Station Patuxent River, with a wide range of accessible and adaptable 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom affordable apartments.

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Airpark Drive-Thru Market Is Huge Success

May 18, 2020

The reception was so positive at the first ever drive-thru farmers market at St. Mary’s Airport on Mother’s Day, plans are underway for the next market to be June 14, 2020, Flag Day.