June 21, 2026

  • Emerging Leaders

    Applicants Sought for Emerging Leaders Program

    Leadership Southern Maryland is accepting applications for its Emerging Leaders Program, or LEAP, a six-month leadership academy for early- and mid-career professionals living or working in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties.

  • Art

    Museum to Offer Art Classes for Kids

    Young artists are invited to explore fine arts this summer through St. Clement’s Island Museum’s Art Kids classes. Participants will experiment with different forms of art, including drawing, painting, simple weaving, sculpting, and other hands-on projects.

  • 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.

Leader Exclusives

Watergate: The Documentary – Nov. 19

Nov 4, 2019

“Watergate: Shadow of History” will be shown at St. Mary’s College of Maryland on Nov. 19 at 6 pm. It will be introduced by the producer/writer Sherry Jones. A Q&A follows with William Galston.

pine trees

What’s Killing Our Pine Trees in Southern MD

Nov 1, 2019

The Southern Pine Beetle is wrecking havoc among the loblolly pine trees of Southern Maryland and the lower Eastern Shore. Outbreaks are most prevalent after a hot, dry, period like the one we just had.

White Oak Parkway to Close for Repairs

Oct 31, 2019

White Oak Parkway will close on or about Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, for seven to 10 days for replacement of a drainage pipe. White Oak Parkway is located near Wildewood Boulevard and Wildewood Parkway in California, MD.