June 17, 2026

  • 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.

  • Lexington Park Library

    Groups Step Up to Help Library Food Program

    A Better St. Mary’s and the St. Mary’s Department of Social Services have partnered to help fund a summer meal program for children at the Lexington Park Library.

  • 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.

  • Academy

    Applications Open for Teen Academy

    Leadership Southern Maryland and Stella’s Girls are accepting applications for the 2026 Teen Leadership Academy to be held July 27-31 at the College of Southern Maryland Hughesville campus. The deadline to apply is June 19.

Leader Exclusives

UV Light A Year-Round Vision Threat

Jan 7, 2015

UV light poses a year-round threat to vision, with winter offering no break from the risk. Learn how to protect yourself.

A Good Time to Buy a New Home

Jan 7, 2015

It can be an ordeal, buying a home or refinancing one. But it’s a good time to consider, and Tabatha Griffin of Primary Residential Mortgage assures you she will hold your hand through the entire process.

NDAA Protects & Employs Public Lands

Jan 4, 2015

In a bipartisan effort, the National Defense Authorization Act of FY15 includes preservation of wilderness in a land swap for a copper mine and expedited drilling permits.