June 11, 2026

  • Fishing

    State Offering License-Free Fishing Days

    All Maryland residents and visitors can fish without needing a fishing license, trout stamp, or registration on June 13 and July 4.

  • Blue Angels

    Blue Angels Headline Pax River Air Show

    The US Navy says the 2026 NAS Patuxent River Air Show on June 20 and 21 is going to be packed with thrilling performances, including appearances by the Blue Angels.

  • Museums Host 2nd Saturday Activities

    Residents of all ages are invited to enjoy educational activities at the St. Clement’s Island Museum, US Colored Troops Interpretive Center, and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum on the second Saturday of each month throughout the year.

  • SMECO and VMDAEC Award Scholarships

    Nine graduating high school seniors earn SMECO and VMDAEC award scholarships.

  • Noise

    Pax Sets June 10-25 Noise Advisory

    Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place from 8am to 7pm June 10-25, 2026.

Leader Exclusives

Spark!

Inaugural Spark! Career Fair a Success

Apr 17, 2023

By all accounts, the inaugural Spark! Student Career Awareness Fair was a success. More than 440 students from the tri-county area participated in The Patuxent Partnership event March 30, 2023.

SoMD 2030 Offers Solar Cell STEM Camp

Apr 13, 2023

A free Solar Cell STEM Camp for high school students, funded by SoMD 2030, will be held from 9am to 3pm June 26-30, 2023. SoMD 2030 is a joint initiative of The Patuxent Partnership and the Southern Maryland Navy Alliance.

STEM

STEM Summer Camp Set @ USMSM

Apr 10, 2023

The Patuxent Partnership reminds high school students that a free STEM Summer Camp @ USMSM for Future Problem Solvers will be offered June 20-30, 2023, at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland. The application deadline is May 15.