Black Diamond Remembrance April 26
A remembrance ceremony will be held at 2pm Sunday, April 26, 2026, honoring the 87 lives lost in the Black Diamond Disaster, a tragic Civil War-era maritime accident that occurred near St. Clement’s Island during the hunt for presidential assassin John Wilkes Booth.
Enjoy Jazz at Sunset @ Piney Point Lighthouse
Start off the 25th anniversary of the Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival with an evening at the Piney Point Lighthouse from 6 to 9pm Thursday, July 10, 2025, featuring the music of Higher Standards.
Oysters 101: Work ’em, Tong ’em, Shuck ’em
There’s even a bit at the end of Oysters 101 about their sex life.
Nice Bridge Slated for $50M toward Replacement
More than 18,000 vehicles a day cross the Potomac between Southern Maryland and Dahlgren, VA, on a 72-year-old, 2-lane bridge. Traffic is expected to double by 2030.
Bohanan & Fowler Continue Bay Efforts
John Bohanan grew up on the St. Mary’s River, Bernie Fowler on the Patuxent, they continue to wade in and fight for the health of the Chesapeake Bay.
JefClarkArt Discounts Unique Holiday Items
JefClarkArt, unique photography on cards and postcards, giving a new angle on the local scenes. A perfect holiday gift with flair.
Potomac Breaches Sea Wall on St. George Island
Tidal surge breaches breaches seawall off Potomac four hours before second high tide anticipated at 2:30 p.m.
