In light of severe cold temperatures forecasted in Calvert County, the Department of Public Safety has issued an animal safety alert for Sunday, Jan. 19, through…
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Governor Moore Signs Proclamation to Enshrine Reproductive Freedom in Maryland’s Constitution
By The Citizen on January 21, 2025
Governor Wes Moore signed a proclamation officially enshrining into Maryland’s constitution “an individual’s fundamental right to reproductive freedom.” The constitutional amendment—sponsored by House Speaker Adrienne…
Maryland Commission on Public Health Releases 2024 Interim Report, Sets Stage for Final Recommendations
By The Citizen on January 21, 2025
The Commission on Public Health recently released its 2024 Interim Report, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to enhance public health in Maryland.…
Additional “St. Mary’s 2050” Community Visioning Sessions Announced
By The Citizen on January 21, 2025
St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Land Use & Growth Management (LUGM) is seeking input from the community on the vision, key planning themes, and…
President Donald Trump and The White House – Executive Orders on January 20th, 2025
By The Citizen on January 20, 2025
Today, January 20th, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and The White House has released the following. President Trump’s America First Priorities. Trump signs executive order…
FrogWatch USA 2025 Citizen Science Program
By The Citizen on January 20, 2025
FrogWatch USA is a nationwide citizen science program hosted by local chapters and is dedicated to tracking frog populations. The Southern Maryland (and surrounding DMV) chapter…
UPDATE: Department of Natural Resources Expands Dead Wild Bird Collection Efforts Due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
By The Citizen on January 19, 2025
Earlier this week, Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) expanded its long-term contract with USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to provide more…
UPDATE: Police Arrest Third Suspect in Lexington Park Shooting
By The Citizen on January 16, 2025
UPDATE: Charles Henry Thompson, 30, of Lexington Park, was arrested and is currently being held at the the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center…
Horrific Conditions Lead Over 150 Animal Cruelty Charges for Charlotte Hall Father and Daughter
By The Citizen on January 16, 2025
Kelvin Shepherd, 51, and Dominique Parrish, 35, both of Charlotte Hall, were arrested following a joint investigation by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and…
22-Year-Old Port Republic Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase from Calvert to St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on January 16, 2025
Dylan Michael Barbieri, 22, of Port Republic, was arrested on January 14, 2025, following a high-speed pursuit that spanned parts of Calvert and St. Mary’s…
Repeat Offender Faces Multiple Charges, Including Escape, in St. Mary’s County After Failing to Report to Jail
By The Citizen on January 16, 2025
Justin Michael Gibson, 33, of Lexington Park, is facing a series of charges in St. Mary’s County following multiple alleged incidents, including thefts and an…
VIDEO: Hollywood Woman Arrested for Impaired Driving, Cocaine Possession in Lexington Park
By The Citizen on January 15, 2025
Serinity Faith Byrd, 32, of Hollywood, was arrested on January 10, 2025, following a welfare check that revealed impaired driving and the discovery of suspected…
Multiple Helicopters Respond to Serious Motor Vehicle Collision with Entrapment and Ejection
By The Citizen on January 15, 2025
On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 6:36 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to Three Notch Road and Old Village Road in Mechanicsville,…
Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Releases Statement Following Governor Moore’s $3 Billion Deficit Announcement, Tax Increases, and Budget Cuts
By The Citizen on January 15, 2025
In December 2024 the Department of Legislative Services reported a historic $2.95 billion General Fund projected shortfall for the State’s Fiscal Year 2026 (beginning July…
February 2025 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum
By The Citizen on January 15, 2025
Celebrate February at the Calvert Marine Museum with exciting programs and events for all ages! From meeting Poppie the opossum to exploring local history and…