UPDATE 2/11/2025: NAS Patuxent River Operating under Restricted Access/Closed Due to Weather February 12, 2025 – Due to worsening weather conditions, NAS Patuxent River has…
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Snow Emergency Plans in Effect for St. Mary’s and Calvert Counties
By The Citizen on February 11, 2025
The Maryland State Police has activated the Snow Emergency Plan for Calvert County effective at 2:30 p.m. on February 11, 2025. Current weather conditions and/or…
School Weather Updates – Charles, St. Mary’s and Calvert Have Early Dismissal on Tuesday, February 11, 2025
By The Citizen on February 10, 2025
ST. MARY’S COUNTY: February 11, 2025 – School Day begins on time with 2-Hour Early Dismissal Tuesday, February 11, 2025: All schools begin the day…
Maryland Under Winter Storm Warning as Predictions Estimate 4 to 8 Inches of Snow
By The Citizen on February 10, 2025
District of Columbia-Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Charles-St.Marys-Calvert-Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Stafford-King George-Northwest Prince William-Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 7…
Chesapeake Life Center Offers Healing for Those Experiencing Loss after DCA tragedy
By The Citizen on February 10, 2025
The Chesapeake Life Center will offer “Healing Our Community: Navigating Grief in the Aftermath of the DCA Tragedy” to support those affected by the Jan.…
Increased Traffic at NAS Patuxent River Expected Beginning February 7, 2025
By The Citizen on February 6, 2025
Personnel at Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised that increased traffic volume is expected at NAS Patuxent River and Webster Outlying Field beginning Friday,…
Maryland State Police Urge Safety For Motorists Throughout The Super Bowl Weekend
By The Citizen on February 6, 2025
Maryland State Police are urging motorists to avoid aggressive, distracted and impaired driving throughout the Super Bowl weekend. Maryland State Troopers from all 23 barracks,…
Maryland Casinos Generate $151.8 Million in Gaming Revenue During January 2025
By The Citizen on February 6, 2025
Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $151,795,660 in revenue from slot machines and table games during January 2025, a decrease of $1,447,656 (-0.9%) compared to…
Governor Wes Moore Delivers 2025 State of the State Address
By The Citizen on February 6, 2025
Governor Wes Moore today delivered his third State of the State address. Before a joint session of the Maryland General Assembly, the governor spoke about…
Where Do Birds That Leave Maryland for the Winter Go?
By The Citizen on February 6, 2025
By Joe Zimmermann, science writer with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources: In recent summers on Maryland’s “tern raft,” a man-made conservation platform that serves as…
Governor Moore Announces Dramatic Decrease in Fatal Overdoses in Maryland in 2024
By The Citizen on February 6, 2025
Governor Wes Moore announced that the number of fatal overdoses in Maryland decreased dramatically in 2024. According to preliminary data from Maryland’s Overdose Data Dashboard,…
Growing to New Heights: CSM Offers New Vertical Agriculture Course Thanks to $490,000 Grant
By The Citizen on February 6, 2025
The world’s population continues to grow, beyond 8 billion people, and every one of them needs to eat every day. How do farmers keep up…
Local Cadets Excel in SkillsUSA Regional Fire and EMS Competition Held in Calvert County
By The Citizen on February 5, 2025
Young aspiring firefighters and EMTs from across Southern Maryland showcased their incredible skills and dedication this past Saturday, February 1st, 2025, at the SkillsUSA Regional…
SMECO Employees Raise $60,000 for Three Local Hospitals
By The Citizen on February 4, 2025
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) employees recently held a fund-raising event and donated $60,000 to three hospitals in Southern Maryland: CalvertHealth Medical Center, University of…
Maryland Offers Waterfowl Hunting Day for Youth, Veterans, and Military on Feb. 8
By The Citizen on January 29, 2025
Maryland’s youth hunters, veterans, and military personnel can experience the excitement of a special waterfowl hunting day on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. A similar special…