That’s a wrap on our 2022 Torch Run fundraising! The final total raised in t-shirt and hat sales for 2022 by Charles County was over…
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3-Year-Old Found SAFE and UNHARMED After Carjacking in Upper Marlboro
By The Citizen on February 23, 2023
PGPD Released the following: Update:We have located Blake in the county. He is safe. Vehicle recovered. More details coming shortly. Thank you to the community…
Prince Frederick VFD Hosting 76th Annual Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association Convention
By The Citizen on February 23, 2023
The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department (PFVFD) is proud to announce that we will be hosting the 76th Annual Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association (SMVFA)…
SMECO Sponsors 29th Annual MATHCOUNTS Competition
By The Citizen on February 22, 2023
The 29th annual regional MATHCOUNTS competition challenged more than 150 students from 17 schools throughout Southern Maryland to test their math skills at Calvert High…
University of Maryland Awards $30 Million to Projects Addressing Humanity’s Grand Challenges
By The Citizen on February 21, 2023
With an unprecedented $30 million investment, the University of Maryland (UMD) is accelerating solutions to some of the world’s most complex problems, including climate change,…
Maryland Delegation Announces More Than $5.1 Million for Gun Violence Prevention Programs
By The Citizen on February 21, 2023
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, David Trone, and Glenn…
Maryland Hunters Harvest 76,687 Deer for 2022-2023 Season
By The Citizen on February 20, 2023
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reported that deer hunters harvested 76,687 deer during the combined archery, firearms, and muzzleloader seasons, from Sept. 9,…
Two Junior Firefighters from Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department Place in Regional Skills USA Competition
By The Citizen on February 20, 2023
Congratulations to PFVFD Junior Firefighter Cody Davenport and Nick Boswell who placed 2nd and 3rd in the recent Regional Skills USA competition! On Saturday, February…
CSM’s Robotics Team – the Talons – to Compete in World Competition
By The Citizen on February 20, 2023
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) competitive robotics team – the Talons – will compete at one of the largest Vex U events in the…
Maryland Public Service Commission Holding Public Comment Hearing on SMECO Rate Increase Request
By The Citizen on February 16, 2023
The Maryland Public Service Commission will hold an in-person public comment hearing on the request by the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) to increase its…
Leadership Southern Maryland Seeks Solutions to Housing and Human Services Challenges
By The Citizen on February 14, 2023
The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Executive Program Class of 2023 convened on February 2 to study the tri-county area’s critical housing and human services challenges.…
Warning Signs of Teen Dating Violence
By The Citizen on February 10, 2023
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Sadly, relationship abuse is all too common even amongst our youth. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline,…
SMECO Sponsors 29th Annual Math Competition
By The Citizen on February 9, 2023
The 29th annual regional MATHCOUNTS competition challenged more than 150 students from 17 schools throughout Southern Maryland to test their math skills at Calvert High…
Two Insurance Agency’s to No Longer Issue New Polices for Certain Hyundai and Kia Vehicles Due to Theft Rates
By The Citizen on February 9, 2023
UPDATE 2/9/2023: The car manufacturers and insurance companies have not confirmed which states will impacted by the change, however, Progressive and State Farm will not…
Waldorf Man Arrested After Getting Caught Attempting to Steal Catalytic Converter in Leonardtown
By The Citizen on February 9, 2023
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies located and arrested a Waldorf man early Thursday morning after attempting to steal a catalytic converter from a business…