The St. Mary’s Transit System (STS) will begin offering fare-free rides for all passengers starting July 1, 2025. The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County approved…
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Southern Maryland’s Highly Anticipated River Concert Series Returns for 27th Season, Along with July 4th Firework Display
By The Citizen on June 10, 2025
Southern Maryland’s premier free summer outdoor concerts return for the 27th season as the River Concert Series kicks off on June 27, 2025, from 7-9…
NAVAIR Commander Recognizes 13 Teams, Individuals Who ‘Changed The Game’ at Annual Commander’s Awards
By The Citizen on June 10, 2025
NAVAIR Commander Vice Adm. Carl Chebi recognized individuals and teams in nine categories aligned directly to NAVAIR’s focus areas—speed of capability, affordability and availability—at the…
Maryland Department of Health Expands Behavioral Health and Community-Based Services for Children and Youth
By The Citizen on June 9, 2025
The Maryland Department of Health announced that it received approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to expand access to behavioral health and…
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Dedicates Alumni Center to an Exemplar Alumna
By The Citizen on June 9, 2025
St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s alumni center was dedicated on Thursday, June 5 in recognition of an alumna whose commitment to and engagement with her…
Flag Day Celebration Announced for Saturday, June 14th: A Proud Salute to the Red, White, and Blue
By The Citizen on June 9, 2025
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) are pleased to invite the entire community to attend the annual Flag Day Celebration on Saturday, June 14,…
U.S. Marine Corps Receives Final MQ-9A Reaper, Concluding Rapid Delivery Effort
By The Citizen on June 6, 2025
Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, MD – The U.S. Marine Corps received its final MQ-9A Reaper Block 5 Extended Range (ER) Uncrewed Aircraft System…
Maryland Park Service Reinstates Maryland Conservation Corps After Federal Cuts Threatened Program
By The Citizen on June 6, 2025
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Maryland Park Service have reactivated 17 members of the Maryland Conservation Corps (MCC), who were demobilized in late…
Upcoming June 2025 Events at Historic St. Mary’s City
By The Citizen on June 3, 2025
Historic St. Mary’s City has a full lineup of engaging programs for families, homeschoolers, and history enthusiasts this June. Homeschool Wednesday Workshops – June 4…
Naval Air Station Patuxent River Announces Closure of Gate 1 on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025
By The Citizen on June 2, 2025
Naval Air Station Patuxent River announced that Gate 1 will be closing for over 2 hours for barrier maintenance on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from…
California Man Convicted of Animal Cruelty of Neglected Dog in St. Mary’s County Sentenced to 5 Days in Jail
By The Citizen on June 1, 2025
Javonte Marcel Bonds, 33, of California, was convicted of animal cruelty in St. Mary’s County District Court after authorities discovered a severely neglected dog linked…
Great Mills High Students Shine Bright in STEM Pitch Competition Sponsored by Carolyn E. Parker Foundation
By The Citizen on May 27, 2025
In a night filled with boundless potential, innovation, and hope, students from Great Mills High School lit up the room at the Pitch for Your Pocket, STEM…
Leonardtown’s Got Talent – Now Accepting Auditions!
By The Citizen on May 27, 2025
Do you have a hidden talent or a show-stopping skill? Now’s your chance to step into the spotlight! The Town of Leonardtown is excited to…
Testing of Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant Sirens on June 2nd, 2025
By The Citizen on May 27, 2025
There will be a full-cycle test of the alert and notification sirens throughout St. Mary’s, Calvert, and Dorchester counties on Monday, June 2, 2025, at…
New Unmanned Test System Accelerates UAS Development at NAWCAD
By The Citizen on May 27, 2025
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) is boosting its testing capabilities with a new UAS experimentation system showcased recently at a training event…