Governor Wes Moore today launched the Maryland Public Servants Resource Website, which serves as a centralized hub for programs and resources to support Maryland’s federal employees…
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Joann Fabric & Craft Stores Announce 500 Closures Nationwide – California and Prince Frederick Affected
By The Citizen on February 14, 2025
Joann, the popular fabric and crafts retailer, has announced plans to close 500 of its stores nationwide as part of its ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. The…
Southern Maryland Counties Designated as Primary Natural Disaster Area Due to Drought and Excessive Heat; Emergency Farm Loans Available
By The Citizen on February 14, 2025
Triggering Disaster: Drought and Excessive Heat that occurred 6/22/2024 through 10/22/2024 Application Deadline: 9/15/2025 Primary Counties Eligible: Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Charles, Dorchester, Harford, Prince…
St. Mary’s County Native Tom Jarboe, Declares Candidacy for County Commissioner President
By The Citizen on February 14, 2025
Former District 1 Commissioner Tom Jarboe has declared his candidacy for St. Mary’s Commissioner President, publicly announcing his intent to file in a post on…
Leadership Maryland Announces Executive Program Class of 2025
By The Citizen on February 14, 2025
Leadership Maryland officially announces the Executive Program’s Class of 2025, consisting of 53 business and community leaders from across the state chosen to participate in…
Local Arts & Craft Vendors Sought for First Landing Wine & Arts Festival on April 12, 2025
By The Citizen on February 14, 2025
St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, in partnership with local First Landing Wine Trail wineries, are seeking arts and craft vendors who are located or…
STEAM Room Catalyst Event Ignites Hands-On Learning on March 30, 2025
By The Citizen on February 13, 2025
Imagine a place where young minds don’t just learn about science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM)—they create it. Pure Play Every Day Inc., a Southern…
Board of Public Works Approves $5.4 Million for Park Improvements and Land Conservation in Garrett, Howard, Prince George’s, St. Mary’s, and Worcester Counties
By The Citizen on February 13, 2025
The Board of Public Works today approved Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ items totaling $5.4 million in grants to local governments to acquire land and…
Save the Date for the Annual Cherry Blossom Festival in St. Mary’s County! March 29th, 2025
By The Citizen on February 12, 2025
St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) is pleased to announce that the annual Cherry Blossom Festival will be held on Saturday…
Southern Maryland Schools Closed on Wednesday, February 15, 2025 Due to Weather
By The Citizen on February 11, 2025
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 – Schools Closed for the following: ST. MARY’S COUNTY: Code 3 for staff – All Schools and Offices are CLOSED on…
UPDATE: NAS Patuxent River Operating Under Restricted Access/Closed Due to Weather on Wednesday, February 12, 2025
By The Citizen on February 11, 2025
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…
Royal Farms Expands to Lexington Park, Soft Opening Set for March 5th and 6th, 2025
By The Citizen on February 11, 2025
Royal Farms, the nationally acclaimed convenience store and gas station chain known for its World-Famous Chicken, freshly brewed coffee, and made-to-order meals, is excited to…
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…
Lexington Park Man Arrested for Interfering with Police at Fatal Crash Scene on Great Mills Road
By The Citizen on February 10, 2025
Corey A. McDowney, 46, of Lexington Park, was arrested on Sunday, February 9, 2025, following a series of disruptive actions at the site of a…
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.…