In celebration of Historic Preservation Month, the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) and Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) presented the annual Historic Preservation Awards. Established…
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Knife Recovered From Student at Piney Point Elementary School
By The Citizen on May 22, 2024
On May 22, 2024, the administration at Piney Point Elementary School were informed by a student, that another student had brought a hunting knife to…
Maryland Motor Vehicle Registration Rates Increase on July 1, 2024
By The Citizen on May 22, 2024
The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) today announced adjusted vehicle registration rates for Fiscal Year 2025 renewals. The new rates are a result of legislation…
Governor Moore Announces $19.6 Million in Broadband Awards to Provide Internet Access to 2,400 Maryland Households
By The Citizen on May 21, 2024
Governor Moore announced $19.6 million in Fiscal Year 2024 awards through a new Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development program to help more Marylanders…
Congratulations to the 2024-25 Maryland Local Teachers of the Year!
By The Citizen on May 21, 2024
Today, the Maryland State Board of Education and Maryland State Department of Education held a special recognition ceremony for the 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year…
Navy’s Future Vertical Lift (Maritime Strike) Passes Key Milestone: Completes Gate 2 R3B
By The Citizen on May 20, 2024
The Navy’s Future Vertical Lift (Maritime Strike) (FVL (MS)) program recently completed its Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), culminating in a Deputy Chief of Naval Operations…
Meet Tori Tayman, The Executive Assistant for Naval Test Wing Atlantic at NAS Pax River!
By The Citizen on May 16, 2024
Tori Tayman is the Executive Assistant for Naval Test Wing Atlantic at NAS Pax River. She provides high-level administrative support to NTWL leadership in a…
CSM Commemorates 65th Spring Commencement with 449 Candidates Receiving 367 Degrees, 111 Certificates
By The Citizen on May 13, 2024
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrated its time-honored graduation ceremonies in front of a packed house during its 65th Spring Commencement May 10. The college…
Indoor Pickleball is Coming to Southern Maryland
By The Citizen on May 13, 2024
Dill Dinkers Pickleball, an established leader of dedicated indoor pickleball, known for its fun, friendly, and welcoming environment, announced today the addition of its 16th…
226 Fallen Firefighters to be Honored at NASCAR Xfinity Series Race in Daytona, August 2024
By The Citizen on May 9, 2024
Release and all photos taken by and thanks to Whelen, NASCAR, and Richard Childress Racing: We were extremely proud and honored to bring so many…
Villaruel Named Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for NAS Patuxent River
By The Citizen on May 8, 2024
St. Mary’s County Government recognized Cpl. Marc Villaruel for his exceptional work as a Department of Defense Police Officer at NAS Patuxent River at the…
Report Dolphin Sightings and Help Scientists with Chesapeake Bay Research
By The Citizen on May 7, 2024
Thousands of residents and visitors with their eyes on the water have helped scientists understand when bottlenose dolphins are visiting the Chesapeake Bay. Are you…
Marine’s New CH-53K Helicopter Transports F-35 Airframe Between Test Sites in Maryland and New Jersey
By The Citizen on May 7, 2024
U.S. Marines flying a CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter transported an F-35C Lightning II airframe from the F-35 Integrated Test Force at Patuxent River (Pax…
Naval Test Pilot School Students Evaluate Orion Handling Qualities at NASA
By The Citizen on May 6, 2024
NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION, Patuxent River, MD: As part of a technical exchange with NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, 24 test…
Night at the Museum for Friends with Disabilities on Friday, May 17, 2024
By The Citizen on May 6, 2024
Night at the Museum for Friends with Disabilities on Friday, May 17, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. FREE EVENT. The Calvert Marine Museum…