Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust has acquired its 56th conservation easement in St. Mary’s County with the addition of 136 acres on Flora Corner Rd. in…
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Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Celebrates Legislation Expanding Economic Growth and Heritage Tourism
By The Citizen on April 11, 2025
The Southern Maryland National Heritage Area and the Maryland Heritage Areas Coalition proudly celebrated the passage of SB0980, allowing more funds to support Maryland’s heritage…
Historic Preservation Commission Accepting Award Nominations
By The Citizen on April 4, 2025
The Historic Preservation Commission is seeking nominations for outstanding achievements in Historic Preservation in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. These awards, first established in 1999, recognize…
St. Mary’s County 42nd Annual Easter Egg Festival in Leonardtown!
By The Citizen on April 4, 2025
On Saturday, April 12, 2025, St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) will host the 42nd Annual Easter Egg Festival at the…
MIL Corporation Gives Back to the Community with $15,000 Sponsorship to Leadership Southern Maryland
By The Citizen on March 14, 2025
Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with The MIL Corporation. MIL has presented LSM with a $15,000 sponsorship…
CSM Hosts 35 Middle and High School Teams in ‘High Stakes’ Robotics Tournament
By The Citizen on February 19, 2025
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) hosted 35 teams of local and regional middle- and high-school students last weekend at the Southern Maryland VEX V5…
Cinderella Society: Giving New Life to Formalwear and Unforgettable Memories
By The Citizen on February 9, 2025
Cinderella Society originally started before COVID but faced challenges during the pandemic. Now, Brittany and Katrina are bringing the mission back to life, ensuring that…
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…
Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Receives $5,000 Grant from Homes For Heroes
By The Citizen on February 3, 2025
The Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad has been awarded a generous $5,000 grant from Homes For Heroes, thanks to a nomination by Jimmy Hayden, a Homes…
Ray Bivens Appointed Director of St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks
By The Citizen on January 31, 2025
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County are pleased to announce the appointment of Ray Bivens as the new Director of the Department of Recreation &…
St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks Invites Community Input on Proposed California Sports Complex at Public Meeting
By The Citizen on January 28, 2025
St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks (R&P) will host a public meeting to gather resident input on a proposed Sports Complex, on…
CSM Celebrates Its 2025 Health Career Readiness Graduates
By The Citizen on January 25, 2025
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students who have chosen to pursue careers in health care were lauded and celebrated Jan. 16 during the college’s Health…
50 CSM Students Receive Nursing Pins for Completing Degrees ‘With Hands to Care and Hearts to Serve’
By The Citizen on January 24, 2025
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrated 50 nursing graduates at the La Plata Campus last week with a time-honored pinning ceremony that allows CSM faculty…
Governor Moore Signs Proclamation to Enshrine Reproductive Freedom in Maryland’s Constitution
By The Citizen on January 21, 2025
Governor Wes Moore signed a proclamation officially enshrining into Maryland’s constitution “an individual’s fundamental right to reproductive freedom.” The constitutional amendment—sponsored by House Speaker Adrienne…
Bubby’s Christmas Farewell Brings in Over $320,000, Knott Family Donates All to Our Schools, Organizations and Volunteer Fire Departments
By The Citizen on January 11, 2025
On Thursday, January 9, 2025, the Knott family hosted a check presentation for our local nonprofits, organizations and three of our communities completely volunteer Fire/EMS…