UPDATE 6/12/2025: Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Makeba Gibbs sentenced James…
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Maryland Attorney General Joins 21 Other States Opposing Trump’s Military Deployment in State of California
By The Citizen on June 13, 2025
On June 12th, 2025, US District Judge Charles Breyer ruled that President Donald Trump unlawfully federalized thousands of members of California’s National Guard and ordered…
DETAILS RELEASED: Suspect Claims Bullying Before Stabbing Coworker at Construction Site in Charlotte Hall
By The Citizen on June 12, 2025
Jose Wilbert Herrera-Chavez, 36, of Silver Spring, is facing multiple charges after allegedly stabbing a coworker at a construction site in Charlotte Hall. The St.…
St. Mary’s County Launches Agriculture & Seafood Brand to Support Local Producers
By The Citizen on June 12, 2025
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County are proud to announce the continued implementation of the Department of Economic Development’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy with the…
Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Fashion for a Cause Raises More Than $305K
By The Citizen on June 12, 2025
Style met substance on June 5, as Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Fashion for a Cause returned to the U.S. Naval Academy’s Fluegel Alumni Center. The…
St. Mary’s Gymnastics Academy Celebrates a Successful 2024–2025 Season
By The Citizen on June 12, 2025
The St. Mary’s Gymnastics Academy (SMGA) is proud to announce the conclusion of a remarkable 2024–2025 gymnastics season. Throughout the year, SMGA gymnasts showcased exceptional…
Maryland Comptroller Releases Additional Guidance Regarding 2025 Tax Code Changes
By The Citizen on June 12, 2025
The Maryland Comptroller’s Office today issued a Technical Bulletin to prepare businesses that are impacted by new changes in Maryland tax law passed by the General…
Neighbors Save Dog from House Fire in Great Mills, No Injuries Reported
By The Citizen on June 11, 2025
On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at approximately 6:45 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, Second District, Hollywood, and NAS Patuxent River responded to the 45000 block…
Police Investigating Reported Stabbing in St. Mary’s County, Helicopter Requested for Victim
By The Citizen on June 10, 2025
On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at approximately 4:42 p.m., police and emergency medical services responded to the MedStar Health Urgent Care located at 37767 Market…
St. Mary’s Transit System (STS) to Go Fare Free Beginning July 1, 2025
By The Citizen on June 10, 2025
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…
National Fitness Partners Acquires 21 Planet Fitness Clubs Across Maryland, Pennsylvania and Illinois
By The Citizen on June 10, 2025
National Fitness Partners (“NFP” or the “Company”), a leading Planet Fitness franchisee, today announced the acquisition of 21 Planet Fitness locations across Pennsylvania, Maryland and…
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…
Washington D.C. Man Charged in Vehicle Theft and High-Speed Chase Across St. Mary’s and Charles Counties
By The Citizen on June 9, 2025
Kazon Kassion, 25, of Washington, D.C., is facing 15 criminal and traffic charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle and leading law enforcement on a high-speed…
Four D.C. Men Arrested After High Speed Chase Following Burglary Directly Across from Sheriff’s Office Station
By The Citizen on June 9, 2025
Four Washington, D.C. men were arrested early Sunday morning, June 8th, 2025, following a commercial burglary and subsequent high speed vehicle pursuit in St. Mary’s…