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Hodges Promoted to Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal

State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci promoted Deputy State Fire Marshal Dexter Hodges to Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal. Deputy Chief Hodges was promoted today by State Fire Geraci during a private, physically distanced ceremony at the Office of the … Read Full Article

Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision on Thomas Johnson Bridge

On July 3, 2020 at approximately 12:10 a.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff's Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team were dispatched to the Thomas Johnson Bridge in Solomons, MD for a head on collision. Preliminary investigation … Read Full Article

Calvert County Planning & Zoning Announces New Fees

Updated Conceptual Site Plan Review Process The Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning announces a new fee structure will be implemented beginning Wednesday, July 1, 2020. The new fee structure addresses the costs of critical services … Read Full Article

Update from the Board of County Commissioners

This Independence Day, the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) encourages everyone to reflect on the founding principles of our great nation. We owe our gratitude to our nation’s … Read Full Article

County to Host Free Residential Paper Shredding

The Calvert County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, will host a free paper shredding event for county residents Saturday, July 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Northern High School located at … Read Full Article

Calvert Marine Museum’s Virtual “Sharkfest Week”

SHARKFEST is coming back in a whole new way for 2020! Join us virtually the week of July 6 - 10 as we celebrate sharks on Facebook, Instagram, and our website. See brand new footage of the sharks … Read Full Article

Welcome Back to Annmarie Garden Extended Hours

NEW! Annmarie Garden Extended evening hours Thursday-Saturday! HOURS: Sunday – Wednesday Grounds: 9:00 am-5:00 pm Arts Building: 10:00 am-5:0 0pm Thursday – Saturday Grounds: 9:00 … Read Full Article

Blue Crabs Announce First 3 Community Events

The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs announced the first three events of their Community Showcase Summer on Thursday afternoon. For a full list of Community Summer Showcase events, click HERE: … Read Full Article

Blue Crabs To Host Community Showcase Summer

Will Not Play Season Long Baseball In 2020 The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs announced on Tuesday that it will not be possible to play a 2020 baseball season, and will instead turn their attention … Read Full Article

Maryland Department of Natural Resources on COVID-19

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as the Maryland Department of Natural Resources has taken emergency measures to protect public health during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the state continues … Read Full Article

NAS Pax River Transitions from HPCON Charlie

NAS Patuxent River Transitions to Health Protection Condition Bravo By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Amadi Naval District Washington Public Affairs and Patrick Gordon NAS Patuxent … Read Full Article

Maryland New Laws To Take Effect

Minimum Wage in Montgomery County People making minimum wage in Montgomery County will get a raise of as much as $1 per hour. Employers with 10 employees or less must boost wages from $12.50 an … Read Full Article

On White House Call With Nation’s Governors

Governor Hogan Continues to Lead Bipartisan Effort For Fiscal Relief for the States New Letter: State and Local Coalition Comes Together To Appeal for Federal Aid Pew: 76% Favor Financial … Read Full Article