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Things To Do in Winter in Calvert County

Fun never hibernates in Calvert County. There are a variety of entertaining things to do, indoors and outdoors, during the winter months! Outdoor Activities Now is a great time to get outside and enjoy some fresh air and sunshine. Here are some … Read Full Article

HHS Jones Selected to All National Honors Ensemble

Hayley Jones, member of the concert choir at Huntingtown High School (HHS), has been selected each year since ninth grade for the Maryland All-State Chorus, All County Chorus, Tri-County Chorus, and the Maryland State Solo and Ensemble. This year„ … Read Full Article

Humane Society Offers $5000 Animal Cruelty Case Reward

Reward offered in Calvert County, Maryland, for information leading to arrest in case of deceased dog found chained to a cinder block The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the … Read Full Article

Old Dominion, Dustin Lynch & Carly Pearce to Perform at CMM

CMA Vocal Group of the Year Old Dominion will perform live at the Calvert Marine Museum’s PNC Waterside Pavilion on Friday, August 21 as part of their “We Are Old Dominion” summer tour. Old Dominion … Read Full Article

Tim Tebow’s ‘Night to Shine’ at Emmanuel Church

The Emmanuel Church in Huntingtown is participating in the Tim Tebow Night To Shine event on Feb 7th. This event is a prom specifically for those with Special Needs. On Feb 7th, 700 locations … Read Full Article

Beatlemania Fundraiser to Support Dogs

Enjoy Valentine's weekend as never before with a trip through time like no other in music history! Join us at the scenic Holiday Inn Solomons Conference Center & Marina: ALL YOU NEED IS … Read Full Article

County Restaurants Invited to Participate in 2020 Restaurant Week

Calvert County restaurants are invited to show off their culinary expertise during Restaurant Week, March 5-12, 2020. The promotion offers local restaurants the opportunity to provide patrons a unique … Read Full Article

Blue Crabs Report Donations of $51,632 in 2019

On Wednesday afternoon the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs reported $51,632 of donations to the Southern Maryland community in 2019. The donation total surpassed the team’s original goal by more than … Read Full Article

Blue Crabs Release Revamped Valentine’s Day Pack

The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs released their revamped Valentine’s Day Pack on Monday afternoon. For $60, the pack includes a pair of tickets to the 2020 Atlantic League All-Star Game at Regency … Read Full Article

Cashless Tolling on Thursdays & Fridays To Be Discontinued

All-Electronic Tolling by Summer on Bay Bridge The temporary operation of cashless tolling at the Bay Bridge on Thursdays and Fridays – implemented in October 2019 to help minimize traffic backups … Read Full Article

CCSO Looking for Information on White Van

On January 15th, 2020, The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint that two white males in their mid 30’s, operating an older white van with “Calvert Wellness” decals on the side was … Read Full Article

Hogan Makes Public Service Announcement Calling Maryland to Serve

Maryland Leads Nation in Volunteering, Community Service Governor Larry Hogan asked Marylanders to participate in the annual Martin Luther King Day of Service today and released a public service … Read Full Article

End Citizens United Action Fund Gives Hoyer an “A”

Hoyer Receives “A” Rating from End Citizens United Action Fund for Government Reform Efforts Ahead of the tenth anniversary of the disastrous Citizens United Supreme Court ruling, which falls on … Read Full Article