Governor Larry Hogan today celebrated the unofficial beginning of summer by placing the first umbrella of the season on the beach in Ocean City, Md., bringing back a special event that took place more than 70 years ago. This ceremonial event first took place in 1946, when Maryland Governor Harry O’Connor joined Ocean City Mayor […]
MDOT SHA Deploys Additional Patrols
Readies in Advance of Unofficial Start of Summer Driving Season MDOT SHA Reminds Drivers to Stay on US 50 and Not Inundate Upper Shore Roads; Non-Emergency Construction Lane Closures Suspended It’s time to dust off the beach balls and bathing suits, because summer is fast approaching. Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and […]
CCPR Hosting Summer & Seasonal Job Fairs
Job Fairs Help Those Looking for Summer and Seasonal Jobs The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation is hosting two upcoming job fairs for those looking for summer or seasonal employment. Mark your calendar for these Parks & Recreation summer and seasonal job fairs: Friday, March 1, from 3:30-5:30 p.m., Northeast Community Center, 4075 […]
Proposal for Citizen Input on Post-Labor Day School Start
Will Provide Genuine Local Control, Require Voter Approval of School Calendar Changes Governor Larry Hogan today announced proposals, including new legislation, to ensure that the will of Maryland citizens is upheld in any legislative action impacting the start date of the school year, amid legislative efforts to undermine the governor’s executive order requiring Maryland public […]
Senate Republicans Want to Save Summer Family Time
Will Our Kids Have to Go to School on Labor Day? Where Does It End? Senate Republicans argued their support for Governor Larry Hogan’s Executive Order stating that public schools start after Labor Day. Senate Bill 128 would override Governor Hogan’s Executive Order and initiated a heated floor debate between both sides of the aisle. […]
Visitor Center Expands Spring and Summer Hours
Spring and summer is when visitors begin streaming back to Calvert County for vacations, day trips and a variety of fun activities for the entire family. To help tourists, motorists and boaters with travel plans, directions and general information, Calvert County’s visitor information center is expanding its hours of operation beginning May 1 through Sept. […]
Calvert County Visitors Guide Helps Plan Summer
Find Adventure in Calvert County As you lock down your summer schedule, turn to the Calvert County Visitors Guide to find information on shopping, restaurants and visitor attractions. With gems like Calvert Cliffs State Park, Breezy Point Beach & Campground, Calvert Marine Museum, Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, the Patuxent Wine Trail and many other […]
Summer Concerts on the Lawn at CSM
CSM Summer Concerts on the Lawn. 1-3 p.m., July 2, College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Lawn, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. The Dixie Power Trio with the New Line Brass will play blues, jazz, Dixieland and other American styles in honor of Independence Day. Free. www.csmd.edu/Arts or call 301-934-7828. CSM Summer Concerts on the Lawn. […]
High School Juniors and Seniors Can Earn Summer Credits
New CSM Summer Scholars Program Offers College Study to High School Juniors/Seniors Students Can Select from Three Academies, Earn College Credit The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) invites rising juniors and seniors in area high schools to get a taste of college this summer. The new CSM Summer Scholars Program allows forward-thinking high school students […]
Blue Crabs Join with SMRL for Summer Reading
Southern Maryland Summer Reading Program with Blue Crabs Presented by Southern Maryland Regional Library (SMRL) The Blue Crabs know that literacy never takes a vacation, so we’ve partnered with the Southern Maryland Regional Library to motivate students to continue their literary journey even after school lets out. Kids can visit their local Southern Maryland libraries […]