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Leonardtown’s 4th at the Wharf Recap: Over 1,000 Residents Enjoy Festive Day Despite Heat
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – Leonardtown residents enjoyed a day full of Independence Day festivities at the Wharf on Thursday, July 4th including a watermelon eating contest, a hula hoop contest, crab derby, a pet parade, and plenty more. The celebration was organized by The Town of Leonardtown, Leonardtown Business Association...
Leonardtown Receives Project Retore 2.0 Grant
Leonardtown, MD— Leonardtown has been awarded $288,600 from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Project Restore 2.0 grant program. This grant “activates vacant buildings, supports small businesses, creates jobs, improves commercial corridors, and increases local economic activity by providing financial support to place-based economic development organizations working to improve the vitality of Maryland’s commercial corridors,” (DHCD website). Leonardtown applied for the grant with two properties in consideration: 22720 Duke Street and 41656 Fenwick Street. Both of these properties are vacant and needing significant infrastructural improvements before businesses can move in and add to the economic vitality of the Town. Botanic Café will be expanding their thriving business into an adjacent space, which will allow more seating capacity, a larger kitchen to meet catering demands, and be available as a venue for rent. 41656 Fenwick Street was recently sold and purchased by a resident who owns multiple properties in Town. The space has room for two businesses and is in the heart of historic downtown Leonardtown. Mayor Dan Burris states, “Leonardtown is honored to receive the Restore 2.0 grant this week continuing the important partnership with the Dept of Housing and Community Development and the State of Maryland in the effort to revitalize our downtowns and support our locally owned businesses.” To learn more about Project Restore 2.0, please visit: https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Pages/ProjectRestore/default.aspx For the Governor’s Press Release, please visit: https://news.maryland.gov/dhcd/2024/07/09/governor-moore-announces-16-2-million-tosupport-small-businesses-and-community-revitalization-across-maryland/
Library hosts presentation on Social Security
Calvert Library hosted a presentation earlier this month to educate families about Social Security, specifically, retirement eligibility requirements, benefits, options and the application process. Diana Varela, a public affairs specialist for the Social Security Administration and the event’s speaker, presented in two different sessions on July 9 to accommodate both English and Spanish speakers. “Social Security is very important in the lives of all of us,” Varela said. “Social security...
Naval museum hosts aviation art forum
Bob Aikins was looking for something out of the ordinary to sketch at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, so he bypassed the jet fighters, helicopters and other military-themed modes of transportation and settled on a box. A soap box racer, to be specific. This was his contribution as the museum hosts this year’s International Aviation Art Exhibition and Forum, presented by The American Society of Aviation Artists. ...
Public hearing on SMECO rate increase set
The Maryland Public Service Commission will hold a public comment hearing next week on the rate increase request filed in May by the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO). The utility’s customer-members and other interested parties are welcome to take part in the hearing before Public Utility Law Judge Christine L. Burke. The hearing will take place on Tuesday, July 23, at 7 p.m. at SMECO's Headquarters, 15035 Burnt Store Road in Hughesville. The hearing will also have a virtual option for those unable to attend...
Registration Opens for the 2024 Citizens Academy
LEONARDTOWN, MD – St. Mary’s County Government is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2024 session of Citizens Academy!. Citizens Academy provides participants with the opportunity to learn more about county government programs and services. The 2024 academy will run from September 3, 2024, to November 5, 2024. Classes will be held for the first 8 weeks on Tuesday evenings from 6–9 p.m. Participants are required to attend at minimum 7 of the 8 class sessions. Week 9 offers optional attendance (in-person or virtual) to the Commissioner's quarterly public forum. The program will culminate with a recognition ceremony during the Commissioner’s meeting on November 5.
Events – July 15 – July 21st
This is the WWER 88.1 events calendar. A weekly roundup of events and entertainment, in and around Colonial Beach. The Ice House opens at 11:30, with half Price Bottles of Wine and open game night. Muse has Trivia, starting at 7. Tuesday, July 16th. CB Brewing has Yoga, with Dani...
Solomons Business Owner Faces Legal Troubles Amid Ambulance Incident
SOLOMONS, Md. – In a notable incident, Lauren Ann Simpson has been charged with multiple offenses following a series of events on June 20, 2024, in Solomons, Calvert County, Maryland. The official court documents indicate Simpson was involved in unauthorized vehicle use, interference with emergency services, and other related charges.
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