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Collating equity in Southern Maryland
What began as a topic of conversation less than a decade ago, the Southern Maryland Equity in History Coalition has since expanded into a grand sum of 31 organizations working together to elevate the history of Black, Indigenous and other people of color across Southern Maryland. Although the local history of Black and Indigenous people in the region is referenced in books, members and organizers of the coalition have sought to make it more accessible through a comprehensive and easily searchable website. Their mission is...
La Plata siblings commemorate D-Day in Normandy
When the opportunity arose for two high schoolers to represent their Civil Air Patrol squadron at the 80th anniversary of D-Day last month in Normandy, France, Jack and Lauren Compton looked toward their community and raised more than $8,000 to make the incredible chance a reality. The brother and sister both belong to the cadet program in Civil Air Patrol, the auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. The cadet program focuses on building well rounded Americans and aerospace leaders through a curriculum targeting leadership, aerospace,...
Chesapeake Beach Fireworks Update: It Is Still Independence Day
CHESAPEAKE BEACH, Md. – The Town of Chesapeake Beach will hold the annual fireworks display on July 7th at Dusk due to the unpredictability of the expected scattered storms tomorrow, July 6th. The Town’s priority is to continue to provide a safe display for our spectators and the crews...
Maryland senator wants 'binding agreement' with Commanders about future of Commanders field in Prince Georges County
GREATER LANDOVER, Md. — With the Washington Commanders first pre-season game fast approaching, fans aren’t just focused on what happens on the field. They also want to know where owner Josh Harris is going to build the new stadium he’s been talking about. Now, WUSA9 has learned...
Finding childcare in Maryland is hard. Finding good childcare is even harder
When Stephanie Jovine searched for child care for her nearly 4-year-old daughter LuzMarie in Prince George’s County in 2015, she found two options, both of them bad. Jovine couldn’t afford the first one, and the second denied the young girl snacks and then sheets for sleeping. “I was so upset, you know, it was so hard to trust anyone,” said Jovine, a teacher in the District of Columbia Public Schools...
Three Cities’ TRO Against County Is Rejected; Firefighters Pulled
As Greenbelt’s City Council held a closed-door meeting, Berwyn Heights and College Park did the same. Around midnight on Thursday, June 27, the three cities filed a joint motion for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and Prince George’s County Fire Chief Tiffany Green to prevent them from removing career firefighters from Greenbelt and Berwyn Heights on June 30.
Prince George's County Council At-Large candidate withdraws hours after announcing her bid
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — Hours after announcing her candidacy for the At-Large County Council position, Prince George's County Councilmember Wala Blegay says she is withdrawing from the race to support Bowie's mayor. Blegay, who represents the County's Sixth District, told WUSA9 that she will be backing Mayor Timothy...
Members Exclusive: Jack Bailey’s Journey Of Dedication And Community Service In Southern Maryland
LEONARDTOWN, Md. - From patrolling as a game warden to representing his community in the Maryland State Senate, Jack Bailey’s journey reflects a deep commitment to public service and community welfare. Bailey, a native of Southern Maryland, grew up immersed in the region's natural beauty and community spirit. After...
Summary of Meeting with Chief Green
Yesterday, we met Chief Green of PGFD and her staff to discuss a few important issues surrounding the recent service cuts at the four fire departments around College Park. The chief of Staff from two City Council members (CM Dernoga and CM Olson) were also in attendance. Here is a brief summary of the meeting.
Register Now For Calvert County Camp D.A.R.E. This Summer!
OWINGS, Md. – During this weeklong camp, July 22-26, certified D.A.R.E. officers from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office will present the 10-lesson “Keepin’ it REAL” elementary curriculum to incoming fifth graders (ages 9-10) who were unable to participate in the D.A.R.E. after-school program during the school year.
Historic Preservation Award Winners Announced
The Charles County Historic Preservation Commission hosted its Historic Preservation Awards at the Pleasant Hill House in Pomfret, Maryland, on June 23rd, 2024. During the event, the 2024 Charles County Preservation Award winners were announced. The Historic Preservation Awards are presented to an eligible individual, business, organization, or project that...
Pope’s Creek Generating Plant (former) – Newburg MD
Rural Electrification Administration (REA), Public Works Funding. The Pope’s Creek Generating Plant, located on Popes Creek Road in Newburg, Maryland, was the first power plant in Charles County, Maryland. Per a county historical marker on site: “It was operated by the Southern Maryland Tri-County Rural Electric Cooperative (today known as SMECO) from 1938 to 1953. Its founding was a result of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal, which provided federal loans for the installation of electrical distribution systems to serve isolated rural areas of the United States.”
High Schoolers Help Create Inexpensive Water-Monitoring Buoys on St. Marys River
The newest technology in Chesapeake Bay water quality monitoring is here, and high school students are partly responsible for creating it—at a fraction of the cost of typical water quality monitors. Southern Maryland students and their teacher have been building and deploying automated buoys called Bay Observation Boxes (BOBs)....
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