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New Calvert government building is a project on the rise
The towering edifice on Main Street in Prince Frederick continues to take shape as construction work rolls on at the site of Calvert County government’s new administration building. On Wednesday, Mike Jenkins, the project supervisor with builder Forrester Construction, told Southern Maryland News that the project is not “water-tight” yet but could reach that stage toward the end of July. Jenkins said currently workers are installing sheathing on the structure’s...
AW139 helicopter arrives at Joint Base Andrews
The Nuclear Emergency Support Team welcomed the arrival of its new AW139 helicopter at Joint Base Andrews, June 17, enhancing its nuclear emergency response capabilities. As a mission partner at Joint Base Andrews, NEST is a specialized unit under the National Nuclear Security Administration responsible for a full range of nuclear emergency response missions, to include preventive radiological detection, radiological consequence management, and nuclear forensic analysis. The AW139 will join...
Calvert plans for park mural on basketball courts
The data from Calvert government’s latest community survey are in and participants have indicated the county needs to work on aesthetics. Jennifer Sterling of county government’s communications and media relations department conceded when it came to providing arts, “we scored pretty low.” In the survey taken earlier this year with close to 900 residents participating, only 33% indicated satisfaction with the county in the area of arts, 32% were not...
Calvert Veterans Affairs Chairman Receives Quilt Of Valor
LUSBY, Md. – On July 16, members of the Calvert County Chapter of Quilts of Valor presented a patriotic quilt to Dr. Brandon Temple, Chairman of the Calvert County Veterans Affairs Commission, for his service to the country and our county. A Quilt of Valor consists of three layers....
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...
Anne Arundel County warns public of rabid racoon found in Davidsonville
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is looking for anyone who may have come in contact with a rabid raccoon that was found in Davidsonville. The area health officials focused on was Governor Bridge Road between Riva and St. George Barber roads. The rabid raccoon was found on Monday.
Prince George's County greenlights construction of 8 new schools
LARGO, Md. — Prince George's County Council has greenlit a resolution to move forward with a project to build eight new schools in the county through a mix of public and private funds. The approval comes after the county council was unable to get the necessary votes to advance...
Prince George's County Council approves permanent rent increase cap
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — Prince George's County Council unanimously approved a rent increase cap, becoming the second county in Maryland to approve rent stabilization legislation. The bill establishes a 3% cap plus inflation, or 6%, whichever is lower. However, buildings constructed after 2000 would be exempt. District 7...
Prince George’s County Local Updates
Get the top stories of the day around the DMV. The StoreHouse, a Lanham-based food bank operated by The Mel Johnson and her closest family and friends, is being asked to relocate from Forbes Boulevard, and July 16 is their last day on site. Now, Johnson is in the process...
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...
Md. Health Department using targeted outreach to tackle pre-diabetes this summer
It’s not your imagination. You really have been seeing more health prevention ads in your social media feed. If you live in one of Maryland’s high health risk areas for diabetes, heart attack, stroke or other chronic diseases, Maryland’s Department of Health is actively looking for you.
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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