Reauthorization would extend a cost-effective, highly successful federal program that helps to generate $2.7 billion annually for the U.S. economy, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), Chairman of the Senate Environment...

The U.S. Navy's first Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstrator (UCAS-D) designed to fly from the flight deck of an aircraft carrier entered the public consciousness in June, 2012 as a UFO sighting as it traveled from Edwards AFB to Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

Two traffic accidents this week on Route 2/4 in Huntingtown resulted in six injuries. Both crashes occurred during the midday hours.

 Fire and EMS units from Bay District station 9, Hollywood and Lexington Park were dispatched to a car accident at the intersection of Wildewood Parkway and Aspen Way Lane Saturday afternoon.

For the fifth consecutive year, MedStar St. Mary's Hospital received the 2013 Workplace Excellence, the Health & Wellness Trailblazer and the EcoLeadership awards through the Alliance for Workplace Excellence...

Surrounded by nearly 150 family members, friends, business associates and supporters of Cedar Lane Senior Living Community, F. Elliott "Sonny" Burch, Jr., Chairman of Burch Oil, accepted the 2013 Cedar Lane Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his more than 23 years of service

"This has been a great week to be a Republican," said a beaming Congressman Andrew P. "Andy" Harris. The man who represents Maryland's First Congressional District was the featured speaker at the Calvert County Republican's 2013 Lincoln - Reagan Dinner May 16 at The Hall at

The guest speaker at the annual dinner of The Patuxent Partnership challenged its members to be innovative in the face of decreasing defense budgets. Director, Maritime Headquarters, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) Rear Admiral Mark Guadagnini told the attendees, "It is an honor to be back

The College of Southern Maryland celebrated 571 candidates for 852 degrees and certificates during its 54th spring commencement ceremony held May 16 at the La Plata Campus.

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative's (SMECO) linemen work long hours to keep the power flowing to more than 154,000 homes and businesses in the region. The job requires not just physical ability...

Governor Martin O'Malley today released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Labor's release of preliminary employment data for the month of April:

For the fourth consecutive year, Calvert Marine Museum will host the Chesapeake Catboat Association's Patuxent River Shootout. Catboats from around the Bay will gather in the museum's boat basin late...

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces the following office and facility closures for Memorial Day:

A case involving Calvert County Government and a local developer who is refusing to construct a road as promised nearly a decade ago appears headed to court this summer.

The final tour on the statewide Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage (MHGP) of historic homes and gardens takes place this Saturday (May 18) in Charles County. There are eight properties on display, many of them with fascinating War of 1812 history.

A Lexington Park man has been sentenced to three years in jail for Second Degree Sex Offense. Timothy English, 22, was sentenced Wednesday in St. Mary's County Circuit Court by Judge Michael Stamm...

On May 16 at 11:02 p.m., officers responded to the 11800 block of Oak Manor Drive in Waldorf for the report of a dispute between neighbors. When officers arrived, they were told a man and a woman had been involved...

A 31-year-old man sustained minor burns as a result of a motor vehicle fire investigators believe was intentionally set.

World-famous topsail schooner, Pride of Baltimore II, will be in Solomons on Friday and Saturday. Pride II will welcome aboard guests for a public day sail on Saturday, May 18th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The ship will depart from Waterman's Wharf dock.

Today, Bike to Work Day, May 17th, the Maryland Department of Transportation's State Highway Administration (SHA) is asking drivers to remember one of the basic rules of life that most learned in kindergarten...