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Are you ready for a new type of news in Southern Maryland? The kind that talks about community, schools, government, outdoors, events, and more? The kind that doesn’t post its opinion, but rather tells the story from all sides? Welcome to The Southern Maryland Chronicle(SMC). Born out of a need to bring Southern Maryland more than just accidents, crime, and fires. The need to talk about all the positive things the community offers. To bring you the news that you need to make informed and educated opinions and decisions. We focus on Southern Maryland, but will also report on news from the region, state and national arenas if we feel that it will either affect SoMd or be of news interest to SoMd.
https://www.southernmarylandchronicle.comSmithsonian Libraries and Archives and the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage Unveil “Music HerStory”
The Smithsonian Libraries and Archives and the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage open a new exhibition, “Music HerStory: Women and Music of Social Change” at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History June 22. “Music HerStory” will be on display through Feb. 20, 2024. Women’s leadership in music and social change is central to the […]
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(Washington, DC) – State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess and the Office of the State’s Attorney were honored on June 22, 2022, at the National Press Club with the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) SHIELD Award for her successful prosecution of Joseph Leissler, the leader of the Aryan Brotherhood in Maryland. A jury found Leissler, who was incarcerated […]
Postal Service Celebrates Mathematical Beauty of Flowers
Kansas City, MO — The U.S. Postal Service has issued two high-denomination stamps celebrating the mathematical symmetry of flowers. The $2 and $5 Floral Geometry stamps are designed for packages, large envelopes, and other mailings. The stamps were released today without a ceremony. The natural world is full of patterns and beauty of form that […]
Majority Now Uncomfortable With Emergency Savings as More Balances Have Declined in Past Year
NEW YORK –More than 1 in 3 (34%) Americans has less emergency savings now than one year ago, while fewer than 1 in 4 (24%) has more, according to a new Bankrate.com report. Meanwhile, 32% have about the same amount, and 10% had no savings then and have none now. Consequently, most Americans (58%) are […]
Charles, St. Mary’s part of 31 farms approved in lasted MALPF easements
ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 22, 2022) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved 31 new Maryland Agricultural Preservation Foundation (MALPF) easements at their meeting on June 22. These easements will permanently preserve an additional 3,682 acres of prime farmland in Anne Arundel, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester, Frederick, Harford, Kent, Montgomery, Somerset, St. Mary’s, Talbot, Washington, […]
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Side Gig Income Becomes More Critical: 41% Need it for Living Expenses, up from 31% in 2019
Forty-one percent of U.S. adults who have a side job in 2022 need the extra income to pay for everyday living expenses as compared to 31% in 2019 (the last year of polling), according to a new survey from Bankrate.com. Fewer are putting this money towards savings (17% vs. 24% in 2019) and using it […]
Bowie Spins Sixth Shutout to Stop Skid
ERIE, PA – The Bowie Baysox affirmatively broke their five-game losing streak on Friday evening, earning their sixth shutout win of the year as they bested the Erie SeaWolves 4-0. Drew Rom and Noah Denoyer combined for the blank performance, while Hudson Haskin slugged his eighth home run of the season, and Zach Watson drove […]
SMECO Issues Credits to Members
SMECO is refunding members’ capital credits totaling nearly $7.1 million. Of that total, a general refund of approximately $4.7 million will be issued in July. Eligible active members will receive credits on their bills, and checks will be issued to eligible former members. Special refunds of about $2.4 million will be paid throughout the year […]
MDOT MVA Completes Pilot Program Gathering Road-Test Data for Alcohol Detection Technology
GLEN BURNIE, Md. (June 23, 2022) – The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) recently concluded its participation in a pilot program for technology designed to help keep impaired drivers off the road. The program, conducted in partnership with the Driven to Protect Initiative, collected on-road data to help improve alcohol detection technology […]
As 2025 approaches, Chesapeake cleanup goal grows more elusive
The Chesapeake Bay region reduced the estimated annual amount of nitrogen pollution reaching the Bay by about 1 million pounds in 2021, according to computer model estimates released Wednesday. That leaves the region with 41 million pounds of nitrogen reductions left to achieve its 2025 cleanup goal. But if progress continues at the 2021 rate, […]
Collins Lands on Women’s Outdoor Track & Field All-Coast-To-Coast Team
VERO BEACH, Fla. – The Coast-To-Coast (C2C) Athletic Conference office released the 2022 Women’s Outdoor Track & Field All-C2C Teams on Tuesday (June 14) and sophomore Meaghan Collins (Pocomoke City, Md./Pocomoke) represented the St. Mary’s College of Maryland women’s outdoor track & field team on the All-C2C Second Team. The 2022 campaign marked the second season of the […]
Kids Can Experience a Nighttime Adventure at the Smithsonian This Summer
Smithsonian Associates presents “Smithsonian Nighttime Adventures,” an after-hours experience, for children and their adult chaperones at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. When the crowds are gone, and the doors have closed, one of the world’s most popular museums is their playground until nearly midnight. “Smithsonian Nighttime Adventures” will be held Fridays, July 15, […]
Roe v. Wade: Frosh, Jones support abortion in Maryland
(The Center Square) – Championing women’s reproductive rights will continue to be a focus in Maryland, Attorney General Brian Frosh said. The veteran attorney and the state’s top law enforcement official said following Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 landmark decision that prevented states from adopting abortion bans, that women’s fundamental […]
U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that prevented states from banning abortion. The court ruled 6-3 in Dobbs v. Jackson that there is no Constitutional right to an abortion and that it is therefore up to each state to decide how to handle the […]
Stallings-Williams American Legion Post 206 Donates $10,000 To Calvert Meals On Wheels, Inc.
Chesapeake Beach, Maryland-On Friday, June 17, 2022, American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 donated $10,000 to Calvert Meals on Wheels at the Post’s monthly meeting. The check was presented to CMOW President Shirl Hendley by Scott Deacon, Commander, and Fred Bumgarner, member, American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206. CMOW presented the Post with a certificate that read, […]
SoMD Chronicle Week in Review for June 18-24, 2022
Calvert County: Stallings-Williams American Legion Post 206 Donates $10,000 To Calvert Meals On Wheels, Inc.: On Friday, June 17, 2022, American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 donated $10,000 to Calvert Meals on Wheels at the Post’s monthly meeting. Dunkirk resident, former PG Co Police LT, pleads to tax evasion: Edward Scott Finn, age 48, of Dunkirk, […]
SoMD Pets in Need Cat of the Week: Mya and Tigger
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SoMD Weather for Saturday, June 25, 2022
Saturday Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Saturday Night Clear, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.