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Heads Up, Charles County Drivers! $2.9M Road Project Begins With Closures Nov. 9

Motorists can Expect Temporary Detours and Lane Closures Starting Next Week. (November 5, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is beginning construction on a $2.9 million safety and resurfacing project to improve sections of US 301 (Robert S. Crain Highway), MD 5 (Mattawoman Beantown Road) and Mattawoman Drive in northern Charles County. To advance work on the project, crews will temporarily close a section of eastbound Mattawoman Drive starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, November 9, weather permitting. The State Highway Administration strongly encourages planning for additional travel time during construction.

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Southern Maryland veteran reflects on Navy service on 100th birthday

When Charlie Simms first drove down to St. Mary’s County on his motorcycle in 1949, he had to stop at Hole in the Wall, a local bar, to ask for directions. The now traffic-congested Three Notch Road was a simple dirt path at the time, and Naval Air Station Patuxent River was one of the only landmarks for miles. Attendees at Hole in the Wall bar told Simms to “just keep driving.” Simms, who turned 100 last month, spent 23 years in the Navy. The Ridge resident first enlisted at the end of World War II when he was 17 and one of five children in Oklahoma. His son, Glen Simms, said his father enlisted to get “three meals a day and clothes.” “I stayed in the Navy” when the war ended, Charlie said. “I didn’t want to go back to Oklahoma. The Navy was good to me.” While stationed in Jacksonville, Florida, Charlie kept an eye on German prisoners. Years later, when he was flying the Berlin airlift, he reconnected with one of the prisoners at a restaurant. Over the years, he was stationed in Florida, Tennessee, California, Texas and Washington, D.C. The last location was where he met

St Mary'S County, MD · 1d

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In Southern Maryland, Retirees Are Finding Their People At This 55+ Community With A Shared Garden And Top-Tier Community Center

Retirement in Southern Maryland is getting a fresh twist, and it starts with a shovel and a seat at the community table. One grandmother bought several homes over her lifetime, yet her newest purchase here topped them all, and the shared garden was the feature she looked forward to most.

White Plains, MD · 6d
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13-state Salmonella outbreak linked to Central Virginia oysters continues, at least 28 people sick

Central Virginia oysters linked to a 13-state outbreak are still testing positive for Salmonella, forcing state health officials to extend their ban on shellfish harvesting in the impacted waterway.

Northumberland County, VA · 2d

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THC Vapes Found At Four Charles County Schools, Including One With An 8-Year-Old Student

CHARLES COUNTY, Md. – On November 5, a student at La Plata High School, age 16, was found to be in possession of a vaping device containing THC. On November 4, a vaping device containing THC was recovered from a 14-year-old student at Davis Middle School. Also, two vaping devices were recovered from two students, ages 16 and 17, at Maurice McDonough High School, which tested positive for THC.

Charles County, MD · 3d

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Veterans Day 2026 Freebies: Free Meals And Discounts For Southern Maryland Veterans

SOUTHERN MARYLAND — A veteran who wants to make a day of Veterans Day could start with a free Original Grand Slam at Denny’s before noon, stop for a free haircut at Great Clips and finish with a free entrée at Chili’s — all offers national companies have announced for Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.

Southern Maryland, MD · 2d

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Two-Week Shutdown Coming To Southern Community Center And Southern Pines In Lusby

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md.– The Calvert County Department of Community Resources, Office on Aging, advises residents that the Southern Community Center and Southern Pines Senior Center will be temporarily closed Monday, Nov. 9, through Sunday, Nov. 22, for scheduled maintenance. Meals on Wheels will continue to be delivered as scheduled.

Lusby, MD · 1d

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Sheriff-Elect Mark Lewis Outlines Plans in Dorchester Co.

(DORCHESTER CO. Md ) – From Hurlock to downtown Cambridge. Dorchester County voters have made their choice, Mark Lewis will be the county’s new sheriff. We caught up with the sheriff elect about the first issues he plans to tackle after his swearing in. After winning the Republican...

Dorchester County, MD · 2d

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Notice of Public Hearing - Water Conservation and Emergency Restrictions

The Council of the Town of La Plata will hold a public hearing on November 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as possible, at La Plata Town Hall (305 Queen Anne St.) for the purpose of hearing public comment on the following:. Zoning Text Amendment – Water...

La Plata, MD · 3d

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‘Our System Is Broken’: Maryland Write-In Candidate Tonya Sweat Demands Answers After Zero Votes Appear on Election Website

Maryland write-in candidate Tonya Sweat has challenged the reporting of unofficial election results in the Prince George’s County executive race after the state’s election website showed her with zero votes, despite several voters saying they wrote her name on their ballots. “Our system is broken, and they will...

Maryland · 2d

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Dorchester Election Results Point to Little Change in County Leadership

Dorchester County’s election results suggest little change in local political leadership, with Republicans positioned to retain a three-to-two majority on the County Council and Republican Mark Lewis holding a substantial lead in the sheriff’s race. According to the latest unofficial results from the Maryland State Board of Elections,...

Dorchester County, MD · 3d

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Charles planning commission pushes back on subdivision amendment

Residents at a recent Charles planning commission meeting were concerned about how an amendment to the county’s subdivision regulations would affect Falcon Ridge, a housing development along Mason Spring Road in Indian Head. “Development regulations should balance the interest of property owners and developers with the long-term interests of the community,” Christine Cline of Indian Head said at the Nov. 2 meeting. “Charles County should be encouraging responsible development.” The subdivision plan for Falcon Ridge, which has been under development for almost 30 years, is going through an appeals process with the Charles board of appeals. A meeting is scheduled for January 2027. The planning commission recommended denial of the subdivision amendment and asked K. Hovnanian Homes of Maryland, the applicant that proposed the amendment, to add more accountability measures and remove the retroactive provision for projects that have a preliminary plan as of Jan. 1, 2026, including Falcon Ridge. The recommendation moves to the Charles County commissioners. Planning board members Semia Hackett and Jeffrey Bossart expressed concerns about the lack of accountability and oversight in the amendment, and most board members were concerned about the retroactive provision. “It’s becoming ever more challenging to find available areas to develop,” Erin

Charles County, MD · 2d

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Prince William County families get a look, and taste, at proposed school lunch menu items

WOODBRIDGE, Va. (7News) — Chicken dumplings, ceviche, cinnamon banana oatmeal muffins, and waffles were some of the items Prince William County students and their families sampled on Thursday. The goal: help shape what students will see on their lunch menu next year. Prince William County Public Schools held its...

Prince William County, VA · 2d

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Somerset County project aims at protecting Maryland’s salt marshes

The Irish Grove Sanctuary broke ground today on a restoration project as a part of the "Marshes for Tomorrow initiative" through the National Audubon Society. The project is the first marsh restoration project of a much larger initiative aimed at reversing salt marsh loss across the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland's coastal bays.

Somerset County, MD · 3d

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Small-Town Holidays Shine in the Mid-Atlantic

As winter settles across the region, communities from Maryland’s Eastern Shore to Pennsylvania and beyond prepare their streets and waterfronts for the season with tree lightings, markets, and parades that draw visitors seeking a slower pace. These towns emphasize local traditions and walkable settings that reward a weekend stay rather than a rushed day trip.

Maryland · 2d

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New Bay Bridge: Maryland approves plan for new Chesapeake Bay Bridge spans

Maryland is moving forward with a plan to build two new Chesapeake Bay Bridge spans and tear down the existing ones.

Maryland · 3d

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Gov. Wes Moore announces major staffing shift, cabinet departures

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Gov. Wes Moore announced a major dynamic shift within his administration over the past two days, named a new chief of staff, and confirmed the upcoming departures of three cabinet secretaries. Manny Welsh, who has served as principal deputy chief of staff and Maryland’s first chief administrative officer since October 2025, was […]

Maryland · 2d

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3 top officials exit Moore administration in Cabinet shake-up

BALTIMORE, Md. (7News) — Three members of Gov. Wes Moore’s Cabinet are leaving their roles, with interim leaders taking over Friday as the state begins searching for permanent replacements, the governor's office announced. Secretary of State Susan Lee is leaving for personal reasons after 24 years in Maryland...

Maryland · 2d

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Everyone In Maryland Should Try The Old-School Breakfast At This 1950s-Style Diner

This deserves an immediate mention: there’s a gleaming stainless steel diner with red stripes that looks straight out of the mid-1950s. It was actually built in 1992. Nobody seems bothered by the math, and honestly, neither am I. The building replaced an older wooden diner from 1946 that was...

Maryland · 1d