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From Westlake High To Heavy Is The Crown: Cordae’s Journey From Charles County To Hip-Hop

WALDORF, Md. — Before Cordae’s name appeared alongside Anderson .Paak on an album cover, it appeared on a basketball roster at Westlake High School in Waldorf. At the time, he was Cordae Dunston, a student whose connection to Charles County would eventually become part of his music. According to MaxPreps, Dunston played guard on Westlake’s freshman basketball team. The sports website lists his graduation year as 2015. Years later, after establishing himself in hip-hop, Cordae gave his former school a different kind of recognition. He named a song after it.

Charles County, MD · 3d
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Waldorf, Newburg Tracts Win 2027 Opportunity Zone Status, Indian Head Left Out

Morgantown Generating Station — Planned TeraWulf Redevelopment Site. Two census tracts in Waldorf and one covering the Newburg/Morgantown area will become Charles County's newest federal Opportunity Zones starting January 1, 2027, part of a statewide list of 114 tracts Maryland selected for the program's second round. The designations run for ten years, and they notably leave out Indian Head, a tract that qualified under the new eligibility rules but didn't make the final cut.

Charles County, MD · 3d
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THE BIG SPIN Gives Charles County Woman Her Second Big Lottery Win

“Spaghetti Grandma,” a Lottery player from Charles County, is all smiles — though hidden — after winning $110,000 on THE BIG SPIN. The ticket she redeemed was the game’s last top-prize winner. A Charles County woman is celebrating a big Maryland Lottery win. She made her...

Charles County, MD · 18h
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Honda Is Opening In Lexington Park Dec. 15, And CMA Is Hiring

LEXINGTON PARK, Md. — Along Three Notch Road, where CMA’s Toyota of Lexington Park and CMA’s Hyundai of Lexington Park already welcome neighbors, a third showroom is getting ready to open its doors. Carter Myers Automotive will open CMA’s Honda of Lexington Park on Tuesday, Dec. 15, bringing a new Honda franchise to St. Mary’s County and adding a third store to the company’s Three Notch Road presence.

Lexington Park, MD · 1d
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Looking For Thanksgiving Pies? Here Are 8 Places To Buy Them In Southern Maryland

SOUTHERN MARYLAND — No Thanksgiving dinner is complete without dessert, and for many families, that means making room for a slice of pie. Whether it’s a traditional pumpkin pie, a sweet pecan filling, a fruit-filled favorite or something a little different, local bakeries and small businesses across Southern Maryland offer plenty of options for the holiday table.

Southern Maryland, MD · 2d

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Sardi’s Peruvian Chicken Opens Today At Waldorf’s Fairway Village

WALDORF, Md. — If dinner at your house starts with a debate over plantains or fries, there’s a new stop to put on the list. Sardi’s Peruvian Chicken is scheduled to open Thursday, Nov. 12, at Fairway Village in Waldorf, according to an opening flyer shared on Facebook.

Waldorf, MD · 1d

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Applebee’s restaurant throws in the towel and serves its very last meal after 23 years

AN APPLEBEE’S restaurant has closed after more than two decades as a company partnership has continued to gain speed. The restaurant chain is currently working towards its goal of 80 dual-branded restaurants with IHOP, closing many single-branded locations in the process. Applebee’s has closed its restaurant at the Stafford...

Stafford, VA · 7h

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Gov. Moore Designates Three Charles County Opportunity Zones Including Morgantown Power Plant Site

LA PLATA, Md.– Governor Wes Moore recently announced that Maryland selected 114 census tracts for designation under the federal Opportunity Zones 2.0 program. Charles County will have three designated Opportunity Zones under the new program: two in Waldorf and one in the Newburg/Morgantown area. Opportunity Zones 2.0 incorporates changes made to the federal program in 2025 to encourage long-term private investment in communities with strong growth potential.

Charles County, MD · 3d

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Nadia Phillips’ Maryland Crab Cakes Steal The Show On ‘Hell’s Kitchen’

WALDORF, Md. — There were violinists outside the kitchen and caviar on the dinner agenda, but it was a plate of Maryland crab cakes from Waldorf chef Nadia Phillips that won over the judges at the “Hell’s Kitchen” 25th-season gala challenge. Phillips, 24, a North Point...

Waldorf, MD · 3d

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9 Grocery Stores in Maryland Famous for Their Quality Meat Departments

One Maryland grocery store makes its own country sausage and will even prepare custom cuts of beef for your freezer. The meat counter also carries stuffed pork chops, porterhouse steaks, and fresh poultry. That’s a lot more tempting than grabbing the first plastic-wrapped package you see. At another family-owned...

Baltimore, MD · 3d

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Calvert’s Tristan Thomas Draws Nearly 30 College Offers While Building Football Legacy

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — With approximately 28 college offers, including opportunities from nationally recognized programs, Calvert High School junior Tristan Thomas has developed into one of Southern Maryland’s most heavily recruited football players. But beyond the attention from college programs, Thomas is focused on building a lasting legacy with the Cavaliers.

Prince Frederick, MD · 3d

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Things To Do In Southern Maryland Nov. 13 Through Nov. 19, 2026

SOUTHERN MARYLAND — Get a first look inside the new visitor center at Historic St. Mary’s City on Saturday, or head to Solomons to see moon jellyfish at the Calvert Marine Museum’s Jellyfish Day. In Pomfret, McDonough High School turns the board-game whodunit “Clue” into a night out, with two matinees if you’d rather catch the mystery before dinner.

Southern Maryland, MD · 9h

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Tom Clancy Sold Insurance In Calvert County Before Writing “The Hunt For Red October”

OWINGS, Md. — Tom Clancy was selling insurance in Owings when he found material for his first novel among his own customers. Some were former submariners who worked at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, and Clancy listened as they explained how the reactors worked and what the missiles could do.

Calvert County, MD · 12h

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Pet Of The Week: Meet Poppa, A St. Mary’s County Shelter Dog Looking For A Home

CALIFORNIA, Md. — A few steps into a walk, Poppa turns his head. His forehead wrinkles bunch up as he looks over his shoulder to see if you’re still there. Then he carries on, only to check again a little farther along. During The BayNet’s Nov. 7 visit...

California, MD · 3d

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AMF Waldorf Lanes To Become Lucky Strike Waldorf

WALDORF, Md. — Some Waldorf bowlers remember it as Fair Lanes. Others know it as AMF Waldorf Lanes. Soon, the 32-lane bowling alley at 11920 Acton Lane will have another name to remember — Lucky Strike Waldorf. For decades, Waldorf bowlers have laced up their rental shoes on...

Waldorf, MD · 2d

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St. Clement’s Island Museum Announces Maryland Day Grand Opening As New Building Takes Shape

COLTONS POINT, Md. — The St. Clement’s Island Museum has announced that its new museum building will officially celebrate its grand opening on March 25, 2027, coinciding with Maryland Day, as construction continues at the historic waterfront destination. In a recent Facebook update, museum officials reported additional progress...

Coltons Point, MD · 8h

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Building Bridges Gala Highlights Support For St. Mary’s County Children And Families

LEXINGTON PARK, Md. — Cory Somerville wanted his grandson to finish his last year at the elementary school he had attended for four years. When bus service to his previous after-school program ended, Somerville sometimes had to bring him to work at the library. Then he found an after-school program through Building Bridges that his grandson could get to by bus.

Lexington Park, MD · 3d

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FDR Boulevard Reaches Pegg Road After Years Of Construction

LEXINGTON PARK, Md. — Mike Hewitt remembers his father asking why St. Mary’s County needed another road when the one in front of his business worked fine. It was the 1970s, Hewitt recalled, and a county commissioner had stopped by to tell his father about a road planned behind the business. The idea was to give drivers somewhere else to go when a crash backed up traffic.

Lexington Park, MD · 1d

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Southern Maryland Marks Thanksgiving With Community Meals And Turkey Trots

SOUTHERN MD. — Thanksgiving is still nearly two weeks away, but the first turkey trot on the local calendar starts Saturday afternoon at Budds Creek Motorsports Park. In the days that follow, neighbors can gather for lunch and live entertainment, share a free holiday meal or spend Thanksgiving morning walking or running at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum.

Southern Maryland, MD · 12h