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Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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Charles County’s rental licensing bill is finally here after a year in the making. In Calvert, fence work on the Thomas Johnson Bridge starts today. And St. Mary’s is spotlighting four local sites tied to the Underground Railroad. Here’s everything that crossed our desk yesterday.
Charles County
Charles County’s Rental Licensing Bill: A Year in the Making
Charles County Commissioners spent part of their Sept. 1 meeting being briefed on Proposed Bill 2026-08, the Charles County Rental Licensing bill, and asked staff to revise it before scheduling […]
St. Mary’s County
Four Sites, One County: St. Mary’s Underground Railroad Ties
When the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County proclaimed International Underground Railroad Month on Sept. 1, […]
Calvert County
Thomas Johnson Bridge Fence Work Starts Tuesday
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin overnight repairs to damaged fencing […]
NEWS AROUND SOUTHERN MARYLAND
Haney’s Five Points Power Seahawks Past EMU
The St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s soccer team scored three first-half goals and held […]
MSDE Updates School Meal Income Guidelines for 2026-27
The Maryland State Department of Education has announced updated income eligibility guidelines for free and […]
Library Turns Funding Loss Into 2,804 Meals Served
St. Mary’s County Library served 2,804 meals and snacks to local children and families between […]
The ballot takes shape, as state officials certify a handful of third-party hopefuls for Nov. 3
Sam Husseini’s name will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot as a Green Party candidate […]
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