Family, Schools, Announcements

Charles County Public Schools winter break schedule

All Charles County public schools are closed Monday, Dec. 24 through Tuesday, Jan. 1 for winter break.

Family, Community, Public Libraries of Southern Maryland

Calvert Library Prince Frederick celebrates inspiring African American men

The Calvert Library Prince Frederick celebrates Inspiring African American men of the county..

Family, Pets

Meet our Pet of the Week -- Janis!

Tri-County Animal Shelter has a wide array of pets to choose from. Click here to see which furry friend we're highlighting this week!.

Family, Public Libraries of Southern Maryland

Calvert Library hopes to do away with fines

Implementing the fine-free strategy would likely cost county government $35,000..

Family, Holiday

Celebrate an 'Olde Tyme' Christmas at La Plata Town Hall

The Town of La Plata will be hosting an "Olde Tyme Holiday Gathering" this Sunday, December 2 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at La Plata Town Hall..

Family, Holiday, Community

Local Volunteers Hope To Collect 20,500 Shoebox Gifts

Southern Maryland Drop Off Sites for Global Christmas Project.

Family, Automotive

Happening now - Child safety seat check in Lexington Park

Get your child safety seat installed and inspected at the Lexington Park VRS..

Attractions, Family

La Plata Fall Festival coming this weekend

Family fun for all at the La Plata Fall Festival..

Family, Health & Wellness

'From Chaos to Calm' workshop set for Oct. 11

Workshop focuses on Social-Emotional Learning and is part of the research based Conscious Discipline program..

Family, Accidents & Traffic

Have your child's car seat installed by St. Mary's Sheriff's Office

SMCSO will be at Lexington Park VRS, Oct. 18 for free car seat installations..

Family, Health & Wellness

New bill aims to improve health conditions for new moms

Bill seeks to reverse rising maternal mortality rates, close disparities that put women of color at risk.

Government & Politics, Family

New policy provides 60 days of parental leave to state employees

Also Plans to Introduce Legislation to Incentivize Small Businesses to Provide Parental Benefits.

Family

Local agencies to hold event recognizing volunteer parents

‘Local Agencies To Host the “Parenting Again...Stepping In For Parents Who Can’t” Workshop’.

Family, Outdoors

Next 'Little Explorers' coming Oct. 3

Program focuses on young visitors.

Family, Outdoors

Fall Fishin' Buddies Derby set for Oct. 13

Register now for the Fall Fishin' Buddies Derby..

Family, Health & Wellness

St. Mary's County Fair 'Kids Day' bans all smoking, vaping

St. Mary’s County Fair, held on Friday September 21st, will be entirely smoke and vape free..

Family, Announcements

Calvert Hospice announces two new grief support groups

Gone Too Soon, Gone Without Me support groups aimed towards child and spousal loss support..

Family, Schools

School to host free presentation on internet safety for teens

Innocence Stolen: Protecting our Children Online set for Sept. 25.