Southern Maryland News

07/29/2025

Welcome to the voting round of 2025 Best of Southern Maryland!

These awards celebrate and recognize the best our community has to offer.

We invite you to vote for your favorites in dozens of categories.
If you nominate in more than 25 categories, you'll be automatically entered for a chance to win a $250 gift card!

Vote between July 13th and August 7th at bestsomd.com

07/29/2025

Kady Kilmer, a substitute librarian at the Calvert County Library Prince Frederick Branch, dressed as Mabel Pines from Gravity Falls, hosted a Cosplay 101 Workshop for interested community members on Saturday. Guests had the opportunity to learn the…

Kady Kilmer, a substitute librarian at the Calvert County Library Prince Frederick Branch, dressed as Mabel Pines from Gravity Falls, hosted a Cosplay 101 Workshop for interested community members on

07/29/2025

Historic St. Mary’s City announced July 25 that Executive Director John Seidel will step down from his role effective Aug. 1 to care for his wife, Liz, who is facing health challenges.

Historic St. Mary’s City announced July 25 that Executive Director John Seidel will step down from his role effective Aug. 1 to care for his wife, Liz, who is facing

07/29/2025

Two new Calvert County restaurants, whose owners are hoping to open before the end of summer, were granted liquor licenses July 24.

07/28/2025

Charles County is giving ThinkBig Networks a tax break to keep rural broadband expansion on track.

07/28/2025

Raising funds and raising awareness, one of Calvert’s oldest service organization is ready to take a swing at it by planning a big event.

07/28/2025

The Charles County Fair's Queen Nicotina application is now open. Go to charlescountyfair.com/fair-queen to apply or pick up an application at the Southern Maryland News office at 204 Washington Ave. Ste. 104 La Plata, MD 20646. Lucy Mudd, center, w…

The Charles County Fair's Queen Nicotina application is now open. Go to charlescountyfair.com/fair-queen to apply or pick up an application at the Southern Maryland News office at 204 Washington Ave.

07/27/2025

Two women are dead and a Prince George’s County man is in custody following a two-vehicle collision in La Plata Saturday night. The incident occurred on Route 6 shortly after 7 p.m.

Two women are dead and a Prince George’s County man is in custody following a two-vehicle collision in La Plata Saturday night. The incident occurred on Route 6 shortly after

07/25/2025

Submit you wedding photos
NOW - July 25th!

Submit your wedding photos for a chance to be featured in the fall/winter 2025 edition of Chesapeake Bay Wedding!

PHOTO REQUIREMENTS:
Wedding must have taken place from July 2024 - June 2025 in the state of Maryland.
Must have access to high res version of the photos.
Chesapeake inspired wedding photos bringing elements of the Bay especially welcomed!

*All photos must have permission from photographer to submit*

Submit at https://stardem.secondstreetapp.com/Chesapeake-Bay-Wedding-Photo-Contest-Fall-2025/rounds/1/gallery

07/24/2025

A sheriff's officer shot a suspect who allegedly displayed a gun outside of a shopping plaza in California on Wednesday evening.

07/23/2025

It's been spotted throughout the county and has become a local social media sensation.