Calvert County’s 25th annual Christmas in April home repair activities took place throughout the county Saturday.
Maryland's 5th Congressional District holds 35th annual black history month breakfast
In an effort to celebrate Black History Month and the achievements of black leaders past and present, Maryland’s Fifth Congressional District held its 35th annual commemoration breakfast on Feb. 6 at the Camelot by Martin’s in Upper Marlboro.
Officials, residents gather in Chesapeake Beach for annual MLK breakfast
Senators, congressmen, county commissioners and other elected officials gathered with constituents at the Rod ‘N’ Reel Restaurant on Monday for Calvert County’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast.
McMurdo gets visit from Democratic congressman
The McMurdo center, which is in Hoyer’s congressional district, showcases innovations and technology developments for search and rescue with real-time demonstrations.
Hillary Clinton unveils more than 70 Md. endorsements
Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign announced endorsements Tuesday of more than 70 officials and community leaders in Maryland -- including most of the state's congressional delegation -- underscoring the sway the former secretary of state holds even in the home territory of a rival.
Town hosts state's biggest Veteran's Day parade
Leonardtown, MD -- Maryland largest Veteran’s Day parade gets bigger and better every year. The 40th annual Leonardtown parade and ceremony Nov. 11 featured almost 3,000 people walking or riding the parade route and thousands of spectators lining the streets of town.
Prince George's Democratic Central Committee hosts annual Ploughman and Fisherman Unity Dinner
As a way of empowering the community and honoring those who support the party’s ideals and principles, the Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee hosted its annual Ploughman and Fisherman Unity Dinner on Oct. 22 at the Martin’s Caterers Camelot in Upper Marlboro.
Cardinal Hickey Academy named National Blue Ribbon recipient
Eight schools across Maryland were designated by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan with a National Blue Ribbon Award last week, including a private Calvert County school.
Community welcomes Black Box Theatre renovations
A new act began for the Black Box Theatre in the town of Indian Head on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting to celebrate renovations.
Bowie volunteer fire department gets SAFER fund for $1.8M
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer announced on Sept. 4 that the Bowie Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad will receive a $1.87 million SAFER grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Hoyer, Maryland Congressional Delegation Announce Federal Funding To Combat Heroin Trafficking
I’m pleased that our region will be receiving this funding through HIDTA to help communities deal with the challenge of heroin trafficking in our state.
Maryland Airport founder honored for WWII air patrol service
Gil Bauserman, the owner of Maryland Airport in Indian Head, has few memories of his father, who started the airport in the 1940s and died when Bauserman was 6.
5th District students appointed to service academies
U.S. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer announced the names of 12 5th District students appointed to the U.S. service academies.
The students, nominated by Hoyer, have accepted offers to the Air Force Academy, the Merchant Marine Academy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the Naval Academy, which all require a nomination from an authorized nominating source.
Hoyer hosted a reception in their honor at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., where five of the 12 students attended.
Hoyer nominates local students to the U.S. Air Force Academy
These three students have exhibited great personal character and academic achievement to earn an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy, and it was truly an honor and privilege to nominate them.
Fowler’s ‘sneaker index’ measures clearest river water since 1950s
For the 28th year, former Maryland senator and longtime Patuxent River advocate Bernie Fowler and his allies gathered on its shores to symbolically assess its health and affirm their dedication to cleaning it up Sunday at the annual Patuxent River Wade-In.
Leading Edge Awards presented to business leaders
For one night, the spotlight highlighted local businesses helping to foster economic development at the Leading Edge Awards, hosted by College of Southern Maryland at the Waldorf Jaycees Hall Wednesday, June 10.
Democrats vow to overcome election defeat
Still licking their wounds from an overwhelming election defeat last November, St. Mary’s County Democrats assembled June 4 vowing to rise again.
Officials gather to tout cooperation on preservation
As an osprey wheeled overhead in the sunny blue sky above Douglas Point State Resource Management Area, officials from federal, state and local governments made their case last week for the funding measure that made preservation of the riverfront tract possible.
On Earth Day, Hoyer Congratulates J.C. Parks Elementary School on Receiving Green Ribbon Honor
As we observe the 45th anniversary of Earth Day today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) announced that J. C. Parks Elementary School in Indian Head, Maryland has been recognized as one of the 2015 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon award honorees.
Congressman 5th District meets with student leaders
Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-5th) of Mechanicsville met April 2 with student leaders from Prince George’s County and elsewhere in the state, to discuss issues important to students attending higher education institutions in Maryland.