If you were anywhere near La Plata today, you might have seen or even been at the Honeycutt funeral at New Life Church in La Plata. A staggering number of friends, neighbors, members of the armed forces and complete strangers came out to support the family of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Terry Edward “T.J.” [...]

USDA Funding Extended USDA funding extension was passed in the appropriations supplemental bill last night. o   The bill goes to the President for signature (likely this week). o   The bill permits USDA to charge 3.5% premium and .5 annual fee §  USDA has indicated they will not implement an annual fee o   Funding is extended until September 30, 2010 [...]

Charles County commissioners’ President F. Wayne Cooper (D) announced his resignation Friday morning in a hastily arranged broadcast on the county government’s cable access channel. Cooper (D) will formally step down at 4:30 p.m Friday. The news comes just three months after Cooper announced that he would not seek re-election due to medical and personal [...]

Stopped by walls bakery for a fresh Eclair this morning, and it was totally worth it! If you have the opportunity, go over and get one! They are fresh and amazing and absolutely delicious! You can find out more at http://wigwamwallsbakery.com/ or by stopping by the bakery at 2260 Old Washington Rd Waldorf, MD 20601 Contact Team [...]

This 4th of July, be sure to have a safe and wonderful celebration of the birth of this great nation. Fireworks have become a major part of the festivities and viewing them can be exciting. Here is a list of the best places to view fireworks in the SOMD area! Enjoy Charles County Fireworks Charles [...]

The owner of 1,000 acres that border the Port Tobacco River is proffering a development option that he said would allow the construction of an active adult community on the land and provide a way to help clean up the waterway. The Edelen family owns Mulberry Grove, the house where John Hanson — one of [...]

It’s nice to meet you, Charles. On June 17, the new slogan, “I Am Charles County,” and a related joint development and tourism website — www.meetcharlescounty.com — were launched. It’s a $41,000 bet the county commissioners hope will turn into a priceless win for residents, the business community and the future revenue stream. “What the [...]

Come out tonight to the La Plata town hall meeting where the Southern Maryland Sporrtplex & Learning Center will be Discussed. This meeting will be held at Mc Donough High School from 6:30pm – 10:00pm. Team Benya will be there to hear all the araguments and discussions. If you can’t make the meeting, Team Benya [...]

Did you know that Annapolis was not always the capitol of Maryland? In fact, in 1633, our state was founded right here in Southern Maryland – St. Mary’s County, to be exact! While the colonists are long gone, at least a little bit of history remains in St. Mary’s City where early in the 20th [...]

As a Southern Maryland Real Estate Expert, I get questions all the time about the area. One of the most common questions i get is ” What School Is A Home Zoned For?” And i tell them, let me check online at SchoolLocator.ccboe.com. I never want to give out the wrong information and this site [...]