The Southern Maryland Chronicle(SoMDC) is an all-digital news source for SoMD. We cover all of Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s Counties; along with the Southern portions of Anne Arundel and Prince George’s County.

Jan 3, 2025 · LEXINGTON PARK, Md. — A major vehicle collision on Thursday morning sent two individuals to the hospital, including one with life-threatening injuries. The crash occurred around 11:48 a.m. on January 2, 2025, at the intersection of Three Notch Road and Corporate Drive in Lexington Park. Maryland State Police from the Leonardtown Barrack responded to the […]

Jan 11, 2025 · This week in Southern Maryland brought a mix of noteworthy updates and developments that highlight the region’s dynamic character. From significant community announcements to key stories impacting residents, the past several days underscored the continued growth and evolving priorities of the area. Whether through local government actions, business news, or cultural highlights, the stories ...

Jan 3, 2025 · This week in Southern Maryland brought a mix of noteworthy updates and developments that highlight the region’s dynamic character. From significant community announcements to key stories impacting residents, the past several days underscored the continued growth and evolving priorities of the area. Whether through local government actions, business news, or cultural highlights, the stories ...

Jan 28, 2025 · ANNAPOLIS–Advocates for disabled people in Maryland are concerned about proposed cuts to their state programs, warning that the reductions could hit quality of care for some of the state’s most vulnerable residents. During a hearing Thursday, advocates described the far-reaching consequences these cuts could have on the state’s Developmental Disabilities Administration. Mat Rice ...

Jan 30, 2025 · The cold hand of winter may be loosening its icy grip on the Maryland landscape with warmer temperatures forecast this week. Fast-moving streams and creeks in the western region are providing excellent trout fishing opportunities. The 2025 Maryland Guide to Fishing and Crabbing is expected to be available by the end of February. A few […]

Jan 4, 2025 · Two families in Southern Maryland celebrated the start of 2025 in the most memorable way—welcoming new additions into the world at local hospitals. MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital: A Historic First for 2025 For Alvine and Mukoh, what began as a honeymoon ended in an unexpected but joyous adventure when their baby, Racheal, became the first […]

Jan 11, 2025 · ANNAPOLIS–Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order Friday directing his administration to scour the state’s spending for waste and inefficiency, with a goal of producing $50 million in savings. Moore announced the effort, called the Government Modernization Initiative, two days after promising to propose a budget with $2 …

Jan 9, 2025 · Gov. Wes Moore (D) made the scene across Annapolis Wednesday, as tradition dictates for governors on the opening day of the General Assembly session. He started the day at a forum sponsored by The Daily Record, presided over a meeting of the Board of Public Works, visited both chambers of the legislature for their inaugural […]

Dec 31, 2024 · WILLIMANTIC, Conn. — The St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s basketball team concluded the first half of their season with a 72-45 loss to Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) in the championship game of the ECSU Holiday Invitational on Monday. Despite early efforts to stay competitive, the Seahawks could not overcome ECSU’s dominant shooting and […]