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It's Friday on the eve of Independence Day, the Fourth of July. John will be live in the studio tonight bringing you the best music for your party needs, starting at 8pm until he passes out from exhaustion. More...

Where Are The Fireworks?
See what's going on for Fourth of July - lots of picnics, food, music and...yes...FIREWORKS! Listings are for Charles, Calvert and St. Mary's Counties. Let us know if we missed an event!

Monitoring the Future of Maryland:
An on-line survey of highway safety issues is now open for public input
The annual survey of Maryland residents about their concerns and attitudes toward traffic safety will begin on Wednesday, July 1. This on-line, anonymous survey will be available to all Marylanders through August 12th. Residents can take the survey by logging onto http://www.marylanddriversurvey.com. The survey takes just 15–20 minutes to complete.

This survey of local community traffic issues was developed by the University of Maryland for Maryland’s Department of Transportation, Maryland State Highway Administration’s Safety Office. It is part of an ongoing effort to monitor public beliefs, concerns, and behaviors of Maryland motorists regarding traffic safety issues, especially at the local level.

Do You Suffer From Constipation?
Constipation is defined as having a bowel movement fewer than 3 times per week. With constipation stools are usually hard, dry, small in size, and difficult to eliminate. Some people who are constipated often experience straining, bloating, and feeling that he/she have not evacuated completely after bowel movement. Clinical trials for constipation are being conducted at Philip J. Bean Medical Center. To learn more click here. You may be compensated for your time and travel.

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Westbury From Ryland Homes - Starting from the $240s
Come discover St. Mary's County with Westbury from Ryland Homes. Luxury, single-family homes boast 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 2-car garages...all for prices starting from the $240s. Even better, this beautiful community features wooded cul-de-sac homesites, two tot lots and a swimming pool! Plus, Patuxent Naval Base is minutes away and the soothing waters of the Chesapeake Bay are nearby. If you want to live close to shopping, dining, entertainment...and a little bit of history, Westbury is the new-home community for you. Unbeatable value in an unparalleled setting - that's Westbury of St. Mary's County from Ryland Homes. Click here to learn more.

List Your Website on Southern Maryland Online
If you own a business or are part of a community organization, be sure that you are listed on Southern Maryland Online. It's as easy as registering for an account and then submitting your information. You can make changes online at anytime.

Community Photo Gallery!
Dig into your photo archive and post your best photos. Contribute to the most comprehensive, on-line community scrapbook for southern Maryland. Show off your hobby, post pics of the big playoff game or your last cool trip. Maybe you have a pic of the local landscape taken at the perfect moment. Show the rest of the world the things that make So. MD unique.

Growing Interest in Adding In-Law Suites
There is growing interest with homeowners to consider a first-floor remodeling addition of a master in-law suite. Towne Craft Builders recently completed an 870 square foot ground floor expansion to a single-family detached residence in St. Mary’s county. Nationwide, there is an increasing number of individuals searching on Google, Yahoo, etc. for “mother in-law suite,” “multi-generational living,” etc. Towne Craft indicates there were many architectural considerations for this soon-to-be-occupied "father in-law suite." There has to be a balance between privacy and easy accessibility to the rest of the house, says Stu Garlington, president, Towne Craft. For a full "before" and "after" image tour, click here.

Police & Fire Radio Scanners Online
Due to popular demand, we are now offering new public safety radio scanners (police, fire, and rescue) accessible via the internet. We now have three scanner channels: ONE is Charles County; TWO is Calvert County; THREE and FOUR are St. Mary's County.

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