From top headlines to holiday fun, here’s what Southern Maryland’s been talking about this week, including a fatal police chase in Calvert County, a new spot opening in Prince Frederick, and videos posted online that helped lead to criminal charges in Lusby.

The Headlines

The BayNet Weekly Newscast: Bradley Brooke Subdivision Concept Plan Put On Hold As NAS Pax River Raises Concerns (December 12th, 2025)

Police Chase Turns Fatal In Calvert County, Maryland Officials Investigating

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Playa Bowls In Prince Frederick Announces Grand Opening Date

Upper Marlboro Murder Case: Video Shows Fatal Shooting Outside Giant, Trial And Sentencing Pending

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December 2025 Public Meetings And Hearings Across Southern Maryland

SOUTHERN MARYLAND — Local governments and school systems in Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s counties have released their […]

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TikTok And YouTube Videos Lead To Wiretap Charges For Lusby Resident

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Featured

Village Tattoo: Waldorf’s Trusted Studio For Custom Ink, Piercings

Grinch, Santa, And Markets Fill December In Southern Maryland

A Casual Christmas Brings Old-Fashioned Holiday Fun To Mount Chance Farm

Latest News

Governor And First Lady Moore Welcome Marylanders To Holiday Open House

UPDATE: Police Continue Investigation Into Saturday Motorcycle Collision In Mechanicsville

MedStar Health Training Helps Police Recognize Stroke Victims Faster, Closing Gap In Emergency Response

Quintero Drops 22 As SMCM Men’s Basketball Rebounds At Goucher

St. Mary’s College Archeologists Team Identifies Native American Sites First Documented By John Smith

CalvertHealth Medical Center Named To Forbes’ Inaugural Top Hospitals List, Recognized By Becker’s Hospital Review

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