Update: Hollywood Cannabis Growhouse
In January 2026, I wrote about a cannabis growhouse proposed in Hollywood based on an application filed on December 1 with Land Use & Growth Management. The project, located on about 89 acres owned by Hollywood Industrial Partners, LLC, is surrounded by residential properties to the north, and the Center for Life Enrichment to the south.
St. Mary’s Early Learning Academy
The St. Mary's County Commissioners approved a priority enrollment list on April 14 for the new St. Mary’s Early Learning Academy, a county-backed childcare center scheduled to open in August 2026 in Leonardtown.
One in Four Marylanders Can’t Vote in the Primary
If you’re registered as an Independent or Unaffiliated voter in Maryland, you won’t be able to vote in this June’s primary election. Here’s why—and what options you still have.
Bradley Brooke Appeal Denied
After two lengthy meetings, the Board of Appeals unanimously denied the proposed Bradley Brooke subdivision on April 23. The plan called for a 223-unit residential development off Willows Road. The Planning Commission previously denied the project in February.
Town Council Elections
Leonardtown’s municipal government is composed of a mayor and five Town Council members. Three council seats are up for election this year, with voting scheduled for May 5.
Commissioner’s FY27 Proposed Budget
After multiple work sessions earlier this year, the St. Mary’s County Commissioners have approved a $682.7 million recommended budget for fiscal year 2027, advancing the proposal to a public hearing scheduled for April 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Chopticon High School.
Jacob’s Run Subdivision
An application was filed in August 2025 with the county’s Department of Land Use and Growth Management for a residential development of more than 400 homes off Buck Hewitt Road in Great Mills.
Kingston Crossing Townhomes Approved
Kingston Crossing, a thirty-six unit townhome development, was approved by the Planning Commission on March 23.
Election 2026: MD05 Congressional Candidates
Thirty candidates are running to replace Congressman Steny Hoyer, who has represented Maryland 5th Congressional District for over 45 years, after he announced he would not seek reelection earlier this year.
Tudor Hall Farms
A proposed mixed-use development known as Tudor Hall Farms could bring significant new traffic to the Leonardtown area, according to a traffic impact study dated May 27, 2025.
Election 2026: What You Need To Know
Presidential elections generate the biggest headlines, but non-presidential election years often hold more significance for Maryland voters.
Funding Cuts Put School Social Workers At Risk
The St. Mary’s County Board of Education is weighing potential cuts to student support staff as federal grant funding expires and budget pressures mount ahead of the fiscal year 2027 budget.
