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Michael Cole

St. Mary’s local of 20 years sharing the good stuff happening around the county.

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🦀 New Coffee in Mechanicsville & One Last Trolley Ride

Jul 7, 2026

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6 min read

🦀 New Coffee in Mechanicsville & One Last Trolley Ride

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Michael Cole
Michael Cole

Newsletter

🍔 Applebee's closes, Freedom Fest returns, and America turns 250

Jun 30, 2026

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5 min read

🍔 Applebee's closes, Freedom Fest returns, and America turns 250

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Michael Cole
Michael Cole

Newsletter

🫐 Three New Businesses, One Big Blueberry Festival

Jun 23, 2026

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5 min read

🫐 Three New Businesses, One Big Blueberry Festival

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Michael Cole
Michael Cole

Insider Eats

Insider Eats: La Vida Mexican Bar & Grill

Jun 17, 2026

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3 min read

Insider Eats: La Vida Mexican Bar & Grill

An Insider look at one of our great local Mexican spots.

Michael Cole
Michael Cole

Newsletter

✈️ The Blue Angels Take Over St. Mary's This Weekend

Jun 16, 2026

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6 min read

✈️ The Blue Angels Take Over St. Mary's This Weekend

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Michael Cole
Michael Cole

Newsletter

🦀The Crab Festival Returns This Saturday

Jun 9, 2026

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6 min read

🦀The Crab Festival Returns This Saturday

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Michael Cole
Michael Cole

Newsletter

🦀 St. Mary's Most Dangerous Debate...

Jun 2, 2026

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5 min read

🦀 St. Mary's Most Dangerous Debate...

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Michael Cole
Michael Cole

Newsletter

🦀 Drag Racing Takes Over Mechanicsville This Weekend

May 26, 2026

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6 min read

🦀 Drag Racing Takes Over Mechanicsville This Weekend

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Michael Cole
Michael Cole

Article

What I Learned About St. Mary’s County Last Night

May 24, 2026

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4 min read

What I Learned About St. Mary’s County Last Night

A surprisingly hopeful night with local leaders, younger residents, and a lot of conversation about where the county is headed.

Michael Cole
Michael Cole

Newsletter

🦀 Leonardtown Turns Into a Medieval Village This Weekend

May 19, 2026

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5 min read

🦀 Leonardtown Turns Into a Medieval Village This Weekend

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Michael Cole
Michael Cole

Newsletter

🦀 Bowl 29 just moved into SOF Market

May 12, 2026

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5 min read

🦀 Bowl 29 just moved into SOF Market

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Michael Cole
Michael Cole

Article

The Tudor Hall Expansion Explained in Under 3 Minutes: What the New Growth Means for Leonardtown

May 6, 2026

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3 min read

The Tudor Hall Expansion Explained in Under 3 Minutes: What the New Growth Means for Leonardtown

Michael Cole
Michael Cole

Newsletter

Mother’s Day Game Plan + A New Starbucks + Truck Mania

May 5, 2026

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6 min read

Mother’s Day Game Plan + A New Starbucks + Truck Mania

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Michael Cole
Michael Cole

Article

Your Quick-Start Guide to the Pax River Air Show: Do This First Before the Blue Angels Arrive

Apr 29, 2026

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6 min read

Your Quick-Start Guide to the Pax River Air Show: Do This First Before the Blue Angels Arrive

Your tactical briefing for the 2026 Pax River Air Show: Blue Angels, survival tips, and how to avoid the Route 235 gridlock.

Michael Cole
Michael Cole

Newsletter

☕ BOGO Coffee, a Huge Spring Fest, and Yung Joc in Leonardtown

Apr 28, 2026

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6 min read

☕ BOGO Coffee, a Huge Spring Fest, and Yung Joc in Leonardtown

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Michael Cole
Michael Cole

Article

15 Things to Do in St. Mary’s County MD for Families Who Hate Being Bored

Apr 24, 2026

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9 min read

15 Things to Do in St. Mary’s County MD for Families Who Hate Being Bored

Because "I'm bored" is a banned phrase...

Michael Cole
Michael Cole

Newsletter

Spring Fling Weekend in St. Mary’s

Apr 21, 2026

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5 min read

Spring Fling Weekend in St. Mary’s

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Michael Cole
Michael Cole

Newsletter

Tiki Bar Weekend, a Noon Bar Crawl & Leprechaun Lilly's

Apr 14, 2026

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12 min read

Tiki Bar Weekend, a Noon Bar Crawl & Leprechaun Lilly's

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Michael Cole
Michael Cole

Newsletter

Redcoats, a New Yoga Studio & No Kids Allowed Friday

Apr 7, 2026

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9 min read

Redcoats, a New Yoga Studio & No Kids Allowed Friday

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Michael Cole
Michael Cole
Pretzels, Pokémon Eggs, and a Free Class at SPICE

Mar 31, 2026

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8 min read

Pretzels, Pokémon Eggs, and a Free Class at SPICE

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Michael Cole
Michael Cole
Free Tacos, Big Trucks and 10,000 Hidden Eggs

Mar 24, 2026

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8 min read

Free Tacos, Big Trucks and 10,000 Hidden Eggs

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Michael Cole
Michael Cole
A $5 Fishing Fair, Cherry Blossoms, and Clydesdales in Mechanicsville

Mar 17, 2026

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8 min read

A $5 Fishing Fair, Cherry Blossoms, and Clydesdales in Mechanicsville

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Michael Cole
Michael Cole
Vintage Finds, Bagpipes & a Perfect Board of Irish Cheese

Mar 10, 2026

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7 min read

Vintage Finds, Bagpipes & a Perfect Board of Irish Cheese

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Michael Cole
Michael Cole

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