🌱 La Plata man’s decades-old child deaths finally resolved in court
La Plata, Maryland Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings La Plata! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- La Plata man’s decades-old child deaths finally resolved in court
- How a $50,000 gift is transforming CSM’s La Plata archives
- How a La Plata company is funding healthier meals for local patients
Also on today's calendar: July 4th Weekend At National Harbor and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the barn collapse? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 82, low: 69.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Charles County man already serving life in prison pleads guilty to killing his own children (wmar2news.com) — La Plata residents are learning that a Charles County man already serving a life sentence has now pleaded guilty to killing his two young children decades ago. The crimes, from 1997 and 2001, involved an infant and a three-year-old who died while in his sole care. He received a 20‑year manslaughter sentence that will run alongside his existing life term. 
2. Historic Donation Preserves Colonial Heritage at College of Southern Maryland (southernmarylandchronicle.com) — A major historical document collection and $50,000 gift are strengthening the Southern Maryland Studies Center at the College of Southern Maryland’s La Plata campus, which has just reopened in a renovated space. Residents and researchers can now access expanded archives on local colonial history, genealogy, and regional heritage during public hours or by appointment, deepening understanding of Southern Maryland’s roots.
3. Food Is Medicine Program At UM Charles Regional Medical Center Receives $60K Boost From Wills Group (thebaynet.com) — UM Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata has received a $60,000 grant from La Plata–based Wills Group to expand its Food Is Medicine program, which provides medically tailored meals to patients. The support aims to improve chronic disease management and overall family health across Charles County and Southern Maryland, extending care beyond traditional hospital visits.
4. 13 Charles County Graduates Earn Scholarships Through Local Juneteenth Foundation (thebaynet.com) — Two La Plata High School graduates and eleven peers from other Charles County schools have each earned $700 scholarships from the Charles County Juneteenth Foundation. The awards support Class of 2026 students heading to colleges nationwide and underscore ongoing Juneteenth-focused education and community programs coordinated in part through the school system’s La Plata headquarters.
5. Charles County Seeks $1.26 Million State Grant To Expand White Plains Regional Park (thebaynet.com) — From their La Plata headquarters, Charles County leaders are seeking a $1.26 million state grant to add basketball and pickleball courts, trails, parking, and other upgrades at White Plains Regional Park. Combined with more than $1.3 million in local funding, the project would expand recreation options and modern amenities for residents as the county’s population grows.
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Wine & Design (create custom patch purse) →
Joyful Studio, 115A La Grange Ave #103, La Plata
2:00 pm
Sunday June 28
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Other local events
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Mini Pride Flag Party
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American Conversation Project
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Train Station Museum →
La Plata, MD Calendar, 101 Kent Ave,, La Plata
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Grooves that Energize and Educate! with Groovy Nate
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Mini Pride Flag Party
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Baby Music & Movement
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Pre-K Music & Movement
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July 4th Weekend At National Harbor →
National Harbor, National Harbor
12:00 pm
Saturday June 27
Monday June 29
Wednesday July 1
Friday July 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
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2026 Youth Summer Film Camp
Charles County Chamber of Commerce Howard University, Washington, DC, Stokes Library
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My Fresh Start: Free Showers
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NJ Concealed Carry Permit →
Citadel Training Solutions, 3033 Waldorf Market Pl, Waldorf
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Tween Diamond Art Painting
Waldorf West Branch Library Waldorf West Branch -
2:00 pm
Friday June 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Summer workshops and support groups foster healing after loss —Hospice of the Chesapeake Read on Patch
- Hospice of the Chesapeake welcomes 3 distinguished leaders to its team —Hospice of the Chesapeake Read on Patch
- Cold Stone Creamery posted a job opening for Crew Member in La Plata. Apply here.
- Charles County Public Schools posted a job opening for Reading Resource Teacher in La Plata. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Plata here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It was un-stable. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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