ClosuresCounty Offices will be closed at noon on August 22nd for our annual employee appreciation picnic. The county will be closed on Monday September 1 for Labor Day |
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US 50/301 Ramp Management Program Continues on Kent Island to Improve Local Access and Traffic Flow Queen Anne’s County, in partnership with the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA), will continue the US 50/301 (Blue Star Memorial Highway) Ramp Management Program on Kent Island this summer. The initiative aims to encourage westbound travelers to stay on US 50/301 and help relieve congestion on MD 18 (Main Street) for local residents and emergency responders. Read the entire article here News Flash • US 50/301 Ramp Management Program Continues on or for more information on the Ramp Management Program, visit www.qac.org and click “Bay Bridge Traffic Info,” or explore the project website:
https://mdot-sha-us50-kent-iss-traffic-mgmt-study-qa50kitms-maryland.hub.arcgis.com |
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Celebrating the Bay Bridge birthday! 73 years old! WBFF FOX 45 came to visit us this morning for their Hometown Hotspot! Tourism and Economic Development Director, Heather Tinelli and County Commission President Chris Corchiarino talked about what the bridge means to our county as far as tourism and economic development. “Our number one export is brain power! We have a number of commuters that travel for work each day to Baltimore and Washington, that is a great contribution we give to the rest of Maryland” said County Commissioner Chris Corchiarino. In case you missed it! https://foxbaltimore.com/.../bay-bridge-celebrates-75-years# |
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Queen Anne’s County recently completed a successful full-scale emergency sheltering exercise, hosted by the Department of Emergency Services (QAC DES) and held at Centreville Middle School on July 16–17. The two-day event brought together multiple county agencies, volunteers, and community partners to simulate the opening and operation of an emergency shelter in response to a disaster scenario. News Flash • Queen Anne’s County Wraps Up Successful Full-Sc |
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Queen Anne’s County Commissioner Jack Wilson has been appointed as a representative on the Advisory Committee for Pillar 3 – College and Career Readiness – of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB). News Flash • Commissioner Jack Wilson Appointed to Statewide |
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Join the fun at two National Night Out 2025 celebrations in Queen Anne’s County! On Friday, August 1 from 5–8 p.m., the QAC Drug-Free Coalition and QAC Goes Purple will host an event at Union Wesley United Methodist Church, featuring backpack giveaways, food, dancing, and opportunities to connect with neighbors and law enforcement. Then, on Tuesday, August 5 at 6 p.m., the Centreville Police Department will host their celebration on Lawyers Row in downtown Centreville with face painting, balloon animals, a DJ, free food, and Kona Ice. Both events are free and open to the public—bring the whole family and help build a stronger, safer community! |
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Join Us for the Rededication of Mowbray Park
Please join Queen Anne’s County for a special rededication ceremony honoring Sergeant Wallace Johnson Mowbray of the Maryland State Police, who was killed in the line of duty 50 years ago. The event will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM at 629 Romancoke Road in Stevensville. This ceremony is a tribute to Sergeant Mowbray’s legacy of service and sacrifice. Learn more about his story and the park’s namesake here: https://www.odmp.org/officer/9695-sergeant-wallace-johnson-mowbray All are welcome to attend. |
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Youth ages 3-16 will have an opportunity to put their love of fishing to the test! Prizes will be awarded in each category for each age bracket for catching the largest fish, the smallest fish, the most fish, and the most unusual catch. Age brackets will be 3–5-year-olds, 6–10-year-olds and 11–16-year-olds. We will provide bait, but fishermen should bring their own rod. Check - in and pre-registration is required. Location: White Marsh Park Registration Deadline: August 14, 2025 Ways to register: Online: https://mdqueenannesctyweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/ Call: 410-758-0835
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All levels welcome for this 8-week session which includes the physical practice of yoga poses, breathwork and guided meditation. Breezes from the Bay, birdsong, laughing children, warm sun and sometimes rain sprinkles may be included in our practice. All students must bring their own mat and two mats are highly recommended as we practice our class on the pavers in front of the building under the trees. Students may also bring any props; towels, blocks, straps, or bolsters; to help enhance their practice. Yoga class will be instructed by Kent Island Yoga in the Park. Registration Deadline: August 14, 2025 Ways to register: Online: https://mdqueenannesctyweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/ |
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