Food + Beverage

Well Seasoned

Celebrating Frederick’s Restaurants That Have Stood the Test of Time Article by Megan Connolly | Photography by Chris Martin of Convoy Creatives Frederick has always been a city for food lovers, but in a landscape of ever-changing culinary trends, certain restaurants have proven their staying power. These are some of the establishments that have not only survived but thrived, becoming a cherished part of the community's fabric and serving generations of customers for 10, 20, 30, even 50 years...

Entertainment

Falling for Frederick

Check Out the Best Farms, Flavors and Foliage this Fall Article by Sierra Moore Farms and Orchards  Summers Farm  With more than 45 seasonal attractions—ranging from pumpkin patches and pig races to giant slides and cozy campfires—Summers Farm in Middletown, MD is a must-visit fall destination. Campfire rentals are available, offering the perfect setting for friends and families to gather and make memories under the autumn sky. This year’s corn maze celebrates the Washington Capitals and...

Food + Beverage

The Last Course… First

Sweet and Crave-Worthy Bites of Frederick Article by Sierra Moore | Photography by Grace Gladhill Photography Juno Bakery – Strawberry Croissant
 Step inside Juno Bakery and let the aroma of fresh baked, buttery pastry guide you to one of their most beloved creations—the Strawberry Croissant. Each golden, flaky layer gives way with a delicate crunch at first bite, revealing a puffy cloud of velvety cream. The crowning jewel—slices of plump, ruby-red strawberries—add pure, sun-ripened sweetness...

Food + Beverage

To Boba & Beyond

Tea-Do: The Anime-Inspired Community Bubble Tea Shop Frederick is Buzzing About Article by Sierra Moore | Photography by Grace Gladhill Photography Frederick has plenty of places to grab a drink, but Tea-Do has quickly become more than just another stop. Tucked beside Lucky Corner in Westview, this anime-inspired boba shop is carving out a name for itself as both a destination for bold, flavorful drinks and a welcoming hub for community connection. It’s a place where everyone can discover a...

Home + Design

Style in Small Doses

The Micro-Moments That Make Life More Beautiful Article by Jennifer Gerlock In a world obsessed with grand gestures and dramatic transformations, a quiet revolution is taking place in the margins of our daily lives. While social media feeds overflow with complete room makeovers and capsule wardrobe overhauls, the most profound style shifts are happening in spaces so small you might miss them entirely. Micro-style is the new big thing and it's rewriting the rules of how we think about beauty...

Style + Beauty

Beyond the Trend

Style, Substance & Self-Expression Article by Sierra Moore | Photography by Ashley Jayde Photography, Sophia Parkins, Ashley Gallerani Fashion may speak in seasons, but style? That’s personal. It’s how we show the world who we are—quietly or boldly, with structure or spontaneity. And it’s rarely dictated by the runway, because we are so much more than a passing trend. More than ever, we’re choosing quality over quantity. Local over mass-produced. Crafted over disposable. We’re asking deeper...

Home + Design

Build a Backyard Hideaway

The Ultimate DIY Play Fort Article by Angela Broockerd & Sierra Moore | Photography by Janie Jones Photography What if you could give your kids a magical little escape—without spending a fortune or losing your mind over complicated instructions? That’s exactly what happened when one family turned a blank patch of grass into a storybook-worthy play fort. It started with a dream: a cozy A-frame clubhouse where imagination could run wild. A place for pirates to plot, for tea parties to bloom and...

Sports + Recreation

More Than a Ballpark

What Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium Means to My Family and Yours Article by Slater Fuchs, General Manager, Frederick Keys | Photography by Antonia Kovacevic Minor League Baseball has always been about more than just balls and strikes. It’s about community, connection and creating lifelong memories. Nowhere is that truer than at Nymeo Field—a place that holds deep meaning for so many in Frederick, including my growing family. When I first joined the Keys, I knew I was stepping into...

Education

Learning to Hear My Daughter

Uncovering the Beauty in Difference and the Power of Early Intervention Article by Jennifer Amoako | Photography by Grace Gladhill Photography When I first became a mother, I thought I knew what parenting would look like—milestones, baby giggles, first words… But my daughter Saiylor had her own timeline and a different way of showing me the world. As a baby, Saiylor didn’t cry much. She didn’t smile often either. I told myself she was just a mellow child. When others asked if she laughed or...

Arts + Culture

Rising Local Young Author Inspires

The Noisy Leaves by Alexandra Barlow is a Touching Story of Gratitude and Growth Article by Sierra Moore At just 16 years old, Alexandra Barlow has already achieved something many only dream of: writing and publishing her very own children’s book. The Noisy Leaves: A Tale of Gratitude is a whimsical and thoughtful tale inspired by the natural world—one that first sprouted as a creative spark in Alexandra’s fifth-grade classroom. Just a few short years later, that spark has grown into a...