Finance + Legal Services

The Growth Engine

Why Financial Readiness Matters in Every Season of Growth Article by Steve Barber & Sierra Moore Growth is exciting. A growing business. A growing family...Bigger goals. But growth also has a way of exposing what isn’t ready yet. Many leaders assume that rising revenue—or a busy season of life—is a green light to push forward. In reality, sustainable growth depends less on momentum and more on what’s happening behind the scenes. Whether you’re scaling a company or managing a household...

Wellness

The Highest Return

Investing in a Rich Life Article by Danielle M. Rizzo When people hear the word investment , most immediately think of money—where it’s placed, how it grows and what it will yield over time. And while financial strategy is undeniably important, it’s only one part of the equation. Every day, we are investing far more than capital. We invest our time: how we spend it, protect it or give it away. We invest our energy: what drains us and what restores us. We invest in relationships: which ones...

Life + Culture

Investing in Possibility

How Strategic Priorities are Shaping Frederick's Future Article by Mayor Michael O’Connor | Photography by Provided Each spring, cities reveal what they truly value. This season provides an opportunity to reflect on the strategic priorities guiding the City of Frederick and the direction we are shaping together. In the months ahead, residents will continue to see how those priorities take shape across our community. Our focus remains centered on affordability, opportunity, public safety and...

Entertainment

Local Stadium Renovation

A $39 M Renovation will Modernize Frederick’s Ballpark and Revive Hopes for Affiliated Baseball Article by Sierra Moore Frederick’s beloved ballpark is stepping into the future. The Frederick Keys, in partnership with the City of Frederick and the Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA), officially broke ground last spring on a sweeping $39 million renovation of Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium. The upgrades will bring new home and visiting clubhouses, state-of-the-art batting cages and bullpens...

Home + Design

Hidden Gems of Frederick

Curated by Lori Rogers Homes: A Masterclass in Historic Preservation and Bold, Modern Luxury Article by Sierra Moore | Photography by John Ravas of Key City Photography Frederick is a city of layers, where historic charm meets contemporary vision. Real estate expert Lori Rogers specializes in uncovering these "hidden gems"—properties like 11 N Jefferson, 338 E Church, and 313 West College Terrace—that transcend the ordinary. Through thoughtful renovations and a deep respect for heritage, these...

Fitness

Above It All

Tree Trekkers — Unplugging from the Noise and Reconnecting in the Treetops Article by Sierra Moore In an age dominated by screens and constant distraction, many of us are searching for ways to unplug so we can reconnect. Nestled within 30 acres of protected forest, Tree Trekkers offers an invitation to step out of the digital world and into the green. Thoughtfully designed to work with the forest rather than around it, the course weaves through mature treetop canopies, allowing guests to...

Home Services

Like A Good Neighbor

Kathy Schultze Builds State Farm Agency Career on Person-to-Person Care Article by Emily Holland | Photography by Jennifer Rosaria Film & Photography Insurance has a reputation for being impersonal, but Kathy Schultze has built her agency career around warmth.   “Relationships are the backbone of my business,” she says. “Listening to people, understanding their needs, and even educating about the insurance business – I’m always asking not, ‘How can I sell?’ but ‘How can I connect?’”   ...

Education

Leading Through Service

2026 African Americans of Excellence Honorees Share Lifelong Commitment to Giving Back Article by Emily Holland | Photography by Artwork by Yemi Every year, the ranks of Frederick’s African Americans of Excellence Awards are filled with citizens, both men and women, who epitomize servant leadership. In small things and larger things, in times of public visibility and in faithfulness behind the scenes, these individuals have shown over decades what it means to put others before self. They are...

Arts + Culture

Celebrate & Grow

AAOE’s Student Artist Program Nurtures Creativity & Professional Aspirations Article by Emily Holland | Photography by Lytebox Photography Frederick’s African Americans of Excellence Student Artist Program, directed by local professional artist and AAOE founder Yemi Fagbohun, expresses the spirit of the overall initiative in that it asks every year: how can we dig deeper and serve our community more? Observing its fourth year in 2026, Yemi says that his goal this year is for the artwork to go...

Arts + Culture

An Essence Defined

Salyer McLaughlin’s Docudrama Boomtown Captures and Celebrates What Makes Frederick Unique Article by Emily Holland | Photography by Provided A city or town is so much more than its streets and buildings – a city is its people, and its people have a spirit.    This is the underlying intuition behind “Boomtown,” Frederick’s latest independent film feature and brainchild of local director/producer Salyer McLaughlin. It seeks to dive deep into a mystery that perhaps has never been so thoroughly...