Life + Culture

Changing the World with A Stone

Seven Frederick Women’s Many Ripples Have Big Impact Article by Emily Holland | Photography by Annette Johnson of Stadtkind Photography   Dina Carole   Most of us think of radio as a very public medium, but host Dina Carole of Frederick’s Key 103.1 radio station has a different perspective. Her favorite thing about radio, she says, is the intimacy it offers and how it enables her to speak to people “one-on-one.” “When I’m doing my morning show,” she says, “I’m always aware that it’s just...

April 2024

Life + Culture

The Power of Your Business Giving Back

Marielle Agency CEO Danielle Rizzo Shares Four Key Benefits a Business Will Reap When Giving Back Article by Danielle Rizzo | Photography by Kristi Lynn Photography While anyone can certainly participate in community service, and every contribution is important, I believe businesses can and should make a larger impact than single individuals in their communities.    Here are four key benefits a business will reap when giving back: Building strong community relationships: Giving back...

April 2024

Arts + Culture

Soles of Love in the Garden

Celebrating 14 Years of Giving Back Article by Julie Gaver | Photography by Kristi Lynn Photography One of the joys of being a gardener is bearing witness to new miracles every day. For  seed  to reveal  blossom  and blossom to bear  fruit  is perhaps one of Nature’s most wondrous gifts. For the past 14 years, women in the surrounding area have gathered in the garden to celebrate the  esprit de corps  that continues to grow since I first planted the seed. Soles of Love provides new shoes and...

April 2024

Health + Wellness

Heartly House Provides Hope and Healing

Expect Support, Education and Counseling in a Judgment-Free Environment Article by Emily Dickey | Photography by Jennifer Rosaria Film & Photography Some of the strongest women never let the world see the capacity of their resiliency. Instead, they keep it hidden behind a tough exterior hoping they might be able to find the help they need to escape violence and build a new life.  According to Inga James, President and Executive Director of Heartly House, “This issue crosses all income levels...

April 2024

Food + Beverage

Now Open Green Roof Dough House

Arliss Veldhuizen Opens Her Cottage Bakery with Delicious Treats Article by Kristen Wojdan | Photography by Arliss Veldhuizen Perched on the side of East Frederick Street in Walkersville is an old, sturdy house with a cheerful rainbow fence and a green metal roof. Inside is the little family of five to whom it belongs and their newly-opened cottage food microbakery, Green Roof Dough House. Serving up freshly-baked cookies, scones and organic sourdough bread, customers head to the welcoming...

April 2024

Life + Culture

Empowering Women, Enriching Communities 

The Power of Women in Business  Article by Jennifer Gerlock | Photography by Provided by the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce In the heart of Frederick County, a quiet evolution is taking place—one that celebrates the strength, resilience and ingenuity of women in the business world. Behind the scenes, a dedicated Women in Business committee at the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce is championing this movement, focusing on empowering females in the entrepreneurial and professional space...

April 2024

Education

Adventure Awaits At Camp West Mar 

Summer Camp Empowers Children to Build Confidence While Having Fun Article by Laura Mark | Photography by Jennifer Rosario Film & Photography Hidden in the foothills of the Catoctin Mountains, the sound of water gently flowing in a creek and wind blowing through the trees invites campers to experience their summer adventure to the fullest at YMCA Camp West Mar.  Operated by the YMCA of Frederick County, Camp West Mar provides campers with an opportunity to build new skills and create...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

A Community Institution By All Accounts

Woodsboro Bank Celebrates 125 Years of Local Commitment & Service Article by Emily Holland | Photography by Kristi Lynn Photography Woodsboro Bank Celebrates 125 Years of Local Commitment & Service   In Frank Capra’s It’s A Wonderful Life, a bank run provides the occasion for local Building & Loan director George Bailey to explain the real impact of community banking. A group of anxious customers jostle to withdraw their funds; George tells them that he can’t return them everything at once...

March 2024

Life + Culture

Livable Frederick

COUNTY EXECUTIVE JESSICA FITZWATER, DIVISION OF PLANNING & PERMITTING DIRECTOR DEBORAH A. CARPENTER AND LIVABLE FREDERICK PLANNING & DESIGN OFFICE DIRECTOR KIMBERLY GAINES HELP BRING LIVABLE FREDERICK TO LIFE Article by Kristen Wojdan | Photography by Steve McIntyre “Livability is the sum of the factors that add up to our quality of life in Frederick County. It is the ability to easily get where you’re going, to enjoy great parks, to benefit from great schools, to find support when you need...

March 2024

Professional Services

Get to Know MacRo

Commercial Real Estate and Land Investments Article by Kristen Wojdan | Photography by Provided by MacRo Meet the leaders at MacRo, Frederick County’s go to brokerage for value-added commercial real estate and land transactions. From negotiating an office lease and selling or leasing office space to enhancing investment portfolios and listing family farms, MacRo will maximize the value of your assets. MacRo provides the best of both worlds—deep Frederick County and Maryland market...

March 2024