Arts + Culture

The Colorful Route Through Frederick

Exploring Downtown Through Public Art Article by Sierra Stults Awareness of Being 22 S. Market St. Created by artist Karen Pollard, this peaceful mural portrays a woman surrounded by flowing color and natural imagery. Painted on the Federated Charities building, the artwork encourages reflection, mindfulness and a deeper connection to both nature and self. Lester Bowie Mural 69 S. Market St. Artist Rafael Blanco honors Frederick-born jazz legend Lester Bowie with this striking...

Food + Beverage

Stars, Stripes & Hotdogs

An Elevated Classic Recipe Packed with a New Twist on Nostalgic Flavor Article by Sierra Stults The 4th of July is often a whirlwind of heat and backyard cookouts. This year, if you're looking for something a little more adventurous, we may have the move for you. Enter... The retro carnival hot dog with an elevated twist. Inspired by my grandma's eclectic cooking style, it’s the kind of dish that instantly feels nostalgic while still bringing something unexpected to the table. While the...

Arts + Culture

The Dawn's Early Light

Revisiting the Frederick Roots of a Global Anthem Article by Sierra Stults | Photography by Matt Long As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, the spotlight often falls on the cobblestones of Philadelphia. Yet, for those willing to explore their own backyard, the echoes of our nation’s birth are much closer than many think. Woven into our skyline and etched into the names of our schools and shopping centers. To understand the American story is to understand...

Travel

Into the Wild

Rediscovering Frederick’s Wild Frontier on Trails and the Water Article by Sierra Stults You don’t need a passport to find a total escape. While the heart of Frederick beats in its historic streets, a different world lay just beyond the city limits. By trading pavement for river currents and mountain paths, residents can rediscover their home through the lens of a traveler. From the Monocacy’s hidden bends to the Potomac’s rugged banks, adventure is calling. The Great Escape: Finding...

Education

Leaders on Tap

A Live Conversation Series Where Maryland Leaders Share the Stories — The Good, the Bad and the Redemptive Article by David Weigelt | Photography by Provided It started on a Wednesday evening with a message from a local business leader I barely knew. He asked if we could meet at his office—a space that, upon my arrival, felt beautiful but unusually quiet. He invited me in, closed the door and moved his chair from behind his desk.  Over the next ten minutes, this man, a person with a...

Life + Culture

The Frederick Man

Local Men Reflect on the Moments & Mindsets That Define Them Photography by Provided Cameron Harris Co-Owner, Purple Donut Studios What do you love most about living in Frederick County? The balance between city and rural life...Being able to breathe fresh air and still be five minutes from a grocery store. And the gorgeous sunsets. What does success look like to you right now? Building a business that can support not just my family, but other creatives who might not be able to...

Local Services

Blessed with Clean Socks

Wade Milyard Launches Fresh Step Laundry to Serve the Unhoused with Free Clean Clothes Article by Emily Holland | Photography by Cody Cervenka of Crvnka Photography Anyone who’s ever lived in an apartment without laundry machines knows the struggle and inconvenience of heading to a laundromat. But for the unhoused, even that “inconvenience” often taken for granted presents barriers that force them to do without. Wade Milyard, founder and operator of Frederick nonprofit Fresh Step Laundry, is...

Arts + Culture

Coloring Frederick

Local Artist Matt Long Transforms Everyday Spaces Into Vibrant, Whimsical Works Across Frederick and Beyond Article and Photography by Matt Long is a Frederick-based multimedia artist and graphic designer who holds a BFA degree from Shepherd University. His client roster includes Sheetz , the National Cherry Blossom Festival , the Frederick Visitor Center , the Frederick Arts Council , New Spire Arts , the Frederick Keys, Ausherman Properties, Love for Lochlin, Frederick County Public...

Health + Wellness

You’re Not Too Old

Why Feeling Like Yourself Again Has Less to Do with Age and Everything to Do with the Right Approach Article by Michael Gaines   It’s something I hear often and reluctantly, “I just don’t feel like myself anymore.” It’s not dramatic or said for attention. But it’s real, and it tends to come from the same group: adults over 55 who once felt strong and capable in their bodies. Now, things feel different. Getting up takes longer and movement feels stiff. Tasks that were once second...

Health + Wellness

The Power of Pink

One Woman’s Diagnosis Sparked a Movement that has Raised Millions for Frederick Article by Sierra Stults | Photography by Ana O Photography In 1999, the road between Frederick and Baltimore felt much longer than forty-five miles. For Patty Hurwitz, then just 44 years old, that stretch of highway represented the distance between her life as a mother and her life as a cancer patient. At the time, Frederick lacked a comprehensive breast cancer program. Every surgery, every specialized...