Lifestyles
Pride Mark
The Frederick Center Celebrates Decade of Service to Community By Gina Gallucci-White. Photography by Turner Photography Studio If there was a turning point for attitudes about LGBTQ+ people in Frederick County, Kris Fair, executive director of The Frederick Center,...
We’re Listening
Podcasting Explosion Opens Microphone for Local Voices By Lisa Gregory. Photography by Turner Photography Studio As she sat in the audience watching her daughter’s flute recital, Michelle Newman became flushed. “One of the moms who was 30-something looked over at me...
Trade Gap
Good Jobs Available in the Building Industry, but More Training Opportunities Needed By Karen Gardner. Photography by Turner Photography Studio On one day, the students in Brett Maceikis’ classroom work on occupational safety certification. On another, they use drills...
View Point
By Olivia Millunzi, Heritage Frederick There is no evidence supporting the veracity of the message on this undated postcard, but Braddock Heights does have a fascinating history as one of the first planned communities in the nation. In 1896, George William Smith...
Top Workplaces
Awards Recognize Local Employers Offering Benefits, Perks, Balance By Gina-Gallucci White. Photography by Turner Photography Studio In combating the nationwide labor shortage, many local businesses have come up with innovative was to show their appreciation to their...
Postcard Pro
By Olivia Millunzi, Heritage Frederick This undated photograph of a picnic shelter at Gambrill State Park is actually a picture postcard by artist David B. Traub. Traub was born in Baltimore and according to an obituary in The Baltimore Sun, he received his first...
Their Best Shot
Healthcare Partners Tackling Pandemic Now Eying Other Community Needs By Gina Gallucci-White. Photography by Turner Photography Studio Gracey Zurita lost her father to COVID-19. He was living in her family’s native Ecuador where the vaccines are not as readily...
Big Deal
FRED Awards Recognize Commercial Real Estate By Karen Gardner Commercial real estate transactions mark the foundation of economic expansion, so in 2017 the Frederick County Office of Economic Development began recognizing the people and businesses that make these...
Rooting for Rob
Hometown Ties Remain Strong for Super Bowl Champion. By Lisa Gregory Keith Rivers couldn’t help himself after the Los Angeles Rams won the Super Bowl. It meant that Rivers’ longtime friend and former Linganore High School football teammate Rob Havenstein, an offensive...
Team Approach
New Domestic Violence Unit Stems from Surge in Cases By Gina Gallucci-White. Photography by Turner Photography Studio Domestic violence cases that came into the Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office before this year were routed into two different categories:...
