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

Health + Wellness

Expertise, Advocacy and Breaking the Silence on Colon Cancer

Urbana GI - Leading the Charge in Colon Cancer Awareness and Prevention Article by Sierra Stults Colon cancer stands as the third most prevalent form of cancer globally and ranks as the second leading cause of cancer-related fatalities. March, dedicated to colon cancer awareness, emphasizes the importance of proactive practices for colon cancer prevention.   The optimal strategy for preventing colon cancer lies in initiating screenings at the appropriate age. This method not only identifies...

February 2024

Home + Design

Calling Card to the Community

FCBIA 49th Annual Frederick Home & Garden Expo and CTC Student Builder Olympics Article by Danielle Adams | Photography by Provided By Frederick County Building Industry Association Frederick County Building Industry Association (FCBIA) is celebrating its 49th year at the Frederick County Fairgrounds to showcase the annual Frederick Home & Garden Expo. This signature event provides an opportunity for homeowners and renters to compare goods and services and discover fresh ideas, innovative...

February 2024

Home + Design

Heart of the Home

Manisha Agisgekar Customizes Kitchen Design to Meet the Needs of Each Family Article by Kristen Wojdan | Photography by Chris Martin of Convoy Creatives We spent some time with Manisha Agisgekar, owner of Magnolia Home Renovations, LLC, who shared about what interior design means to her and some of the hottest kitchen trends for 2024!   What do you love most about what you do? I love the opportunity to be creative and to interact with my clients.   What advice would to someone...

February 2024

Life + Culture

Crafting the Kindness Vibe for Frederick

RAK Brewing’s Joe Gatewood and Steve McIntyre Envision Something New Article by Emily Holland | Photography by Jennifer Varriale Joe Gatewood and Steve McIntyre, co-owners of RAK Brewing Co. in Downtown Frederick, explain that the purchasing process for the old Smoketown Brewing space was competitive.  “We knew that it had come down to two offers—ours, and the company’s that bought Flying Dog,” Gatewood says [Matt Brewing Company, based in New York]. Gatewood and McIntyre can't say for sure...

February 2024

Home + Design

Building New Beginnings

With the help of North Market Construction, the DeFoggi family turns tragedy into triumph! Article by Laura Mark | Photography by Kristi Lynn Photography February 22, 2022, started like most days for Yellow Springs community residents Tim and Emily DeFoggi. They followed their normal morning routine of getting their son, Teddy, ready for kindergarten before heading to work. Unbeknownst to them, the DeFoggi family left their home and all its possessions for the very last time that morning.  ...

February 2024

Home Services

Breathe Healthy Air

Brian Preuss Launched Green Home Solutions to Purify Air with a Different Approach Article by Emily Holland | Photography by Corporate Filming People don’t often think about indoor air quality, but the moment mold is discovered in a home or business, the issue becomes front and center. Brian Preuss of Green Home Solutions (GHS) has built his business on being a lifesaver in these situations—which can place home and business owners in “dire straits,” as he puts it, because air in a space is...

February 2024