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Earlier this month, Common Market, a community-owned organic and natural foods grocery store, announced its purchase of the former Safeway location on W. 7th Street. We caught up with General Manager Bob Thompson and Troy Sexton, the Category & Advertising Manager, to chat about the new location and their vision for it as a model of sustainability.
The Downtown Frederick Partnership has launched two new grant programs to address the risk of fire in historic buildings. Learn more about the programs and see if you're eligible at downtownfrederick.org.
A business plan that began as mere dorm room discussions between two college friends has grown into Maryland's first and only certified organic distillery. Just 17 months into the business, Tyler and Braeden's spirits have gained international attention -- including, most recently, top honors at the New York International Spirits Competition.
One weekend Erika Brown set up a booth selling hummus at a local Farmer's Market as something fun to do. Two exciting years later, Erika distributes her products to five local retailers, and owns & operates Hippy Chick Hummus - a plant-based cafe and kombucha bar located in the heart of Downtown Frederick.
A recent joint effort by ‘Friends of Baker Park,’ and local, county, & state agencies improved the storm water management utility of Culler Lake. A second phase to provide recreational opportunities, enhance the aesthetic character, and develop educational markers within the surrounding park area is now planned.
Motivated by a desire to safeguard cultural heritage, stabilize and improve property values, and to foster civic beauty, every level of government offers a program (or - in some cases- several programs) to offset a portion of the private costs of renovating and restoring historic properties. As a citizen of each, you are able and encouraged to apply for these tax credits at every level.
