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It has been a little over a week since the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which carries Interstate 695 over the Patapsco River, collapsed after being struck by a cargo ship. As a major transportation & shipping route, the disaster’s impact is far-reaching — including to our Frederick community.
Frederick’s Economic Development partners have begun reaching out to local businesses affected by the disruption at the port. We will continue to provide information and resources as it becomes available.
Our Frederick community has a long and proud tradition of military service. Drawn in part by Fort Detrick and our close proximity to the nation's capital, Frederick County is currently home to more than 16,000 veterans and their families.
Here we take a look at two exciting projects that are helping honor these men and women's service to our country and supporting their successful transition to civilian life.
The Golden Mile Alliance (GMA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming Frederick’s Route 40 area into a vibrant and thriving community. The organization has been working towards this mission since 2012 — with a focus on making the Golden Mile an attractive destination for shopping, dining, living, recreation, and commerce. Now, they are ready to take their work to the next level by hiring their first full-time executive director.
Last month, the Golden Mile Alliance celebrated 10 years of helping Frederick shine.
The Golden Mile Alliance was formed in 2012 as an independent non-profit dedicated to the revitalization of the Route 40 corridor. In honor of the organization's anniversary, we are sharing 10 resources for residents and businesses that are interested in becoming more engaged & invested in the Golden Mile area.
Earlier this week, Governor Larry Hogan announced the awardees from the Fiscal Year 2021 application round for state revitalization programs administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. Among the grants announced are two awards — totaling to $225,000— for projects sponsored by The City of Frederick.
