The Initiative Committee Successes to Date
The Downtown Safety and Services Initiative (“The Initiative”) was born out of the community and is comprised of several committees that were created based upon the needs and priorities identified by community stakeholders. Committees are chaired by community leaders...
COVID-19: How To Give Back Locally
Through COVID-19, many people are interested in giving back directly to their local community. There are several opportunities to donate or volunteer in your neighborhood through food banks, churches, drop off locations, and more. Please see the list below for a...
Lester Bowie Mural
New mural at 69 S. Market Street of Lester Bowie by artist Rafael Blanco. A new piece of public art has been added to Downtown Frederick. The vibrant mural at 69 South Market Street just steps from Carroll Creek Linear Park was completed by Rafael Blanco depicting...
Carroll Creek Park Wayfinding Project Completion
A new public art project is now located at the entrances of Carroll Creek Park in Downtown Frederick! This wayfinding project provides a highly visible, recognizable, and welcoming gateway to the park both day and night for visitors, residents, motorists, and more....
Sailing Through the Winter Solstice Launches 20 Boats In Carroll Creek
Ausherman Family Foundation's Boat, "Arctic Racer" supporting The Frederick Arts Council Sailing Through the Winter Solstice kicked off five years ago with Color On The Creek's Peter Kremers and Kyle Thomas. They had a vision to attract visitors to the Carroll Creek...
Downtown Frederick Displays Holiday Greenery
Holiday greenery and lighting at Curious Iguana on N Market St in Downtown Frederick.The Downtown Frederick Partnership was awarded $12,000 for holiday greenery to make Downtown storefronts and restaurants brightly lit and beautifully decorated this season. After such...
Literacy Council Receives Ambassador of the Year Award
Laurie Fisher, Executive Director and Kim Brown, Workplace Program Coordinator, accepting the award.Workplace Literacy Program Graduates with Peter Plamondon of Plamondon Hospitality Partners.The Tourism Council of Frederick County recently announced the Literacy...
African American Resources Cultural and Heritage Society Receives Funding
The Ausherman Family Foundation recently awarded the African American Resources Cultural and Heritage Society (AARCH) with a $25,000 Capacity Building Grant to create an interpretive plan for the Heritage Center for African American History and Culture. AARCH...
General Grant Awarded to Interfaith Housing Alliance
Keith & Crystal have worked hard to make their family's dream come true and closed on their perfect home! Pictured: Keith, Crystal, their children, Realtor Kelly Losquadro of Long and Foster and IHA's Housing Specialist Vivian Duran. In honor of Interfaith...
Nonprofit Leaders Making Change in Frederick County
Maria Herrera, Executive Director of the Spanish Speaking Community of MarylandMaria Herrera Named 2020 Census Champion As the Executive Director of the Spanish-Speaking Community of Maryland, Maria worked diligently to educate the Hispanic community about the...
Second Chances Garage Call for Car Donations
Donor presents car keys to new Second Chances Garage participant. Second Chances Garage is unlike any organization in Frederick County! They provide affordable, reliable transportation to economically vulnerable individuals and families. To do so, they accept donated...
Frederick Art Club Awards Grant for the Claire McCardell Project
Rendering of the Claire McCardell statue by Sarah Hempel Irani, the award-winning sculptor and Frederick Art Club member commissioned to create the sculpture. Pictured, from left, in the sculptor’s studio are: Linda Moran, chairperson of the Claire McCardell Project...