Party City To Close After Nearly 40 Years in Business

After nearly 40 years in business, Party City has announced it will be closing all of its stores, according to a CNN report on Friday.  The closures will affect 19 Maryland locations, including the store in Frederick at 5600 Urbana Pike. The other Maryland stores include: Annapolis, Baltimore, Bel Air, Catonsville, Cockeysville, Columbia, Forestville, Gaithersburg, Hagerstown, Lanham, Laurel, Owings Mills, Pasadena, Rockville, Salisbury, Waldorf, Westminster, … Continue reading Party City To Close After Nearly 40 Years in Business

Linganore Lancers Return to State Championship

The undefeated Linganore Lancers (13-0) are headed back to the 3A state championship game after a dominant 35-21 victory over Oakland Mills on Friday. This marks the Lancers’ second consecutive appearance in the state final and their sixth in the past eight years. They will face off against Arundel (11-1) at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, MD on Saturday at 7 p.m. Linganore … Continue reading Linganore Lancers Return to State Championship

Lighted Sailboats Return To Carroll Creek in Downtown Frederick

Sailing Through The Winter Solstice is a free, illuminated art installation lighting up Carroll Creek in Frederick until early March 2025. Each boat, sponsored by local businesses and groups, represents a 501(c)(3) charity. By voting for your favorite boat, you directly support their cause and help them make a meaningful impact in our community. Continue reading Lighted Sailboats Return To Carroll Creek in Downtown Frederick

Maryland Remains Under Burn Ban as Drought Continues

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has implemented a statewide ban on open air burning, effective November 1, in all Maryland counties. The full release by Maryland DNR can be read below: “Extremely dry conditions persist across the state and have led to an above average number of wildfires statewide, and conditions are not expected to change in the near future. The ban will remain … Continue reading Maryland Remains Under Burn Ban as Drought Continues

Popular Frederick Restaurant Set To Reopen in Rockville

A beloved local eatery is making a comeback— Ayse Meze Lounge closed its doors at 6 N East St (Downtown Frederick) in 2020 after seven years of business. It is set to reopen in Rockville under the name AYSE. As confirmed by sister restaurant Isabella’s Taverna & Tapas Bar on social media, “Our beloved restaurant, Ayse, is making a comeback with a brand-new space in … Continue reading Popular Frederick Restaurant Set To Reopen in Rockville

Frederick County Continues to Be Maryland’s Fastest Growing County

Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau in March shows that Frederick County had the most significant population increase in Maryland. This occurred between July 2020 and July 2023. According to the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimates, Frederick County’s population grew from 272,786 in 2020 to 293,391 in 2023. This signifies a 7.5% increase over the three-year period. The county’s growth was particularly rapid between … Continue reading Frederick County Continues to Be Maryland’s Fastest Growing County

Wormans Mill Court Development Plans Move Forward

The Frederick Board of Aldermen have given the green light to the Wormans Mill Court affordable housing project. The project, located near Md. 26 and U.S. 15, will include 315 multifamily units and 5,000 square feet of commercial space. According to the minutes from the Mayor and Board of Aldermen Regular Public Meeting on 10/3, developer Standard Communities received approval to combine two adjacent parcels … Continue reading Wormans Mill Court Development Plans Move Forward

Three Maryland Cities Ranked Among Best Small Cities in America

WalletHub (a personal-finance website), recently ranked Frederick, Annapolis, and Rockville among the top 10% of the Best Small Cities in the United States. “To find out which small cities outshine the rest, WalletHub compared more than 1,300 U.S. cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 based on 45 key indicators of livability. They range from housing costs to school-system quality to the number of restaurants … Continue reading Three Maryland Cities Ranked Among Best Small Cities in America

Roggenart European Bakery, Bistro and Café Now Open in Frederick

Since June we let you know that Roggenart European Bakery would be coming soon to 1305 W. 7th St in Frederick, MD, taking over the former space of Los Toltecos Mexican restaurant. The Frederick location is now open at 1305 W 7th St. Our team was honored to attend an exclusive breakfast tasting during the bakery’s soft opening as seen below: Roggenart, which now has … Continue reading Roggenart European Bakery, Bistro and Café Now Open in Frederick

Maryland Ranked 2024’s 2nd Happiest State in America

Maryland has been ranked the second-happiest state in America in 2024, according to the 2024 Happiest States in America report by WalletHub (a personal finance website). The report comes amid a recent Gallup poll found only 47% of Americans are very satisfied with their lives.•After a brief decline in 2023, Maryland has returned to its previous ranking (2022) as the second-happiest state in the country. … Continue reading Maryland Ranked 2024’s 2nd Happiest State in America