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Whole Foods Confirmed as Anchor for Frederick’s Brickworks Development

Since January 2025, we first let you know that Whole Foods was likely planned to anchor the new Brickworks development in Frederick. Now, it has been officially confirmed. The $450 million, 65-acre mixed-use development at the former Frederick Brickworks manufacturing facility, located along South and East streets, officially broke ground on Wednesday. The project is set to include a Whole Foods Market as part of … Continue reading Whole Foods Confirmed as Anchor for Frederick’s Brickworks Development

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Lucky Frederick Man Claims $50,000 Lottery Prize

A Frederick man is $50,000 richer after purchasing a winning lottery scratch-off at the A1 Mart in Frederick, MD. Read the full story courtesy of Maryland Lottery: “A Frederick man who began playing the Lottery during the COVID-19 pandemic found the win he had been chasing for nearly six years: A $50,000 prize on the 50X the Cash scratch-off game.•He stopped by Maryland Lottery headquarters … Continue reading Lucky Frederick Man Claims $50,000 Lottery Prize

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New Sushi & Hibachi Spot Coming to Former Greene Turtle Space in Urbana

Masa Sushi & Hibachi is planned for 3501 John Simmons St., Suite 101A, in the former Greene Turtle space at Villages at Urbana. Coming Soon signage is currently posted at the storefront. A leasing listing for the shopping center identifies the space as occupied by “Masa Sushi & Hibachic” at 5,546 square feet. The Urbana community restaurant directory previously listed The Greene Turtle at the … Continue reading New Sushi & Hibachi Spot Coming to Former Greene Turtle Space in Urbana

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New Ethiopian Restaurant Opening on Frederick’s East Street

Yenya Bet Migeb, a new Ethiopian restaurant, will hold its soft opening Saturday at 4 p.m. at 911 N. East St. in Frederick. • According to the restaurant’s website, Yenya Bet Migeb, or “የኛ ቤት ምግብ,” means “Meal from our humble home.” The restaurant describes its concept as “Tradition on a Plate,” with a focus on homemade Ethiopian cuisine, family recipes and live cooking meant … Continue reading New Ethiopian Restaurant Opening on Frederick’s East Street

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Starvin Marvin’s Permanently Closes in Frederick; New Pizza Shop Coming Soon

Starvin Marvin’s Pizzeria and Grille has permanently closed its Frederick restaurant, ending a nearly four-decade run for the family-owned business. The longtime local pizzeria, located at 6942 Crestwood Boulevard, had announced in November that its owners were preparing to step away from the pizza business after 38 years. At the time, the owners said the sale of the Frederick restaurant was expected to be finalized … Continue reading Starvin Marvin’s Permanently Closes in Frederick; New Pizza Shop Coming Soon

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Wonder Food Hall Set to Open in Frederick This February

Wonder Food Hall, the rapidly growing food company, is officially coming to Frederick. The new location is set to open in February 2026 at 5473 Urbana Pike, directly next to the Starbucks in front of Target. “Opening soon” and “We’re hiring” signage is already visible at the site. Wonder is a modern “fast fine” food hall and delivery concept founded by Marc Lore (co-founder of … Continue reading Wonder Food Hall Set to Open in Frederick This February

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Costco Purchases Former Super 8 Motel in Frederick for $6.5 Million

Retail giant Costco Wholesale has quietly purchased the shuttered Super 8 by Wyndham motel beside its Frederick, Maryland, location on Monocacy Boulevard, fueling speculation about the company’s plans. State tax records show that the 2.25-acre property at 20 Monocacy Boulevard changed hands for $6.5 million on September 30. The motel, once a budget option for travelers, has been vacant for months and was recently fenced … Continue reading Costco Purchases Former Super 8 Motel in Frederick for $6.5 Million

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Firestone’s Culinary Tavern Buildings Sell for $2.6M, New ‘Fire & Oak’ Restaurant Set to Open

The buildings that once housed Firestone’s Culinary Tavern and Sidecar Bar, which served the community from 1999 until their closing in 2024, have been purchased by N. Market Venture LLC, an investment group with deep roots in the local restaurant scene. The $2.6 million sale of 105–107 N. Market Street was handled by MacKenzie Retail, with agents Henry Deford, Tim Harrington, and Corey Caputo leading … Continue reading Firestone’s Culinary Tavern Buildings Sell for $2.6M, New ‘Fire & Oak’ Restaurant Set to Open

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Frederick, Maryland, News, United States

Five Maryland Cities Ranked Among Best Small Cities in America

WalletHub (a personal-finance website), recently ranked Frederick, Annapolis, Bethesda, Gaithersburg and Rockville among the top 10% of the Best Small Cities in the United States. “No two small cities are made equal, though, so which ones outshine the rest? To find out, 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 … Continue reading Five Maryland Cities Ranked Among Best Small Cities in America

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New Restaurant Coming to Former Firestone’s Space in Downtown Frederick

The former Firestone’s Culinary Tavern space at 105 N. Market Street has a new chapter ahead. A liquor license application has been filed for a new restaurant called Fire & Oak. The commercial property listing for the space has also recently been removed. Back in June 2024, we let you know that Firestone’s would be closing its doors for good later that month, after 26 years … Continue reading New Restaurant Coming to Former Firestone’s Space in Downtown Frederick

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