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Business, Frederick, News

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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Business, Downtown Frederick, News, Restaurant

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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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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Confirmed: Raising Cane’s Coming to Frederick

It’s official: Frederick is getting its first Raising Cane’s. Site plans confirm that the building currently home to Applebee’s at 5613 Spectrum Dr., near the Francis Scott Key Mall, will be demolished to make way for a brand-new 3,300-square-foot Raising Cane’s with a drive-thru. What remains unclear is when Applebee’s will close, whether the restaurant plans to relocate in Frederick, and when construction on the … Continue reading Confirmed: Raising Cane’s Coming to Frederick

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Business, Downtown Frederick, News

South Mountain Creamery Ice Cream Shop & Pizza Closing After 8 Years in Frederick

After eight years in Downtown Frederick, South Mountain Creamery’s Ice Cream & Pizza shop, located at 50 Citizen’s Way, Suite 101, will be closing on August 24, 2025. Read the full release below: “South Mountain Creamery, a farmer-owned and operated creamery, has chosen not to renew their lease on the South Mountain Creamery Ice Cream Shop & Pizza in Downtown Frederick, Maryland. Located off Carroll … Continue reading South Mountain Creamery Ice Cream Shop & Pizza Closing After 8 Years in Frederick

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Spirit Halloween Set To Return to Frederick

The seasonal chain has confirmed on its website that it will be opening a Frederick location at the former Joann Fabric & Crafts at 1003 W Patrick St, which recently closed permanently. The last Spirit Halloween in Frederick County popped up in 2023 at the former Bed Bath & Beyond on Urbana Pike. An exact opening date hasn’t been announced, but based on previous years, … Continue reading Spirit Halloween Set To Return to Frederick

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Downtown Frederick, News

State Approves $7.5M for Downtown Frederick’s First Hotel and Conference Center

Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland Board of Public Works have approved a $7.5 million capital grant to support the long-anticipated development of a full-scale hotel and conference center in the heart of Downtown Frederick. The proposed Frederick Downtown Hotel and Conference Center, set to be built along Carroll Creek at the intersection of East Patrick and South Carroll Streets, will be a 208-room Marriott-branded … Continue reading State Approves $7.5M for Downtown Frederick’s First Hotel and Conference Center

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Brickworks Development Moves Forward with Whole Foods Likely to Anchor

Back in November 2023, we let you know that Frederick’s Planning Commission approved a master plan for the highly anticipated Brickworks development — a transformative mixed-use project slated for the east side of Frederick on the historic site of the former Frederick Brick Works facility. Now, there’s a major update: the city granted final site plan approval for the first two lots in the development … Continue reading Brickworks Development Moves Forward with Whole Foods Likely to Anchor

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Downtown Frederick, News, Restaurant

Baltimore’s Asian Fusion Favorite Ekiben Coming to Downtown Frederick

Baltimore’s Ekiben, is bringing its bold flavors to downtown Frederick—taking over the space formerly home to a barbershop at 500 N Market Street. Known for Taiwanese-style steamed buns, crispy Thai chicken, spicy tofu, and its popular tempura broccoli. Founders Steve Chu and Ephrem Abebe first debuted Ekiben more than a decade ago at the Fells Point Farmers Market, opening their first brick-and-mortar in 2016. One … Continue reading Baltimore’s Asian Fusion Favorite Ekiben Coming to Downtown Frederick

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Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar Coming Soon to Former Manina Space in Urbana

Coming soon signage for ‘Vesuvius, Italian & Wine Bar’ is now visible at the former Manina location in Urbana (3290 Bennett Creek Ave Unit A), which closed just over two years ago. Manina described itself as “an American wood-fired pizzeria with house-cured meats, seasonal plates, and creative cocktails — local and organic all the way,” according to its website. While an official opening date for … Continue reading Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar Coming Soon to Former Manina Space in Urbana

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