Two-Alarm Fire Causes Severe Damage To Former Visitation Academy

According to updates from Frederick County Fire & Rescue, firefighters responded to the Visitation Academy site on the 200 block of East 2nd Street shortly after 8:30pm on Saturday night. Upon arrival, heavy fire was showing from the building’s roof and a 2nd alarm was requested. The fire was put out at approximately 12 AM. Extensive overhaul was needed & fire crews remained on the … Continue reading Two-Alarm Fire Causes Severe Damage To Former Visitation Academy

Update: Police Say No Stabbing Occurred Thursday Afternoon Near Frederick High

The FPD issued a press release late Thursday evening as a follow up to the original reports of a stabbing: “The Frederick Police Department is providing an update on the incident that occurred this afternoon at Baker Park.  Upon further investigation it is evident that a stabbing did not occur. The victim, a FCPS student, was involved in an altercation which involved a knife. At … Continue reading Update: Police Say No Stabbing Occurred Thursday Afternoon Near Frederick High

Renderings For Proposed Carmack Jay’s Project Unveiled

The building on 311 N Market St has remained vacant since 1998 and is locally known as ‘Carmack Jays’—referencing the original tenant, Carmack Jay’s Supermarket. The property served as a grocery store from the late 1950’s until 1998 when the last tenant, Tesoro’s Food Markets closed.•The proposed project by Douglas Development would add eight townhomes on 4th Street, a podium building with 114 apartment units, … Continue reading Renderings For Proposed Carmack Jay’s Project Unveiled

Outside of Frederick: Hotel Washington

Outside of Frederick: Our co-founder Jasmine was in DC last night for a brand refresh event @hotelwashingtondc. Formerly known as the W Hotel, this century-old downtown DC hotel was recently renovated ✨ Their newly updated lobby is stunning and their iconic rooftop bar and lounge (@vuerooftopdc) is known for its presidential views of the White House and the Washington Monument. Less than an hour from … Continue reading Outside of Frederick: Hotel Washington

Police Investigating Stabbing Near Frederick High School

Per Frederick Police Department: “On Thursday, March 30, 2023, at approximately 2:30 p.m., officers from The Frederick Police Department were dispatched to Frederick High School for a report of a fight that took place off school property. Upon arrival, officers located a FCPS student suffering from injuries sustained from a knife. Based on the initial investigation, a student involved in a fight came onto the … Continue reading Police Investigating Stabbing Near Frederick High School

Construction Underway For West All Saints Street Condominium Project

Per Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County: “The West All Saints Street Project will become 12 units of affordable housing on a land trust property. This project will cost approximately $4 million, making this the most ambitious project Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County has undertaken to date.•Projected completion of the first 6 units is in late 2023, with the final six units projected for … Continue reading Construction Underway For West All Saints Street Condominium Project

Senators Ben Cardin & Chris Van Hollen Present $375,000 Check to Asian American Center of Frederick

On Monday, Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen presented a check for $375,000 to the Asian American Center of Frederick to support an early childhood education expansion.•The money will go towards new programs such as a universal pre-k, daycare programs, and a co-generation program to help immigrant parents through the family support center, within the existing AACF building. Family support center programs are set … Continue reading Senators Ben Cardin & Chris Van Hollen Present $375,000 Check to Asian American Center of Frederick

Frederick Woman Wins $100,000 Lottery Top Prize

“A 53-year-old Frederick woman is counting her blessings after scratching her way to a $100,000 top-prize win on the Lucky Times 10 game. Juana Arriola was out and about a few weeks ago in Western Maryland when she decided to take part in one of her favorite things to do, which is playing scratch-offs, and won the amazing prize.•The lucky lady stopped at Waverly Beer … Continue reading Frederick Woman Wins $100,000 Lottery Top Prize

FCSO Respond To Threats of Violence at Urbana Middle School

Per Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO): “At approximately 3:30 p.m., today, Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) personnel notified Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) School Resource Officers (SROs) about threats of violence made at Urbana Middle School (UMS). A UMS student created a PowerPoint presentation threatening violence toward 10 other UMS students.•FCSO deputies immediately started an investigation and quickly identified the UMS male student as the … Continue reading FCSO Respond To Threats of Violence at Urbana Middle School

ChicKing, Coming Soon To Frederick

ChicKing, an international Halal fast-food restaurant, will be opening a location on the Golden Mille at 66 Waverley Dr in Frederick, Maryland behind District 40 (formerly known as Frederick Towne Mall). Estimated opening date is sometime in April 2023.•ChicKing is the first fully Halal international Fast Food Restaurant brand founded in Dubai back in 2000. The ChicKing menu features their signature Original Fried Chicken (non-spicy … Continue reading ChicKing, Coming Soon To Frederick