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Seeing Stars
Earl Mullins always had a bit of fear of the water, probably the residue of having almost drowned twice …
The Pride of Lions
First-time filmmaker Ingrid Palmquist trained her Nikon camera on the oldest members of Frederick’s African American community. They ranged …
Now You See Them
The Edwards’ hairstreak is a somewhat drab brown butterfly with small patches of blue at its wingtips. Though an …
Missing History
As Frederick County embraces its historical attributes as not merely cultural charm, but also as a genuine marketing lure …
Close to Home
Sitting in a Baltimore hotel room with her husband, Jeff, hours before she would have surgery for breast cancer, …
Big Settings for the Big Day
Shabby chic decorations. Rough-hewn beams. Hay bales. Wooden barrels. White lace and promises. If these sound at odds, they’re …
Neighborhood Watch
On Tuesday mornings, the various divisions of the Frederick Police Department come together for a weekly crime meeting. Here, …
Chicken Scoop
It’s hard to look at 250 peeping balls of fluff and feathers and think about business, but that’s what …
People to Watch 2019
This year’s class of “People to Watch” represents a wide diversity of backgrounds, professions and interests. From farms to …
History Mystery
The slightly blurred, black-and-white image is one of the iconic photographs from Civil War-era Frederick. Confederate soldiers are marching …
Take-Home Taste
Oprah does it. The Kardashians do it, too. So does George Clooney, Reese Witherspoon and David Beckham. They all …
Poetry Emotion
For more than 20 years The Academy of American Poets has celebrated April as National Poetry Month, a timeto …
Who Killed Tracey?
Of Billy and Diane Kirkpatrick’s four children, Tracey was the studious one, with a GPA that hovered between a …
Alternate Route
Traffic. It’s a bit… much. And, like the weather, people talk about it incessantly. Drivers kvetch about the lines …
Unwelcome Guests
If you’ve never heard of the spotted lanternfly, here’s your introduction: It’s a hungry little plant-hopper that enjoys feeding …
Best of Frederick 2019 Winners
Honoring the best of Frederick County (and, in some cases, beyond) is a 27-year tradition here at Frederick Magazine. …
