Lifestyles
Tossing and Turning
I am standing just in front of the pitcher’s mound at Harry Grove Stadium at about 11:50 a.m. on …
Whole Body
Last December, at the age of 32, Caitlin O’Connell was diagnosed with two different types of breast cancer. Her breast …
Small Scale, Big Stage
Before the famous friends of Dan and Theresa Shykind thread their way along the sidewalks in Downtown Frederick, they …
On the Fly
The art of fly fishing takes place on the canvas of creeks in Frederick County each spring through fall. …
Frustrating Diagnosis
Depression. Weight gain. Dificulty sleeping. All of these are symptoms of one of the most common ailments among women—thyroid …
Songs, No Shave
It was a few minutes before a show at Somerford House in Frederick and the Catoctones, Frederick’s own barbershop …
Gown and Country
Whether they are held along the streets of Downtown Frederick or on a country farm, local weddings have a …
Opener: May 2018
Putting a Spotlight on Domestic Violence “One of the things about community policing is using all available resources,” says …
Building Dreams
“Habitat gives us an opportunity which is very difficult to find: to reach out and work side by side …
Riding to the Top
The scenery at most high school sporting events is predictable: Stadium lights beaming onto a turf field or glossy …
Cutting Edge
On a recent morning, Tyler Van Wingerden shows off Catoctin Mountain Growers, the flower farm started by his parents, …
Full-Tilt Effort
Joe Said vividly remembers his first time. He was a young guy in New York and his singular passion …
Meals and Mission
The Rev. Debra Linton walks among the pews, shaking hands and warmly welcoming people for the evening service. She …
Among the Numbers
The white sign with dark lettering along Md. 85 near the entrance to the Frederick County Adult Detention Center …
Community Keepers
This year marks a special milestone for the United Way of Frederick County—its 80th in the community. During the …
North of Fourth
Kat and Lenne Stolberg walk home after lunch along Fourth Street when they pause to talk about their neighborhood. …
