Life + Culture

The Frederick Man

Local Men Reflect on the Moments & Mindsets That Define Them Photography by Provided Cameron Harris Co-Owner, Purple Donut Studios What do you love most about living in Frederick County? The balance between city and rural life...Being able to breathe fresh air and still be five minutes from a grocery store. And the gorgeous sunsets. What does success look like to you right now? Building a business that can support not just my family, but other creatives who might not be able to...

Local Services

Blessed with Clean Socks

Wade Milyard Launches Fresh Step Laundry to Serve the Unhoused with Free Clean Clothes Article by Emily Holland | Photography by Cody Cervenka of Crvnka Photography Anyone who’s ever lived in an apartment without laundry machines knows the struggle and inconvenience of heading to a laundromat. But for the unhoused, even that “inconvenience” often taken for granted presents barriers that force them to do without. Wade Milyard, founder and operator of Frederick nonprofit Fresh Step Laundry, is...

Arts + Culture

Coloring Frederick

Local Artist Matt Long Transforms Everyday Spaces Into Vibrant, Whimsical Works Across Frederick and Beyond Article and Photography by Matt Long is a Frederick-based multimedia artist and graphic designer who holds a BFA degree from Shepherd University. His client roster includes Sheetz , the National Cherry Blossom Festival , the Frederick Visitor Center , the Frederick Arts Council , New Spire Arts , the Frederick Keys, Ausherman Properties, Love for Lochlin, Frederick County Public...

Health + Wellness

You’re Not Too Old

Why Feeling Like Yourself Again Has Less to Do with Age and Everything to Do with the Right Approach Article by Michael Gaines   It’s something I hear often and reluctantly, “I just don’t feel like myself anymore.” It’s not dramatic or said for attention. But it’s real, and it tends to come from the same group: adults over 55 who once felt strong and capable in their bodies. Now, things feel different. Getting up takes longer and movement feels stiff. Tasks that were once second...

Education

Leaders on Tap

A Live Conversation Series Where Maryland Leaders Share the Stories — The Good, the Bad and the Redemptive Article by David Weigelt | Photography by Provided It started on a Wednesday evening with a message from a local business leader I barely knew. He asked if we could meet at his office—a space that, upon my arrival, felt beautiful but unusually quiet. He invited me in, closed the door and moved his chair from behind his desk.  Over the next ten minutes, this man, a person with a...

Wellness

Destin-ation Wellness

How Newman-Dailey's Deep Roots in Destin Craft the Perfect Wellness Retreat Article by Coast to Coast & Co. | Photography by Kristen Evans Photography In a world that moves at an exhausting pace, taking intentional time for yourself has become more than a luxury—it’s a vital part of whole-person wellness. Surrounding yourself with the right people plays a powerful role in that wellbeing. Close friends who uplift, encourage and ground you can help restore emotional balance, reignite joy and...

Education

Cornerstone for Women Leaders

Where Faith Meets the Workday Article by Shadae Paul In a world where professional success is often measured by performance alone, many women are wrestling with a deeper question: What does it look like to fully integrate my faith into who I am as a leader? Answering that question became the foundation of Cornerstone for Women Leaders, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving women across Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Virginia. But Cornerstone didn’t start with a program; it...

Health + Wellness

The Woman Behind the Body

Train for the Woman You’re Becoming—Not the One You’re Trying to Escape Article by Natalia Holguin, RDN, CPT | Photography by Carlos Holguin A few years ago, I was sitting across from a woman in a coaching session who had just finished telling me everything she wanted to change about her body.  “I just want to lose about ten pounds,” she said. “If I could flatten my stomach a little and tone my legs, I think I’d finally feel confident.”  I asked her a question I often ask my clients.  ...

Health + Wellness

The Power of Pink

One Woman’s Diagnosis Sparked a Movement that has Raised Millions for Frederick Article by Sierra Stults | Photography by Ana O Photography In 1999, the road between Frederick and Baltimore felt much longer than forty-five miles. For Patty Hurwitz, then just 44 years old, that stretch of highway represented the distance between her life as a mother and her life as a cancer patient. At the time, Frederick lacked a comprehensive breast cancer program. Every surgery, every specialized...

Finance + Legal Services

The Catch-Up Trap

In our conversations with clients lately, we’ve noticed a recurring theme: a sense of urgency. Even as the broader economic indicators show signs of improvement, there is a lingering feeling among many, particularly younger professionals, that they are playing a game of permanent catch-up.This isn’t just an observation; it’s a documented shift in the American psyche. Northwestern Mutual’s 2026 Planning & Progress Study recently revealed a fascinating, if slightly concerning, trend: nearly...