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A shameful legacy: How one man from Frederick did his best to subjugate an entire race
You can read a story at one point, and it carries a certain meaning. Read it through the lens of today, and the meaning changes. This was our experience with “A Shameful Legacy,” in the wake of Freddie Gray, the protests, and riots in Baltimore last April.
Testing overload: With all the testing within Frederick County Public Schools, how much time remains for actual learning?
Lana Lloyd, a former bank accountant, decided mid-career to teach middle school math. After three years, she is out, resignation effective June 30. She blames it on the pressures of racing through the curriculum and excessive testing.
Statement of the obvious: Frederick is growing. What does this growth mean to life as we know it?
One need only look at the signs, of this not being “your father’s Frederick County” anymore, as a Frederick News-Post editorial mentioned in April. In the eyes of many outside our borders, we’re…sexy.
Our June/July Behind the Cover previously scheduled for June 10th has been cancelled. Stay tuned for news on the next event!
Don't you agree?
What do YOU think? Should Frederick County spend $353,000 to renovate Wi******er Hall for the purpose of separating the offices of the executive and council? (Detailed article here: http://bit.ly/1AvWsuH)
United Way of Frederick County, Maryland invites you to join the Human Relations Commission of Frederick County tomorrow evening at 6 PM for a presentation on fair housing laws, and how they affect you. More details:
Join the Human Relations Commission of Frederick County tomorrow evening at 6 PM for a presentation on fair housing laws, and how they affect you. The event will be held at the C. Burr Artz Public Library in Frederick. See the flier for more details:
Three of five members of the Frederick County Ethics Commission resigned Monday. Gwen Romack, the commission chairwoman, along with members Carl Benna and C. Steven Snow, sent a letter to County Executive Jan Gardner Monday stating that "the emotional, purposefully-misleading and politicized reaction" to the commission's last opinion was a driving factor in their decision to resign. Read more of the The Frederick News-Post l fredericknewspost.com's article:
Three of five members of the Frederick County Ethics Commission resigned today.
Who is the man behind the laptop? It's photographer Vince Lupo. Vince has a photography exhibit, "Invisible Threads", at the Delaplaine Arts Center, second floor, through June 28. Some of the most visually interesting black & white photography you'll see in the area.
So this is unique... The inaugural "Lettuce Jam" will be held this June in Middletown. Hailed by organizers as "a day of fresh, local, naturally grown leafy greens" the festivities also include tours, live music, fresh foods and arts and crafts.
A Day of Fresh, Local, Naturally Grown Leafy Greens! Greenhouse tours, live music, food, Beer Garden, arts & crafts and family fun Lawn Chairs Welcome Live Music | No coolers | No pets | Smoke free environment Lots of Kid Activities including pony rides, pot belly pigs, face painting and games 2730…
Shout out to all the moms who keep us going every day!Favorite way to celebrate Mother's Day in Frederick County?
Heated debate over the assisted living agreement. We'd love to hear your thoughts on it...
In the latest heated political debate, Frederick County Executive, Jan Gardner, spoke out about putting over $3 million in an escrow account, which, according to previous county agreements, was meant for a private health management company taking over two assisted living homes.
Smart Growth and Coming to Grips with the Impracticality of Not Building Anything:
When it comes to smart growth, people often say the dumbest things. Take the case of Motter Square, a project that Buckeye Development has in the planning stages for 820 N. Motter Ave., the site of the old Sharpe’s Flowers greenhouse. A 4-story building featuring 101 low-income senior apartments to…
Alive @ Five officially kicks off next week! Check out their website for more info on this year's lineup:
Alive @ Five features 18 rockin' events in 2015! Every Thursday, May 14 through September 10, enjoy happy hour + live music on Carroll Creek in Downtown Frederick.
Juleps & Jockeys anyone? Our managing editor has joined in on the Derby Day celebrations with United Way of Frederick County. A great event for a great cause!
Brace yourselves! Over 7,500 runners are expected to flock to Frederick over the weekend for the CareFirst Frederick Running Festival on Sunday. Love it or hate it, the community benefit is a whopping $3 million in direct and induced spending according to the Office of Economic Development.
Frederick Gorilla's "Your Take" question for June-July issue ... what's your say?
Frederick Gorilla works with some of the most amazing photographers in the area. We're proud to be working with Casey Martin, who we caught mid-shoot at Cafe Nola. Look for his work in the next issue!
Frederick once again makes the list! (We can't help it if we're gorgeous, right?)
From nautical villages to quirky historic towns, discover Maryland's most beautiful places to live.
Hey Gorilla readers ... looking to improve your tennis game? Get it on, this Sunday, at a special clinic hosted by tennis pro Murphy Jensen.
Interesting article from the WashingtonPost about how Carroll Creek came to be...
Situated along 1.3 miles through a charming historic downtown, Carroll Creek Park (South Market Street) is the heart of Frederick, Md. A peaceful stream and brick walkways beg passersby to take a stroll. Public art projects decorate the footbridges that cross the water. Some of the city's best din…
From Tragedy, Love - What happens when a horrendous event sparks an unfathomable act of kindness: http://bit.ly/1HoeIXW
Congrats to Travis McMaster, 2015 Conniefab51 Skittles Tournament Champ! Travis, spinning for the Frederick Rescue Mission won the tournament, winning $1,200+ for the nonprofit. The Rescue Mission team wouldn't have gotten anywhere, however, had Barry Weller not sponsored Travis' team. Woo hoo!
Columnist Holly Smith begs Maryland to just allow us to buy our wine at grocery stores, like normal folks in more reasonable states... http://bit.ly/1HodBHQ
In an issue with a lot of stories about “giving back”, we follow one person who has dedicated the last 12 years of her life to helping seniors who are afflicted with dementia issues:
Every Tuesday and Friday for the last 12 years, Julie Brinkman, a 1988 graduate of Hood College, gives her time to the residents in Edenton Retirement Community’s Dementia Care Unit, Blossom Place. Engaging the residents when they play bingo, or sing music, or simply holding a resident’s hand and c…
Behind-the-scenes at New Market VFPD fire hall feeds… http://bit.ly/1DEayth
How is the new Frederick County government handling its transition to charter rule? We give you the scoop:
The “buzz-kill” op-ed hit the newsstands two days after Democratic, former Frederick County Commissioner Jan Gardner, to the glee of many, battered Republican Commissioner Blaine Young, 53-45 percent, in November’s fiercely contested first county executive election.
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