Health + Wellness

Expertise, Advocacy and Breaking the Silence on Colon Cancer

Urbana GI - Leading the Charge in Colon Cancer Awareness and Prevention Article by Sierra Stults Colon cancer stands as the third most prevalent form of cancer globally and ranks as the second leading cause of cancer-related fatalities. March, dedicated to colon cancer awareness, emphasizes the importance of proactive practices for colon cancer prevention.   The optimal strategy for preventing colon cancer lies in initiating screenings at the appropriate age. This method not only identifies...

Home + Design

Heart of the Home

Manisha Agisgekar Customizes Kitchen Design to Meet the Needs of Each Family Article by Kristen Wojdan | Photography by Chris Martin of Convoy Creatives We spent some time with Manisha Agisgekar, owner of Magnolia Home Renovations, LLC, who shared about what interior design means to her and some of the hottest kitchen trends for 2024!   What do you love most about what you do? I love the opportunity to be creative and to interact with my clients.   What advice would to someone...

Home Services

Breathe Healthy Air

Brian Preuss Launched Green Home Solutions to Purify Air with a Different Approach Article by Emily Holland | Photography by Corporate Filming People don’t often think about indoor air quality, but the moment mold is discovered in a home or business, the issue becomes front and center. Brian Preuss of Green Home Solutions (GHS) has built his business on being a lifesaver in these situations—which can place home and business owners in “dire straits,” as he puts it, because air in a space is...

Life + Culture

Crafting the Kindness Vibe for Frederick

RAK Brewing’s Joe Gatewood and Steve McIntyre Envision Something New Article by Emily Holland | Photography by Jennifer Varriale Joe Gatewood and Steve McIntyre, co-owners of RAK Brewing Co. in Downtown Frederick, explain that the purchasing process for the old Smoketown Brewing space was competitive.  “We knew that it had come down to two offers—ours, and the company’s that bought Flying Dog,” Gatewood says [Matt Brewing Company, based in New York]. Gatewood and McIntyre can't say for sure...

Home + Design

Calling Card to the Community

FCBIA 49th Annual Frederick Home & Garden Expo and CTC Student Builder Olympics Article by Danielle Adams | Photography by Provided By Frederick County Building Industry Association Frederick County Building Industry Association (FCBIA) is celebrating its 49th year at the Frederick County Fairgrounds to showcase the annual Frederick Home & Garden Expo. This signature event provides an opportunity for homeowners and renters to compare goods and services and discover fresh ideas, innovative...

Home + Design

Building New Beginnings

With the help of North Market Construction, the DeFoggi family turns tragedy into triumph! Article by Laura Mark | Photography by Kristi Lynn Photography February 22, 2022, started like most days for Yellow Springs community residents Tim and Emily DeFoggi. They followed their normal morning routine of getting their son, Teddy, ready for kindergarten before heading to work. Unbeknownst to them, the DeFoggi family left their home and all its possessions for the very last time that morning.  ...

Arts + Culture

Showtime at The Weinberg

RESERVE YOUR SEAT AND EXPERIENCE EMOTION AND EXCELLENCE AT THE WEINBERG CENTER FOR THE ARTS ALL YEAR LONG Article and Photography by Kristen Wojdan  MNOZIL BRASS – JUBILEE  February 22, 2024 | 7:30 PM Mnozil Brass has been entertaining fans around the globe for 30 years with their comedic brilliance, sensational programs and impeccable playing. Jubilee is a celebration of this momentous anniversary! The Austrian band seamlessly combines slapstick comedy with extraordinary musical ability. ...

Arts + Culture

Faithful Service to Frederick’s Youth

Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County is Leveling Up in its Service to Our Youth Article by Arliss Veldmuizen | Photography by Marie Rose Photography The Boys and Girls Club of Frederick County (BGCFC) has been investing in our youth since 2002. Starting as a single location under the supervision of the Boys and Girls Club of Washington County, it now has four locations. The growth alone is proof: their commitment to the kids of Frederick County is fierce; and their new executive director...

Arts + Culture

Introducing Tiffany Kowalsky

Devoted Mom, Passionate Photographer, Lover of the Arts Article by Kristen Wojdan | Photography by Tiffany Kowalsky Born in Connecticut and living most of her impressionable years in Charlotte, North Carolina, Tiffany Kowalksy arrived to Frederick County in 2006, when her husband, Joel, was transferred here for work. They moved right out of college—not knowing anyone—and started their lives from scratch. While the transition was tough at first without having friends or family nearby, Tiffany...

Arts + Culture

Stewards of a Better Tomorrow

Frederick County's African Americans of Excellence Exhibit Honorees 2024 Article by Emily Holland | Photography by Tiffany Kowalsky Two virtues often overlooked in our contemporary world are longevity and legacy. The 2nd Annual African Americans of Excellence (AAOE) Exhibit 2024 invites us to refocus and reconsider how we truly build community and create change. Several of 2024’s awardees are either teachers or preservationists—people who understand that each of us exists in context between...