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Frederick Maryland Online is a guide to living, working, and playing in Frederick, Maryland.
Guy created this blog in August of 2004 to share his experiences as a resident of Frederick. He was soon joined by Lizfrog, Fungusblogs, and Gmax7. One great feature of blogs is the ability of others to post their own comments in response to a particular article. I hope that you will share your comments with the rest of the readers of Frederick Maryland Online and between our articles and your comments we can create a great online community.
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We are actually two people, Liz and Frog. We’ve been married over 20 years and have lived in both Frederick city and Frederick county since January 1989.
We now live on 11 acres in the woods of southern Frederick County with a 20-something daughter and a teenage daughter , 2 goats and a dog.
We love everything about both Frederick city and Frederick County and are thrilled to contribute to FMO!
Jim & Liz (Our Blog)
Contact: Lizfrog62@wildblue.net
I’m a thirty something father and husband. I have lived in Frederick, MD off and on since 1980. I started Frederick Maryland Online because I’m nosy (I get it from my Mom) and wanted to know what was going on in the place I live. I also have another blog called @random where I share items of interest. Please feel free to tweet or email me hellos and comments.
Note: Header image is courtesy of Jessica Hibbard.
Hi!
I am new VA, a job transplant has brought me here. Originally from Seattle, WA I have been looking at moving to Frederick. It seems to have a great big town/small town feel to it. I am single and have found a fabulous place downtown to rent.
I was hoping you could give some insight into Frederick as I am a bit nervous moving so “far” out. Is this a good place for a 39 yr old single professional to move? Does it feel like you are living “far” out.
Any insight you have or comments would be greatly appreciated!
Love your site.
Cheers,
Christine
Christine, I’m a bit older than you (baby boomer) but know a few single professional women (and men) roughly your age, so I’m basing my reply mostly on general comments they’ve made.
A couple of folks have used the word “backwater” in describing Frederick. Then again, one of them had spent much of her adult life in NYC, and another had moved here after living in DC (and before that, Los Angeles). Frederick obviously could disappoint someone who misses the big city lifestyle. But, there are plenty of activities here if you seek them out, and fun things to do (check out Frederick City and County websites). To me, anyway, Frederick is sort of becoming revitalized as youngish professionals are moving here and are bringing their interests and energy. Most of the single professionals I know are enjoying the “bigger town/small town” feel Frederick offers…the sense of history as well as the changes that appeal to today’s lifestyles (one publication mentioned that Frederick increasingly brings to mind Georgetown in a number of ways). As to whether you feel you’re living “far out” here: I guess it depends on where else you’re looking to be and what you want to do. And also, how quickly you want to get there, and how often. For example, I feel both Baltimore and DC are quite accessible, but I generally don’t try to do anything there on weeknights. However, it’s a fairly easy proposition to, say, drive to the Shady Grove Metro (subway) station (the nearest subway station to Frederick), and from there, you have access to most of DC.
Thank you so much for the great reply, I really appreciate it. I made the decision today to take the plunge and move to Frederick! The house is on 2nd street and just a couple of blocks down from the main street. I think it is really going to suit me well.
Again, thank you, your reply was veyr helpful.
Christine
Christine, I live in a rural area but every time I go to downtown Frederick, I wished I lived there (of course I work downtown which makes it more appealing for me). I’m a bit older than you too and have a kid still in school but I would love to sell our house in a couple years and move downtown. After living somewhere where I have to drive everywhere, the idea of being able to walk everywhere is so appealing to me. Hopefully the downtown will get a grocery store soon which would make the downtown area that much more appealing. 2nd Street near Market will be a great place to live! I’m sure you will love it! Welcome to Frederick!!
Thank you so much! I have been traveling for work for the past two years so I am excited about the fact that I can stay put and walk to the surrounding area. It seems like a perfect fit.
The responses I have been receiving solidify that I have made the right choice!
Christine
2nd Street is a great location, you can walk in any direction for anything you may need. (except a grocery store, which there have been rumors about) I really wanted to buy in downtown Frederick, but just couldn’t afford it at the time. The market was high and we chose to move to the edge of Frederick and Washington Counties, out by Harper’s Ferry WV. We love the fact that we live in the “country” and within a 20 minute drive we are in downtown. Do your self a favor and walk around in the evening, or on a Saturday and get to meet some of the shop owners and employees. I can’t think of one store that I don’t feel welcomed in. Being a transplanted Long Islander, I looked forward to a slower pace, but with that “city” feel. Frederick is perfect for me. I hope you find Frederick as enjoyable as I do. (Don’t forget the outskirts of town too. There are planty of non-chain restaurants and shops as well.)