Frederick Maryland Online

I saw this article in the Frederick News-Post and it made me sad …
Anyone interested in buying a home facing foreclosure can save time and gas by boarding the Bargain Bus.
Long & Foster’s Mount Airy office launched bus tours three months ago for visits to foreclosed-on homes.
Sharon Crisafulli, who manages three Long & Foster offices, [...]

Liz turned to me earlier tonight and asked me if I thought this announcement from Urbanamaryland.com and Davidus Cigars was worth posting on FMO. Since it was Sunday, I figured it was post worthy.
The Urbana location of Davidus Cigars is hosting Playboy’s Miss June 2006 Stephanie Larimore on Thursday, May 15th from 4 to [...]

Wow, it’s been quiet around here this week! I don’t know about you, but I’ve been enjoying the weather this week. Sorry for the lack of posts.
Last night, Guy, Frog and I had the pleasure of a meet up, round table discussion at The Frederick Coffee Company with FNP freelance writer, chef/caterer Rochelle [...]

Here are some random Frederick items for you to gnaw on:

The South Mountain Creamery is having a Cow Caper Festival the weekend of April 26. Hayrides, ice cream making, cow milking, and more.
JJP has a review of the recently opened Mariachi Restaurant. To sum: food good, prices on the high side, views not so hot.
The [...]

This tip comes to us from Matthew Robb …
I just spoke with Verizon Customer Relations in Ohio, who told me Verizon FIOS (fiber optic network) has no concrete plans to install FIOS in Frederick or Frederick County in the near future–and it may be “years” before we see it. My contact said (a) we definitely [...]

The Frederick Gazette has an interesting article about the City’s most recent attempt to stem the stinky tide of algae growing in Carroll Creek.
They have spent $5,200 for devices designed to keep algae from making itself seen and smelled by visitors.
Roelkey Myers, the city’s director of Parks and Recreation, said the city has [...]

According to todays Washington Post, the the Md House passed Governor’s Speed Camera bill and it is close to becoming the law of the land:
The speed camera bill, which was proposed by Gov. Martin O’Malley (D), allows the state to install cameras in construction areas. The measure also would authorize local governments to use cameras [...]

This little tidbit was buried in the comments on this post so I thought I would bring it to the forefront in case someone missed it.
The space being vacated by Value City discount store at FSK Mall will be filled by two new businesses.
William DeTora, the mall’s general manager, said [...]

Saw this today in the Baltimore Business Journal:
Hang up your running shoes, the Frederick Running Festival’s half-marathon is sold out.
A waiting list for entry into the half-marathon has begun, said the event’s owner and operator Elkridge-based Corrigan Sports Enterprises.
Registration is up 140 percent compared to this time last year, with 3,500 participants registered for [...]

According to this article we may have another park in Frederick some day.
A Frederick County Circuit Court judge has ruled that the City of Frederick may move forward in court to seize 148 acres in Frederick’s West end for a $39 million regional park.
In January, property owners Hargett Farm Development, LLC asked Circuit Court Judge [...]