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FrostburgFirst Seeks Arts Walk Participants
Artists of all kinds are invited to display and sell their work during the Frostburg Arts Walk on April 28, 2018. Apply before March 23 for consideration!
Lamppost Banner Winner Aims to Give Downtown Frostburg a Refreshing Look
Chris Sloan, owner of Transmedia Design, is the 2018 Lamppost Banner Design Contest winner. Commenting on the Lamppost Banner Design Contest, Sloan remarks, “When I was the Executive Director of the Allegany Arts Council, I saw that Frostburg had a lot...
FrostburgFirst Announces Lamppost Banner Contest Winner
Cash prize awarded to local artist for winning design FROSTBURG, MD --- A winning design has been selected from entries submitted to a lamppost banner design contest created to enhance the streetscape aesthetics on Main Street. Chris Sloan of...
Meet Our Spring Intern: Torie Costa!
Meet FrostburgFirst’s Spring 2018 intern from Frostburg State University: Victoria (Torie) Costa!
Rehab 1st: Where Patient Care ALWAYS Comes First!
Learn about FrostburgFirst member Rehab 1st and their many rehabilitative offerings!
Frostburg Dance Academy Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary!
By Chuk Azubike, FrostburgFirst Mass Communications Intern Amy's family: (from left) husband, Eddie and son, Noah When I walked into Amy Davis’ dance studio, Frostburg Dance Academy, I couldn’t help but notice the motivation and love that...
Think Big, Shop Small in Frostburg
FrostburgFirst welcomes you to join us for Downtown Frostburg’s biggest Shop Small Holiday of the year! This year’s city-wide Small Business Saturday promotion will take place on November 25, 2017. Our downtown businesses are excited to offer special one-day-only discounts, #ShopSmall freebies, and free raffle opportunities to win prizes. Free Small Business Saturday shopping guides with a listing of discounts and artist appearances will be available at City Place, 14 S. Water Street, and inside many downtown businesses.
Still Not Sold on Small Business Saturday?
Skip the mall and Shop Small! Kick off your holiday shopping in Downtown Frostburg at Small Business Saturday on November 25. Our small business owners and local artists are excited to offer you discounts, unique events, free giveaways, and much more –...
Dress Our Lampposts – A Call for Digital Designers
Call for Digital Designers Requests for Proposals (RFP) for Frostburg Lamppost Banner Design Download Full Application The Project FrostburgFirst received a grant through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Main Street Improvement Program to...
Top 6 Ways to Get Involved in Downtown Frostburg
Whether you can commit several hours per month, or only a few minutes a day, there are lots of ways to get involved with Downtown Frostburg and its Main Street revitalization efforts! There are lots of major events that happen throughout the year in Downtown...
Absalom’s Emporium: A Hookah Business
Absalom’s Emporium: A Hookah Business by Chuk Azubike, FrostburgFirst Communications Intern Upon walking in, I noticed an engaging piece of art against the wall. It gave the room a warm feeling. Sebastian Goldstein, owner of Absalom’s Emporium, explained that the...
Meet Our New Intern!
Introducing Chuk, Our Newest Intern! Hi everyone! My name is Chuk. I am a 20-year-old senior studying at Frostburg State University. I major in Mass Communication, with a concentration in Multimedia Design, and minor in Economics. When I am not doing school work, I...