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Shop Small Holiday Shows Big Turn-Outs
Did you know that approximately 85% of Frostburg’s businesses are locally owned and operated? We think this is pretty amazing, so we decided to celebrate! Small Business Saturday, founded by American Express in 2010, was the perfect opportunity to rally around our...
Games Old, Games New, Games Borrowed, Games Galore
By: Carolyne Jonas Have you ever created or crafted an object, stepped back, and loved the result? Chris Hendershot and Garrett Eagan have that feeling every time they walk in to Cartridges Galore. “We created this.” Chris thought of the idea, while they were...
FrostburgFirst Chooses FSU Student Megan Dignan’s Logo Redesign
FrostburgFirst named Frostburg State University student Megan Dignan the winner of a logo redesign contest as part a project completed by two of Professor Cookie Redding’s Advanced Graphic Design classes last spring. The classes worked through the semester to present...
The Many Layers of Dante’s
Art galleries, live music, good food, and craft beer. It’s not often that you can find a local location with this quadfecta of entertainment components, but upon crossing the threshold of 16 West Main Street, visitors are typically treated to an evening often fit to...
Become a Member of the Mountain Maryland Solar Co-op
In case you missed the information session last Wednesday, August 24, it is not too late to become part of the Mountain Maryland Solar Co-op. Last Wednesday's meeting brought 45 citizens from Frostburg, Cumberland, and surrounding areas to learn about the Solar Co-op...
Fulfilling A Whole Spectrum
Fulfilling A Whole Spectrum Spectrum Design Services Fills Niche in Home Décor and Design Market in Frostburg By: Niki Folk Upon entering Spectrum, the first thing you notice is that Andrea De Palatis’s store is brimming with color. It is the combination of dainty...
Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism Offers Assistance
Western Maryland welcomes non-profits, community leaders, and all volunteer-supported groups to an information sharing meeting with the Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism. Information about grant funding, free resources for volunteer recognition, and...
Mountain Maryland Solar Co-op
Allegany and Garrett County residents forming solar co-op to go solar together, get a discount Homeowners in Allegany and Garrett Counties are forming the Mountain Maryland Solar Co-op to save money and make going solar easier, while building a network...
FrostburgFirst Welcomes Funky Repurps! to downtown Frostburg
Family, friends, City officials and staff all gathered at 26 W. Main Street, on Friday,...
FrostburgFirst Hosts its Annual Membership Meeting
Five New Board of Directors Elected FrostburgFirst Board of Directors-Pictured Above: Back Row, Left to Right: Commissioner Woody Getz, Kristan Carter, Andrea De Palatis, Gerry LaFemina, Susan Snow, Clare Buckle, Elizabeth Stahlman, Dr. Joseph Hoffman Front...
FrostburgFirst Annual Membership Meeting
FrostburgFirst's Annual Membership Meeting is set for Tuesday, May 24, from 5:30-7 pm. The meeting will take place at City Place and will be a catered dinner by local farm-to-table restaurant, SHiFT. The Annual Membership Meeting is a time for FrostburgFirst business...
Frostburg & Arts Walk Highlighted in Podcast
FrostburgFirst sits down with Record Talk Listen to Discuss Arts Walk, News, & New Businesses In a recent podcast interview, Record Talk Listen’s Lydia interviewed Main Street manager, Jessica Palumbo of FrostburgFirst. The podcast covers details of the upcoming...