News & Stories

In 1970, the recognition of African American history and its contributions to United States history and culture was expanded to a month-long celebration taking place each February.

When The Helen L. Smith Scholarship Fund for Children and the Arts was created in 1994, no one imagined that more than 5,400 youth between the ages of six and twelve would have participated in art classes at The Delaplaine Arts Center to date.

How often do you meet people now who are born, raised, and live their entire lives in the same place? Frederick County is a place where this phenomenon is not uncommon, but increasingly unlikely as the years pass.

In this holiday season, some families, friends, and co-workers have “Secret Santa” exchanges where holiday gifts are given anonymously.

As a community, we continue to hear about accidents and deaths related to drunk driving. It is especially sobering when you know people who have lost family or friends this way.