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Editorial artwork showing a Frederick County data center development behind residents reviewing a major community-benefits agreement.

Development · Frederick County

Critics seek more public review of Frederick County’s proposed $110 million data center agreement

Lawmakers, candidates and activists are asking Frederick County to slow the process surrounding a proposed Catellus agreement that would provide community benefits while locking in certain development rights.

Everything Frederick StaffSep 12, 2026, 12:20 PM

Editorial illustration for: Construction Underway on James Island Restoration Project in Chesapeake Bay

Development · James Island, MD

Construction Underway on James Island Restoration Project in Chesapeake BayNearly two decades after plans were first developed, construction is officially underway to rebuild James Island in the Chesapeake Bay using dredged sediment from regional shipping channels.Everything Frederick NewsroomSep 7, 2026, 6:03 PM

High-voltage transmission towers crossing a rural Mid-Atlantic landscape, representing the proposed Valley North transmission project.

Development · Frederick County / Regional

Frederick County, Virginia opposes Valley North transmission line headed toward MarylandFrederick County, Virginia is formally opposing the proposed Valley North Transmission Line, a major high-voltage project planned to extend toward Frederick County, Maryland.Everything Frederick StaffSep 6, 2026, 5:19 PM

Editorial illustration for: Chesapeake Region Sees Surging Resistance to New Data Centers

Development · Maryland

Chesapeake Region Sees Surging Resistance to New Data CentersA wave of pushback against data centers is spreading across the Chesapeake Bay region as concerns grow over rising energy bills and industry impacts, according to Maryland Matters.Everything Frederick NewsroomSep 5, 2026, 7:49 PM

A conceptual view of a closed golf range property transitioning toward a proposed cricket stadium development in Frederick.

Development · Frederick

I-70 Golf Range permanently closes as Frederick cricket stadium plans move forwardI-70 Golf Range has permanently closed along East Patrick Street, marking another major change at the Gateway Property where a professional cricket stadium is proposed.Everything Frederick StaffSep 5, 2026, 4:25 PM

Image from the original report: Hagerstown Man Sentenced to Five Years in Knife-Related Assault Case

Development · Hagerstown, MD

Hagerstown Man Sentenced to Five Years in Knife-Related Assault CaseSteven Darrell Johnson of Hagerstown has been sentenced to five years in prison following a second-degree assault conviction in Washington County.Everything Frederick NewsroomSep 5, 2026, 12:47 PM

Development · Myersville

Fire destroys house near Myersville

Sep 3, 2026, 8:51 AM

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Development · Frederick, MD

Westridge Square Redevelopment to Replace Former Burlington Site With Housing and New Retail

City approvals clear the way for townhomes, multi-family housing, and a 40,000-square-foot gym along the Golden Mile.

Everything Frederick NewsroomSep 2, 2026, 8:29 PM