In honor of National Fried Chicken Day on Sunday, July 6, we’ve put together a list of local favorites based on national and regional “best fried chicken” articles, reader recommendations, and input from our staff.

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Reader’s Digest created a list of the “20 Most Beautiful Main Streets in America” by traveling to the “farthest corners of the map to find the most beautiful main streets in America. Lined with historic buildings, cozy cafés and local boutiques, these streets invite you to slow down and soak in their one-of-a-kind character.” One Maryland “Main Street” and one nearby made it onto the list:

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The Frederick Police Department (FPD) has informed the public of charges that have been filed in the state of Pennsylvania against a Frederick Police officer, including possession of child pornography and solicitation of a minor. A video by FPD Chief Jason Lando addressing Frederick residents can be seen below.

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Last October, fans of Mediterranean cuisine in Maryland had reason to rejoice when we let you know that AYSE Meze Lounge was planning to reopen approximately five years after closing its beloved Frederick location in 2020. The popular restaurant is making a highly anticipated comeback, this time in Rockville’s King Farm neighborhood, and it’s aiming to open this summer.

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At approximately 2:50 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, officers with the Frederick Police Department were dispatched to the 1300 block of Mulberry Court for a report of a suspicious vehicle. The call followed a report of someone breaking into vehicles in the area of Hillcrest Drive and Orchard Drive.

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On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the Frederick County Health Department (FCHD) confirmed that a raccoon recovered from near Memorial Park in Thurmont, Maryland, tested positive for the rabies virus. The raccoon had been collected by Frederick County Animal Control on Friday, June 13, 2025, following a reported fight with a dog. A rabid raccoon was also captured earlier this week after biting two people in Silver Spring.

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Did you know the bar that invented the Buffalo wing has a location in Maryland? Anchor Bar, the originator of the iconic dish, opened its Frederick location at 5605 Spectrum Drive in 2019. It opened a second area location at 1610 Village Market Blvd. in Leesburg, Virginia in 2023. Today, Anchor Bar boasts over 50 franchises across the United States. (more…)


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