The YMCA of Frederick County has requested site plan approval for the development of an 85,078-square-foot, two-story YMCA recreation facility and a 40,000-square-foot, two-story professional office and medical clinic building on the 20.22-acre site located between Urbana High School and…
Kite Pharma, a subsidiary of Gilead Sciences that develops cancer immunotherapy products, is coming to Urbana, potentially bringing around 900 jobs. The California-based company purchased 20.45 acres at 9021 Bennett Creek Boulevard in the Urbana Office Park in November 2018…
Hotel Proposed for Urbana Corporate Retail Center Urbana Corporate Center LLC has requested site plan approval for a 125-room, six-story hotel and 30,829 square feet of retail and restaurant uses on a 7.98-acre site located at the intersection of MD…
Think cool Millennial coffeehouse meets relaxing spa where everyone greets you with a smile, and you’ll have Kannavis’ new location at 8709 Fingerboard Road right off I-270. Despite the draw—clients come to Kannavis because they’re experiencing physical or emotional discomfort—Kannavis…
On Jan. 8, more than 160 business leaders attended the breakfast meet and greet held at Dutch’s Daughter in Frederick. The meeting was hosted by the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, the Frederick County Building Industry Association (FCBIA) and the…
John and Jill Pelicano opened The Goddard School at 3825 Carriage Hill Dr. on Jan. 5, 2009, and they have treasured every moment of the 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. school day ever since. “One of the greatest parts of…
Today, the billion-dollar utility industry in the United States continues to be predicated on the 1936 Rural Electrification Act, which provided federal loans to cooperative power companies to install electrical distribution systems in rural areas. FESCO Energy founder John Bradley…
On Saturday, Oct. 20, The Greene Turtle celebrated its first anniversary in Urbana. With a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Frederick Rescue Mission, the family-friendly restaurant and sports bar offered games, giveaways and specials for all ages. Conveniently located…
Urbana resident Andrea Faris Roberts has been working for two years to turn her dream into a reality. “My long-term goal is to create a shift in the paradigm,” she said, “when parents of new babies with extra needs will…
The inspiration of local developers Robert Bongiorno and Paul Hynes, CasaBella Commons at 3538 Urbana Pike near the old Urbana Elementary School anticipates four business openings in the next month. All businesses are locally owned. Sage Physical Therapy & Wellness…
