Help Shape the Future of Recreation in Friendsville! The Town of Friendsville wants to hear from you! Your feedback will help guide future parks, recreation, and outdoor opportunities in our community. Please take a few minutes to complete our community survey and share your ideas. Every response makes a difference! Take the survey here: garrettcountymd.gov/FriendsvilleRec Hard […]

While classrooms may be quiet during the summer months, Garrett County Public Schools’ (GCPS) commitment to supporting students continues in full force. Through the GCPS Summer Food Service Program, a dedicated team of 19 staff members has served 70,042 nutritious meals, and counting, to children across Garrett County this summer. Each week, the program has […]

Building on the summer 2025 investment of 28 new snow guns, Wisp continues to enhance the winter experience with another major round of snowmaking improvements ahead of the 2026–27 winter season. Snowmaking Upgrades Are Underway Little Dipper Transformation One of the most impactful projects of the summer is taking place on Little Dipper with a […]

Two Maryland authors have been chosen to represent the state at this year’s National Book Festival as part of the “Great Reads from Great Places” program. Maryland Humanities, which serves as the state’s Center for the Book affiliate under the Library of Congress, selects one adult title and one youth title each year to showcase […]

A new art and history project is putting a spotlight on a short stretch of track that helped set the direction of American transportation. “The First 13 Miles of American Rail” focuses on the original run of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad between Baltimore and Ellicott’s Mills, treating it not as a footnote but as […]

The Town of Oakland has opened applications for a new grant program aimed at sprucing up its downtown and commercial corridors. The FY 2027 Commercial Facade Improvement Grant is a locally funded initiative designed to encourage property owners and business operators to invest in the exterior appearance of their buildings.   The idea behind the […]

Small businesses in Garrett County that might not qualify for traditional bank financing have another option through the Tri County Council for Western Maryland’s Revolving Loan Fund. The program offers flexible gap financing on reasonable terms, aimed at businesses that need a boost to get off the ground or expand but don’t fit neatly into […]

Farmers and food entrepreneurs in Garrett County have a new opportunity to sharpen their business plans at no cost. The University of Maryland Extension is now accepting applications for its Maryland Agribusiness Coaching Level 2 Program, a free eight-week course aimed at helping agricultural businesses move to their next stage of growth.   The program […]

The Deer Park Inn, a longtime fixture of Garrett County’s dining and lodging scene, recently marked 30 years under the ownership of Pascal and Nadine “Sandy” Fontaine. The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce joined local officials in celebrating the milestone, recognizing the Fontaines’ three decades of running the business.   Since taking over in 1996, […]

Downtown Oakland has a new spot for families to spend an afternoon. Play Out Loud, a year-round indoor play space, recently celebrated its grand opening with support from Garrett County Business Development, Oakland’s Mayor and Town Council, and the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce.   The new business is built around hands-on, interactive exhibits meant […]