Welcome Back Wendy’s!
After weeks of remodeling, the Wendy's restaurant on the Golden Mile will reopen on Thursday, December 26th, 2019. The "official" Grand Opening will be Saturday January 11 at 9:45am! Lots of new features, big windows and natural light! The Golden Mile Alliance celebrates the new look and the employment opportunities supporting the local economy.
Mi Pueblo International Market Grand Opening
On December 15, 2019, Mi Pueblo International Market located at 1170 W. Patrick Street, Suite K, held it's Grand Opening. Welcome to the Golden Mile!
@VR Grand Opening
@VR Grand Opening took place December 12, 2019. The Mayor of Frederick, Frederick Chamber of Commerce, Golden Mile Alliance, and others celebrated another new business opening on the Golden Mile. Virtual reality, once considered futuristic, has become a gaming reality on the Golden Mile at @VR in the Willowdale Shopping Center . A gaming activity that can be experienced and enjoyed by families and individuals of all ages. Stop by and say hello to Shantay Demar and check out this great entertainment opportunity on the Golden Mile.
Frederick Alderman to vote on Frederick Towne Mall rezoning in January
Frederick’s mayor and Board of Aldermen decided to move the rezoning of the Frederick Towne Mall property forward after a workshop Wednesday evening. The rezoning request is set to be approved or denied at a public hearing on Jan. 15. The mall, which has been vacant since 2013, is slated to reopen as “District 40,” a premier entertainment center with attractions such as bowling and restaurants. There is already one tenant, Warehouse Cinemas. Currently, however, the property is zoned general commercial with conditions, specifically conditions that were required for Walmart to move into the space. When Walmart backed out of the deal, the conditions remained in place. Therefore, any other space that isn’t Walmart can’t move into the space, including District 40.
@VR Brings Virtual Reality to Frederick
Virtual reality has gone from a futuristic idea to, well, a reality within the last few years. And now, it’s coming to Frederick. Shantay DeMar opened his venue @VR on the Golden Mile this past Black Friday. The location has nine stations where customers can experience virtual reality through the Vibe Pro headset. About 50 games are available to play, many of which incorporate handheld controllers and even vests that let the player feel the impacts they would in the actual game. Virtual reality is different from other video games because the player actually feels immersed in the game itself. Instead of simply watching a screen, their entire field of vision becomes the game.
Frederick Towne Mall development creates opportunities and challenges
The redevelopment of the Frederick Towne Mall on Frederick’s Golden Mile presents a chance to revitalize its neighborhood along West Patrick Street, although making the project work will depend on a variety factors, according to city officials and real estate experts. The mall’s owner wants to revitalize the site, which is to be renamed District 40, and bring in tenants that can make the site a destination for people from as far as Pennsylvania and West Virginia, said Faraz Cheema, a real estate agent at Coldwell Banker Commercial, who represents the mall’s owner, Frederick urologist Mohammed Mohiuddin. Cheema said they hope the mall’s revitalization will have a ripple effect on the surrounding neighborhood.
The Golden Mile Alliance is Hiring an Operations Coordinator
The Golden Mile Alliance is seeking an Operations Coordinator! If you are seeking to make an impact in the community while utilizing your organizational, marketing, and fundraising skills, this is the job for you! Check out this link for more details! MWEJobs - Job Listing (Operations Coordinator) http://tinyurl.com/vkprkut
Lease Signed for Movie Theater at Frederick Towne Mall, Opening this Summer
Plans for a luxury movie theater at the site of Frederick Towne Mall received a jolt of momentum Monday as developers announced the signing of a new lease agreement. While terms of the deal weren’t released, representatives of Warehouse Cinemas, a locally owned premium movie theater company, said they hope to have the theater up and running by summer. Rich Daughtridge, president and CEO of HighRock Group, the company backing Warehouse Cinemas, said that while the project has faced adversity over the last year, he’s excited to have a lease in place and a plan to move forward. For more information check out article in Frederick News Post here
