Sass Magazine Celebrates Release of 2025 LOCAL Issue

FREDERICK, Md., Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sass Magazine is proud to announce the launch of its Sept/Oct 2025 LOCAL Issue, a vibrant celebration of Frederick County's people, places, and community spirit. This issue shines a spotlight on the businesses, nonprofits, and leaders who make Frederick unique, offering readers a blend of lifestyle inspiration, seasonal features, and stories of local pride.

The cover woman for this issue is Elizabeth "Betsy" Day, President and CEO of The Community Foundation of Frederick County. With nearly 30 years of leadership in philanthropy, Betsy's story underscores the transformative power of giving and highlights the role of community organizations in shaping Frederick's future.

The issue also explores Frederick County through a variety of engaging features:

• Community and Impact: A Business Spotlight on The Community Foundation of Frederick County, along with Local Spotlights celebrating nonprofit leaders and winners of the 5th Annual Sass Choice Awards.
• History and Haunts: Main Street Vibes highlighting Frederick's designated Main Streets, plus a deep dive into the ghostly legends of Haunted Frederick.
• Style and Living: A Fall Fashion Forecast featuring local boutiques and stylists, alongside Home and Travel sections full of real estate tips and local getaways.
• Food and Fun: Seasonal flavor abounds with a Crabs & Beer feature, and a curated list of spooky fall reads.

Kim Dow, Founder and Publisher of Sass Magazine, reflected on the issue's focus.

"Watching our hometown grow from quiet farmlands and small streets into the vibrant, beloved community it is today has been nothing short of amazing. There's nowhere else I'd rather call home, and I'm so proud to celebrate the incredible people, businesses and organizations that make Frederick County shine."

All articles in the LOCAL Issue were written by women, reflecting Sass Magazine's ongoing commitment to female-forward storytelling, inclusive narratives, and community celebration.

The digital issue is available now at sassmagazine.com/currentissue. Sass readers can unlock full article access and subscribe to receive future print issues via the magazine's Patreon at patreon.com/sassmagazine.

About Sass Magazine

Sass Magazine is a women's lifestyle publication based in Frederick, Maryland, highlighting bold stories, career inspiration, and real-life community connections. Since its founding, Sass has elevated women's voices across business, beauty, wellness, and life — with a strong local focus and an unapologetically confident tone.

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