Sass Magazine Celebrates Release of 2026 LOCAL Issue

FREDERICK, Md., Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sass Magazine is proud to announce the release of its Sept/Oct 2026 LOCAL Issue, the publication's third annual celebration of the people, businesses and places that make Frederick County feel like home.

This year's issue highlights the women and small businesses helping shape Frederick's next chapter, including Women to Watch: Marley Deal of Marley Jo Blogs, Pam Stultz of The Frederick Buzz, Tiffany Mahaney of The Frederick Mom, Tammy Mulford of Dog Friendly Frederick and Sila Cayli. Their feature, "Local Influencing IRL," explores how local creators are using their platforms to connect residents with businesses, resources and causes throughout the community. 

The issue also reveals the winners of the sixth annual Sass Choice Awards, which received more than 2,000 nominations and nearly 50,000 votes, and features stories on Frederick-area hiking, hometown trivia, local tattoo artists, diners and dives, Main Street Middletown and an interactive Scavenger Hunt.

Kim Dow, Founder and Publisher of Sass Magazine, said the issue reflects the sense of community that continues to define Frederick.

"Through it all, Frederick has held onto what makes it feel like home: a strong sense of community, a fierce love for all things local and a willingness to show up for the people and places that make our county unique," Dow said. "Consider this issue our love letter to the place we're lucky to call home."

The digital issue is available at sassmagazine.com/currentissue. Readers can also become Sass Insiders for subscriber-only content and to support Sass Magazine's continued coverage of local businesses, people and stories.

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. The publication celebrates women, small businesses and local voices through print and digital storytelling, events and community-focused initiatives.

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