Sass Magazine Honors Local Women and Businesses in Annual Issue

FREDERICK, Md., Sept. 4, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Frederick, Maryland, Sass Magazine has released its Sept/Oct 2026 LOCAL Issue, marking the publication’s third annual celebration of the people, businesses, and places that define Frederick County. This edition focuses on local women and small businesses driving the region’s future, including 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.

In a feature titled "Local Influencing IRL," these local influencers are spotlighted for their efforts in connecting residents with businesses, resources, and community causes. The feature highlights how these creators are leveraging their platforms to foster engagement and support within the community.

The issue also unveils the winners of the sixth annual Sass Choice Awards, which received over 2,000 nominations and nearly 50,000 votes. In addition to the awards, the magazine delves into various aspects of Frederick, including local hiking trails, hometown trivia, interviews with local tattoo artists, and spotlights on popular diners and dives. The issue also includes a Main Street Middletown feature and an interactive scavenger hunt, offering readers a comprehensive look at what the area has to offer.

Kim Dow, founder and publisher of Sass Magazine, emphasized the publication’s commitment to highlighting the community's essence. "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.

The digital version of the issue is available at sassmagazine.com/currentissue, where readers can also become Sass Insiders for exclusive subscriber content and support for the magazine’s ongoing coverage of local businesses, people, and stories.

Sass Magazine, a women's lifestyle publication based in Frederick, Maryland, continues to celebrate local voices and community connections through its print and digital storytelling, events, and initiatives.