You Should Know: Matt Verlaque
By Leslie Savisky
In 2018, former firefighter Matt Verlaque and his wife, Sonya Seccurro, moved from Alexandria, Virginia, to Frederick so Verlaque could launch a...
Parent You Should Know … Kevin Shapiro
Kevin Shapiro has been doing martial arts since he was a child. Now, he’s training the next generation of martial artists while helping them...
Parent You Should Know … Dave Murray
As a former police officer, Dave Murray once worked to keep the community safe. Now, he’s working to keep them fit and active.
Murray left...
Parent You Should Know … Guang “Jax” Chuang
With his son serving as an interpreter, Guang “Jax” Chuang uses sign language to coach the RISE Frederick County Flag Football League’s fifth and...
Parent You Should Know … Mallory Coombs
Mallory Coombs helps people make and capture memories.
Aside from being a parent, she juggles many roles in her life—she runs a musical theater program...
Parent You Should Know: Tiffany Kowalsky
Tiffany Kowalsky now dedicates herself to providing stunning photographs for a wide range of clientele, helping them achieve professional looks or family memories while...
Parent You Should Know: Zorina Thomas
By Heather M. Ross
The bond between a mother and her son is one of the strongest there is, but this Frederick mother is closer...
Parent You Should Know: Larry Touchet
For Larry Touchet, coaching baseball for his three boys is more than just an opportunity to bond over a shared love of the game.
“To...
Parent You Should Know: Laurie Carmody
Laurie Carmody became familiar with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through her sister-in-law, who has autism—and a love for teddy bears.
That led the picture book...
Parent You Should Know: Amy Smith
What inspired you to create your own designs?
I love supporting my kids in whatever activity they are involved in. Typically, I’m on a sideline...
