Sass Magazine Spotlights Frederick County Creators in 2026 LOCAL Issue

The issue anchors its coverage with a feature titled "Local Influencing IRL," which profiles five women—Marley Deal, Pam Stultz, Tiffany Mahaney, Tammy Mulford, and Sila Cayli—who utilize digital platforms to bridge the gap between residents and neighborhood resources. Beyond these personal profiles, the magazine unveils the results of its sixth annual Sass Choice Awards, a reader-driven project that logged nearly 50,000 votes across 2,000 nominations.

Publisher Kim Dow describes the edition as a "love letter" to the region, noting that the content intentionally shifts away from national trends to focus on hometown trivia, regional hiking trails, and the evolving culinary scene. The magazine’s editorial choices highlight a broader effort to document the county’s character through both traditional print storytelling and interactive features, such as a localized scavenger hunt. The full issue is accessible via the publication’s digital platform, alongside expanded content for their subscriber base.