Facebook groups continue to help businesses and individuals through the pandemic

Have you ever wondered who has the best handmade cigars in Frederick County? Or what about succulents, who has the goods there? Or been on the prowl for the top dog of dog walkers?“Everything Frederick” on Facebook has you covered.Shannon Flannery, a decade-long Frederick resident, started the Facebook group in May to help businesses and people during the COVID pandemic. She was inspired by the “Frederick County Take-Out” group, where people could post their favorite takeout meals during the pandemic and highlight eateries across the county.“I created Everything Frederick to incorporate all of the Frederick businesses, not just food,” Flannery said. “And it just sort of grew from there. I wanted it to be more than just a page where we did giveaways. I wanted it to be community driven as well.”The page now has more than 10,000 members, and there are multiple posts a day. The group is among the ranks of other popular Frederick County groups, such as the aforementioned Take-Out group and “Frederick All Food and Beverages,” both of which Flannery now administrates. The pandemic has led to a boom in these community pages,  » Read More