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Rockefeller Group and Matan Companies announced today that construction has begun on Building 3 at Port 460 in Suffolk, Va. The 1,048,711-square-foot class A distribution center will be the largest building at the 5.1-million-square foot industrial park and will be completed in Q1 2027. Buildings 1 and 2, 339,150 square feet and 246,490 square feet, are completed and ready for lease or sale.

“With dirt moving and the pad being poured on the largest building planned for Port 460, Matan and Rockefeller Group are hitting an important milestone on the project,” said JP Matan, Director of Leasing, Matan Companies. “We have already been approached by some of the top users in the market who are looking for more than 1 million square feet. With this construction start, a tenant can expect to take occupancy next Spring.”

Rockefeller Group and Matan broke ground on Port 460 in September 2024.

Earlier this year, A. Duie Pyle (Pyle), a premier, 101-year-old family-owned provider of integrated transportation and distribution solutions, purchased a 43-acre development site at Port 460 Logistics Center and have started construction on a 420,000-square-foot industrial building that will include both a distribution center and an LTL Service Center.

In a joint venture partnership with Mitsubishi Estate New York, Chuo Nittochi and Taisei USA LLC, the master-planned logistics park will deliver 2.4 million square feet of industrial space across five buildings in phase one. A second phase totaling 2.7 million square feet will follow after the completion of phase one.

JLL’s Brian Devlin, Todd Hughes, Kris Kennedy and Gregg Christofferson are handling leasing at Port 460. For more information about Port 460 and its progress, visit port460.com.

Middletown Valley Bank (“MVB” or “the Bank”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Community Heritage Financial, Inc., is proud to announce a new branch in Oakland, MD. The branch will be located at 19509 Garrett Highway, Suite 5, in the same property where MVB has operated a business development office since 2019. The office will transition to a branch in Fall 2026, and will offer teller services, including an ATM and night drop, as well as deposit account opening, consumer lending, and cash management services. This branch will also house the mortgage and commercial lending services that have been present in the community since 2019.

“We are thrilled to expand Middletown Valley Bank’s offerings in Oakland and better serve the needs of Garrett County. This new branch reflects our continued commitment to building strong community relationships, supporting local businesses, and investing in the future of our markets,” says Robert “BJ” Goetz, Jr, President and Chief Executive Officer.

MVB exemplifies the enduring strength and importance of community banking. Jerry Merrick, EVP – Mortgage Market Leader, adds, “As someone who has raised a family right here in Garrett County, this new branch means a great deal to me. I’ve seen firsthand how important it is for people to have the right support when they are buying a home and building their future together. I’m proud that we have brought a relationship-focused approach to lending in this community, and I’m excited to continue helping families achieve their homeownership goals.”

Jordan Rohrbaugh, Commercial Relationship Associate, says, “We are proud to continue building on the strong foundation we have established in Garrett County with the opening of our new Oakland Branch. We look forward to supporting both new and established relationships and continuing to invest in the long-term success and economic vitality of the area.”

Middletown Valley Bank provides personal and business banking services, as well as residential mortgage lending services through its MVB Home Loans division. The cornerstone of the MVB brand is built on providing Absolutely Exceptional Experiences to its customers and communities, one experience at a time. Originating in Middletown, Maryland in 1908, today the Bank operates offices in the Maryland counties of Frederick, Washington, and Garrett, and Franklin County, Pennsylvania. For more information, visit www.mvbbank.com.

The Frederick Arts Council (FAC) is hosting a kick-off cocktail party for the Festival of The Arts to celebrate the Frederick Arts Council’s 50th anniversary at 7th Sister Restaurant on June 12th, 2026 at 5p.

Guests will enjoy a curated selection of savory hors d'oeuvres and delightful drinks, fostering creative conversation within the elegant atmosphere of 7th Sister Restaurant and Garden on June 12th at 5pm. The evening will be complemented by live music performed by acclaimed local acoustic artist Terance Auleta.

This Cocktail Hour is an opportunity for the artists and arts supporters to mingle in a creative and collaborative environment as the community prepares for the Festival of the Arts weekend.

Silent auction items by the local artist community are available and will be on display at 7th Sister leading up to the event. An online auction will be available once items are on display late May 2026 via GiveButter.com. Proceeds benefit the artist and the Frederick Arts Council programming.

Show your support for our vibrant artist community by selecting the ticket option of sponsoring an artist to join the fun! Are you an artist looking to be sponsored? Send an email to [email protected] with your website or example of your work to be placed on the list. Confirmation of your sponsorship will be made via email.

The party starts on June 12th at 5pm. Tickets are $50 each.

The Festival of the Arts takes place June 13th and 14th (10a-5p) both days along Carroll Creek Linear Park, admission is free.

To purchase your ticket visit: https://givebutter.com/c/fac-anniversary-festival-happy-hour