Ground broken for Armory Square project

Ground was broken May 16 in Prince Frederick for the highly anticipated Armory Square project. The retail development will bring a new grocery chain, hardware store and other eateries to the Calvert County seat. Armory Square will be built on the former site of Calvert Middle School and in addition to anchors ALDI, Michaels and Sneade’s Ace Home Center, will feature more than a dozen local and national retailers once fully leased. To date, 10 retailers have committed to leases, including Dash-In, First Watch, Jersey Mike’s, Hangry Joe’s, Always Ice Cream and Foster’s Grille. Julie Oberg, Calvert's director of economic development said the project at the 12.5 acre site will "transform our landscape. The project is a collaboration of Generation Properties and MCB Real Estate.