Sharpsburg getting new market, ending years-long food desert

For years, people in Sharpsburg have had to leave town to buy groceries, often relying on rides or buses just to grab some milk or bread. But now Harvest on Main Community Market will put fresh, affordable food within reach for Sharpsburg residents.

A block away, a high-rise full of seniors says they can walk to the new store, which will make their lives a whole lot easier.

“I don’t drive. I have to depend on my children or Betty to take me to the store. This way I can just walk across the street and up the street and there I am,” said resident Carolyn Gage…

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