Where ideas turn into real projects.
The Junior Main Street Program connects high school students with hands-on opportunities in events, storytelling, creative projects, and community work right on Reisterstown Main Street.
Students don’t just learn about the community — they help shape it, collaborate on projects, build skills, and see their work shared with the public.
Students help support Main Street events, take on leadership roles, and turn ideas into real community projects.
Through writing, interviews, photography, and podcasting, students help tell the story of Reisterstown.
The program gives students room to explore ideas, collaborate, and see their work shared publicly.
Help produce episodes of FRANK-LY Speaking, interview guests, or take part in storytelling and content creation.
Students can explore art, design, photography, and ideas that help tell the story of Main Street.
Assist with festivals, community events, and special projects that bring people together on Main Street.
Meet community members, explore local history, and help document the stories that make Reisterstown unique.
Student voices, community stories, and conversations from Franklin High School and Reisterstown Main Street.
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Curious about the program? Our press kit shares the story behind Junior Main Street, highlights student projects, and explains how the program connects youth voices with community life on Main Street.
Download the Junior Main Street Press Kit (PDF)We’re always excited to hear from students who want to pitch an idea, try something creative, help with a project, or explore storytelling through the FRANK-LY Speaking podcast. If you have an idea — or just want to be part of the conversation — we’d love to hear from you.
Share an Idea or Get InvolvedThe Junior Main Street Program is an initiative of Reisterstown Main Street, a designated Maryland Main Street community and nationally accredited member of Main Street America. Through this program, students gain hands-on experience in community development, storytelling, and creative projects that contribute to the ongoing work happening on Main Street.
