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Editorial artwork showing a Frederick time capsule surrounded by residents’ handwritten letters near City Hall.

Community · Frederick

Frederick buries residents’ hopes for the future in time capsule celebrating America’s 250th birthday

Letters from Frederick residents sharing hopes for the city’s future are being placed in a time capsule outside City Hall as part of the In the Streets festival and America’s 250th anniversary.

Everything Frederick StaffSep 12, 2026, 12:41 PM

A NASCAR-style race setting representing a Frederick resident’s chance to win $1 million in a national Powerball promotion.

Community · Frederick

Frederick resident advances in NASCAR Powerball chase for $1 millionFrederick resident Jeffely Pargo has advanced as Maryland’s representative in the NASCAR Powerball — The Chase to $1 Million, putting him in the running for a $1 million grand prize.Everything Frederick StaffSep 7, 2026, 3:51 PM

Community leaders and honorees gather for an anniversary recognition celebration in Frederick.

Community · Frederick

African Americans of Excellence celebrates 5 years with 2027 anniversary eventAfrican Americans of Excellence will celebrate its fifth anniversary on February 1, 2027, with a special event at FCF Church honoring the organization’s journey and its 2027 class of honorees.Everything Frederick StaffSep 6, 2026, 5:27 PM

Editorial illustration for: Frederick County Outlines Information on 50+ Community Centers

Community · Frederick County, MD

Frederick County Outlines Information on 50+ Community CentersFrederick County government has shared official information regarding local 50+ Community Centers serving older adults in the area.Everything Frederick NewsroomSep 6, 2026, 12:25 AM

Editorial illustration for: City of Frederick Announces Temporary Closure of Select Sports Fields

Community · Frederick, MD

City of Frederick Announces Temporary Closure of Select Sports FieldsThe City of Frederick announced that certain municipal sports fields are closed on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.Everything Frederick NewsroomSep 5, 2026, 4:54 PM

A safe-ride vehicle outside a Frederick restaurant at night as patrons leave responsibly.

Community · Frederick

Wag’s fundraiser helps SOS Safe Ride prevent more than 50 potential DUIs in FrederickWag’s Restaurant and Bar helped SOS Safe Ride fund the prevention of more than 50 potential DUIs through a recent fundraising night supporting safe rides home in Frederick.Everything Frederick StaffSep 5, 2026, 2:35 PM

Community · Frederick, Maryland

City Closes All Baseball and Softball Fields on Sept. 3

Municipal athletic fields across Frederick are temporarily closed for the day according to a city notification.

Everything Frederick NewsroomSep 5, 2026, 12:17 PM

Editorial image representing data center development and community concerns in Frederick County, Maryland.

Community · Frederick County

Frederick County data center open house leaves residents with mixed reactions

Residents came looking for answers about water use, roads, noise and emissions surrounding data center development, but some left with many of the same concerns.

Everything Frederick StaffSep 4, 2026, 10:28 AM

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Community · Frederick, MD

City of Frederick Announces Playground Renovations at Staley Park

Municipal officials have issued a notice regarding upcoming playground improvements at Staley Park.

Everything Frederick NewsroomSep 2, 2026, 7:22 PM