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Editorial illustration of an empty council chamber and an application folder representing review of a public appointment.

Government · Frederick

Frederick Council Delays Ethics Appointment Over Residency Questions

Council members postponed Philip Bowers’ reappointment after Katie Nash questioned whether he meets the commission’s city residency requirement.

Everything Frederick StaffOct 5, 2026, 9:04 AM

Editorial artwork of a plain ballot box in a community gym representing Emmitsburg’s municipal election.

Government · Emmitsburg, Maryland

Emmitsburg voters to choose mayor and commissioner Sept. 29Emmitsburg’s municipal election is Tuesday, Sept. 29. Voting will take place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Community Building gymnasium.Everything Frederick StaffSep 26, 2026, 1:07 PM

Editorial artwork of model homes, land bases and a calculator representing Frederick’s property-tax options.

Government · Frederick, Maryland

Frederick explores property-tax changes that could shift who paysFrederick officials are exploring ways to redistribute the city’s property-tax burden while maintaining overall revenue. Legal, administrative and neighborhood impacts remain under review.Everything Frederick StaffSep 26, 2026, 1:07 PM

Editorial artwork of planning materials and meeting chairs representing Frederick’s debate over major site-plan review.

Government · Frederick, Maryland

Frederick council debates taking final say on selected major site plansFrederick council members questioned a proposed expansion of their role in major site-plan approvals. The debate follows unresolved traffic concerns surrounding a proposed cricket stadium.Everything Frederick StaffSep 26, 2026, 1:06 PM

Editorial artwork of transportation corridors and planning materials representing discussion of an alternative MPRP route.

Government · Frederick County / Carroll County / Baltimore County

Frederick delegation asks federal officials to explore existing corridors for MPRPFrederick County’s delegation leaders are asking federal transportation officials to consider highway and rail corridors as alternatives for the proposed Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project.Everything Frederick StaffSep 26, 2026, 1:06 PM

Editorial artwork contrasting existing transportation and utility corridors with Frederick County farmland and open space.

Government · Frederick County

Frederick lawmakers urge federal government to use existing corridors for major infrastructureFrederick County’s state legislative delegation is urging federal officials to prioritize existing infrastructure corridors, citing the proposed Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project as a key example.Everything Frederick StaffSep 25, 2026, 8:47 AM

Editorial artwork showing a Frederick County data center campus and a reduced zoning footprint near surrounding farmland.

Government · Frederick County

Holtzinger says he would push to shrink Frederick County data center zone by about 39%

Republican county executive candidate Jeff Holtzinger says he would ask the County Council to reduce the Critical Digital Infrastructure overlay from 2,615 acres to the smaller map recommended by the Planning Commission.

Everything Frederick StaffSep 24, 2026, 8:47 AM

Editorial artwork representing affordable housing, community services and federal grant spending in Frederick.

Government · Frederick

Frederick seeks public input after spending more than $357,000 in federal housing and community grants

The city says 953 people benefited from Community Development Block Grant programs during the latest reporting year, with additional spending delayed beyond the reporting cutoff.

Everything Frederick StaffSep 15, 2026, 8:50 AM

Editorial artwork showing the Maryland State House, budget documents and financial charts representing the state’s projected fiscal 2028 budget shortfall.

Government · Maryland

Maryland agencies told to prepare for cuts as state faces nearly $3 billion budget gap

State agencies and universities are being asked to prepare reduced fiscal 2028 budget requests, with some Cabinet-level departments told to model cuts of up to 10%.

Everything Frederick StaffSep 14, 2026, 12:02 PM

Government · Frederick County, MD

Frederick County Online Hub Provides Access to Boards, Commissions, and Meeting Agendas

Local residents can view information on county advisory bodies, agendas, and staff reports through the official portal.

Everything Frederick NewsroomSep 6, 2026, 5:18 PM

Government · Frederick, MD

Frederick County Publishes Schedule for Colored Lights at Winchester Hall

Residents can check an online guide to learn the meaning behind Winchester Hall's special light displays.

Everything Frederick NewsroomSep 6, 2026, 5:18 PM

Government · Frederick County, MD

Frederick County Newsroom Features Online Newsletter Directory

Local residents can access official county updates and public communications through the web portal.

Everything Frederick NewsroomSep 6, 2026, 5:16 PM

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