Daily
Frederick
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Frederick. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Maryland family-backed fundraiser has raised over $7,300 to support trucker Shawn Slagle and his wife Deborah after a truck crash in Wyoming killed his cherished Shih Tzu, Honeybear (the loyal co-pilot). The funds will cover crash expenses and fund a memorial cross for the dog. Daily Voice
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Two local organizations have received grants from the Maryland Historical Trust to support heritage site preservation in Frederick County (helping maintain Black history). Frederick News-Post
- ➤ The City of Frederick Arts and Culture Department invites the community to the youth poetry exhibition 'Hope and Resilience in the Face of Climate Change' at City Hall on Feb. 4 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.; it will run from Feb. 3 to Feb. 28 during regular business hours. City of Frederick
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Frederick County Public Schools is set to receive $6.7 million more than estimated for its FY27 operating budget after the state allocated extra funding, which will support district programs. Frederick News-Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City stated it will not issue fines for uncleared sidewalks after this weekend's storm but may send a Notice of Violation to owners who do not clear within 24 hours—snow removal will then be billed if sidewalks remain unsafe. City of Frederick
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Frederick Health opened a local blood donor center today to work toward a self-sufficient blood supply amid a national shortage. The center offers local donors a chance to help meet the growing need for blood. Frederick News-Post
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Higher Education Live Show
7-10:30 p.m. — Sandbox Brewhouse — Ticket info not specified — Experience a night of energetic music with Higher Education, Ritchie Royale, and Marshall Fuzz.
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Maryland Agricultural Commercial Pesticide Conference
8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Frederick County 4-H Camp & Activities Center — Registration required — Earn continuing education credits while networking with fellow pesticide applicators and landscape contractors.
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Movie Knight Showcase
7-9:30 p.m. — 7th Sister — Free entry — Experience a showcase of local short films and engage in post-film discussions with filmmakers.
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Daddy Daughter Dance
7:30 p.m. — Frederick Fairgrounds — Parent and Child $70, Additional Child $35 — Dance under the stars while creating magical memories with your starlet.
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Candlelight: From Bach to The Beatles
8:30 p.m. — Union Mills Public House — Tickets available — Experience a mesmerizing musical journey from classical Bach to beloved Beatles hits under candlelight.
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Small Mouth Sounds
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Maryland Ensemble Theatre — $15 – $36 — Experience six strangers navigating their inner struggles at a silent retreat in this touching and humorous play.
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Fox Haven Foragers: Year-Round Wild Food Workshops
9 AM – 12 PM — Fox Haven Farm and Learning Center — $450.00 — Discover the art of foraging and connect with nature through seasonal workshops.
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Small Mouth Sounds
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Maryland Ensemble Theatre — $15 – $36 — Six strangers navigate their inner demons at a silent retreat in this humorous and compassionate play.
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Galumpha
2-5 p.m. — Weinberg Center for the Arts — Family-friendly pricing — Experience a fast-paced blend of acrobatics, visual effects, and physical comedy in a unique performance.
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Small Mouth Sounds
3-6 p.m. — Maryland Ensemble Theatre — $15 – $36 — Experience the hilarity and compassion of six strangers navigating their inner demons at a silent retreat.
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