Good morning, Frederick.

Yum! Brands said on Feb.

4 it plans to close 250 underperforming Pizza Hut locations in the first half of 2026 due to a 1% sales drop in Q4 2025. Some closures may affect Maryland stores & the chain is reviewing its future.

School board member Rae Gallagher is running for reelection to preserve student protections and educational programs while serving on the County Board of Education.

She hopes to secure support for students in future terms.

The NIH lab at Fort Detrick (where a biosafety suit was compromised) will be restructured after an investigation last year revealed a breakdown in leadership trust with safety protocols.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Union Mills Public House — Check ticket availability — Experience Fleetwood Mac's music under the enchanting glow of candlelight.

Met Comedy Night

8:30-9:30 p.m. — Maryland Ensemble Theatre — Cost info not provided — An improv comedy game show where contestants discover the rules as they play.

Crew Leader - Field Manager

The Field Manager is responsible for managing labor and materials in the field to complete assigned contract maintenance and snow removal projects, while also developing the people who report to them. Success in this role is measured by contract renewals, jobs completed within budgeted hours, and low negative turnover among assistants and crewmembers. This position must collaborate with other landscape management and enhancement field managers to ensure the overall goals of the branch are met.