Daily
Frederick
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Frederick. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Gilbert's Restaurant Equipment is closing after 59 years of service; last year proved one of its most successful. Local customers and suppliers may need to seek alternative providers. Frederick News-Post
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A mural honoring the city’s first high school for Black students is being painted this week on West All Saints Street and will be completed by Saturday (weather permitting). Frederick News-Post
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Frederick City and County residents will join the City Nature Challenge, a global science event that counts local wildlife, for the second year in a row. Organizers say the event will support local environmental research and community engagement. Frederick News-Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget fully funded the Board of Education’s request—guaranteeing the school district receives the funding it needs. The proposal was unveiled today. Frederick News-Post
- ➤ The Frederick City Council is set to consider a resolution today to designate the city as a Bee City USA affiliate — a move that supports expanding pollinator habitats and reducing pesticide use. Frederick News-Post
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The Crucible
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Maryland Ensemble Theatre — Tickets start at $28 — Experience Arthur Miller's powerful narrative live in Frederick.
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Bikes & Beers Frederick
8 AM — Rockwell Brewery — Registration fee applies — Celebrate cycling and craft beer at this fun festival.
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Bored Teachers Comedy Tour
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Weinberg Center for the Arts — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of hilariously relatable material from teachers on 'The Struggle is Real!' tour.
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Transforming Lactation Care
8 AM - 4:30 PM — Frederick Health Village — Cost not specified — Explore the latest trends and skills in lactation care with local professionals.
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36th Annual Children's Festival
10 AM – 3 PM — Baker Park — Free entry — Experience hands-on activities from over 60 childcare centers and organizations for young children.
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Eric Byrd Trio Concert
6 p.m. — New Spire Arts Stages — Donations encouraged — Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with a musical journey from Ragtime to Right Now featuring The Eric Byrd Trio.
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Frederick Mother’s Day Craft & Vendor Market
11 a.m.-8 p.m. — Francis Scott Key Mall — Free entry — Celebrate moms with local vendors, delightful treats, and thoughtful gifts.
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Cathy Ladman Comedy Show
3-5 p.m. — New Spire Arts Stages — Tickets available — Experience sharp, relatable stand-up and storytelling from acclaimed comedian Cathy Ladman.
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She Knows All the Names Book Release
6-7 p.m. — Urbana Regional Library — Free entry — Celebrate the release of a YA novel set in Ancient Egypt with author Michelle Jabès Corpora.
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Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Visitation Hotel Frederick — Check the website for ticket prices — Enjoy a magical evening of Fleetwood Mac classics illuminated by candlelight.
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