Daily
Frederick
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Frederick. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers were recognized for their service and dedication to fire and rescue—receiving awards that celebrated their valuable work in protecting the community. Frederick News-Post
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Essex man, Douglas Paul Otto, was sentenced to 35 years in prison by Frederick County Circuit Court for 2nd-degree statutory rape and forcible rape—he will also register as a Tier III, Lifetime Sex Offender in Maryland. WFMD
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform live at the Weinberg Center for the Arts at 2 p.m. on April 27 in Frederick—its famous swing sound set to transport audiences back to the golden era of big-band music. Frederick News-Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Carroll County Sheriff's Office said it will not allow deputies to join PSEG employees as they visit affected property owners for the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project. Sheriff Jim Dewees explained that his team will respond only to criminal issues & leave civil access matters to the courts. WFMD
- ➤ Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed on Tuesday a set of bills meant to protect child victims and boost housing—two of the bills were sponsored by Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater—and the measures will soon affect local services. Frederick News-Post
- ➤ On Tuesday, Frederick County Council held a budget hearing on the County Executive’s fiscal year 2026 spending plan that sets aside $508-million for education—$10.9-million over maintenance of effort—with residents and school officials urging for more funding. Budget workshops will be held Wednesday through Friday as the Council further reviews the investment. WFMD
- ➤ Frederick County's Division of Energy and Environment and the Division of Solid Waste and Recycling have launched a program offering discounted rain barrels and compost bins with no sales tax or shipping fees—tools that conserve water and reduce waste—available for order until June 21. Orders will be processed by the manufacturer and must be picked up on June 28 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Recycling Drop-Off Center. Frederick County
-
Medicaid Information Session
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. — Frederick Rescue Mission — Free entry — Discover Medicaid eligibility and benefits at this community resource event.
-
Bikes & Beers Frederick
8 AM – 12 PM — Rockwell Brewery Riverside — Registration required — Enjoy Maryland's Annual Bike Ride and Beer Festival with a 15-mile ride and local brews.
-
Modern Calligraphy Workshop at Idiom Brewing Co.
1-2:30 p.m. — Idiom Brewing Co. — Ticketed event — Discover the elegant art of modern calligraphy while enjoying drinks and a creative atmosphere.
-
Frederick Independent Schools Admissions Fair
Join us on April 28 for the Frederick Independent Schools Alliance admissions fair, where you can learn about non-public-school options in the area.
-
Celeste Ng Meet & Greet
7:30-9 p.m. — Weinberg Center for the Arts — $75 — Enjoy light refreshments while meeting the acclaimed author Celeste Ng and getting autographs.
-
First Friday Fun
9:30-10:30 a.m. — Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums — Free entry — Enjoy games and crafts for parent and child bonding and learning every month.
-
Frederick Running Festival
5-9 p.m. — Frederick Fairgrounds — Free entry — Experience a fun-filled evening of running festivities and community spirit.
-
The Great Gatsby Ballet
6-7:30 p.m. — Weinberg Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the glitz, glamour, and tragic romance of the Roaring Twenties through stunning ballet.
-
Frederick Greek Festival
3 PM – 10 PM — 920 W 7th St, Frederick, MD — Free entry — Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine, live music, and vibrant dance performances at this festive community celebration.
-
Mother Son Dance
5-6:30 p.m. — Fred Astaire Dance Studios — Snack and drink included — Enjoy a fun night bonding with your son on the dance floor.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Frederick
Welcome to the Daily Frederick, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Frederick, Maryland community. If you like the Daily Frederick, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Frederick.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Frederick and across Maryland. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Frederick
A free Frederick community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most critical news for the community every day.
- No spam
- Daily emails, only news! We never sell your data.
© Daily Frederick. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyfrederick.com/sitemap