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Frederick
Friday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, Frederick. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A developer outlined plans for two new data centers on Frederick’s east side at a forum + the projects are in proposal and could bring new technology jobs to the area. Frederick News-Post
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The platinum-selling band Squirrel Nut Zippers is set to perform a New Orleans jazz tribute at the Weinberg Center for the Arts on Saturday, Apr. 25 at 8 p.m. Frederick News-Post
- ➤ Local dancer Eve Haines will present Radium — a tribute performance inspired by the 1920s Radium Girls who fought for safer work conditions. The event, rooted in her Frederick background, will connect a historic struggle with today’s creative expression. Frederick News-Post
- ➤ Frederick Album Club invites locals to a music meet-up that celebrates belonging and fresh starts; founder Katie Sharbaugh launched the club after moving here post-college. Frederick News-Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Frederick County Board of Education approved a policy allowing alternative flags (like the pride and Confederate flags) in classrooms if they do not disrupt lessons; the decision came Wednesday after debate. Frederick News-Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Frederick County face overnight lane closures on Route 15 starting Sunday night for guardrail installation between the Potomac River bridge and Mountville Road in Point of Rocks. The project will last about one week with work performed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., weather permitting. WFMD
- ➤ Maryland will receive over $823,000 from FEMA to elevate two structures above the floodplain & prevent flood damage. The funding is part of a $6.7 million package announced for communities in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia to reduce long-term flood risks. WFMD
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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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Off-Key: An Improvised Musical
8:30-9:30 p.m. — Maryland Ensemble Theatre — $15 — Experience a one-of-a-kind musical performance created from audience suggestions with live music.
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Arthur and Friends Make a Musical!
1:30-4:30 p.m. — Maryland Ensemble Theatre — $17 – $20 — Join Arthur and friends in a fun, family-friendly musical where being yourself takes center stage.
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FAC Happy Birthday Video
In celebration of the Frederick Arts Council's 50th anniversary, we are documenting testimonies from those whose lives are made better by the arts and the work of the Frederick Arts Council, and we invite you to join us at the YMCA Ausherman Arts Center next Thursday, May 14th at noon to be featured on film sharing your powerful experience of the impact of the arts or a simple "Happy Birthday" to the FAC. This reel will be featured during the FAC's 50th Anniversary Gala on November 7th, with event details available at FrederickArtsCouncil.org.
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Oh Crit: Improv Comedy and Dungeons & Dragons
8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. — Maryland Ensemble Theatre — $15.00 — Experience an epic evening of improv comedy intertwined with Dungeons & Dragons in a fun-filled adventure.
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