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Frederick
Thursday, May 1st, 2025
Good morning, Frederick. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On April 30, firefighters from Frederick, Loudon and Jefferson Counties responded to a fire at 4 Concord Drive in Brunswick when smoke was seen in the attic—Animal Control rescued the dogs and no injuries were reported. WFMD
- ➤ Maryland mother Margo Cook, 39, who works at Boonsboro Elementary and cares for two children, was hit by a car while walking her dog in Greencastle, Pennsylvania on April 25 and suffered severe head and leg injuries that required emergency skull and leg surgeries, and she is now recovering at a shock trauma center plus her community is raising funds to cover her rising medical expenses. Daily Voice
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pretzel and Pizza Creations has been a downtown Frederick staple for over 30 years—its menu and operations evolving as the neighborhood changes. The business now adjusts its style to meet local demands. Frederick News-Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At a Wednesday hearing, critics told the Frederick County Board of Education that the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget of 988 million dollars—a five-percent increase—is too heavy on administrators and out of step with low student performance rates. Testifiers urged lowering administrator salaries and reevaluating school spending as the system faces a 21.7 million-dollar deficit. WFMD
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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.
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Frederick Running Festival
5-9 p.m. — Frederick Fairgrounds — Free entry — Experience a fun-filled evening of running festivities and community spirit.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
12-2 p.m. — Ceresville Mansion — Ticket required — Celebrate Mother's Day with delightful teas and scrumptious pastries in a charming setting.
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Safeguards For Agents & Clients
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. — Dutch's Daughter — Free entry — Equip and protect your agency and clients with insights at this free CE/CLE seminar.
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2025 Guitars for Girls Fundraiser
6:30–9:30 p.m. — Olde Mother Brewing — Support a musical cause — Enjoy live performances and contribute to Guitars for Girls.
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Maryland Iron Festival
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, Inc. — Costs vary — Create your own iron tile and witness an exciting live iron pour at this unique local festival.
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Senior Exercise
9-10 a.m. — William R. Talley Recreation Center — Free entry — Stay active and engaged with a community exercise program designed for seniors.
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