Good morning, Frederick.

Dan Caiola announced his new restaurant The Banyan in downtown Frederick, offering a three-level dining experience with an indoor speakeasy & a rooftop dining area.

Frederick County Public Schools will ban cellphone use for the upcoming school year; some students, teachers, and parents support the change while questioning its logistics (details under review).

Maryland food banks will get more than 2 million eggs and $120,000 from a federal settlement that ended price-fixing by major egg producers - efforts led by DOJ and state AGs.

The move aims to ease rising food costs for local families.

The Appalachian Trail spans 2,198 miles and now passes through Frederick County, as Thurmont local Nora Dugan embarks on a journey she never expected.

Her adventure marks a fresh chapter in local outdoor activities.

Construction work is expected to start in July on the Brickworks property on the edge of downtown where a residential and retail project will eventually add more than a thousand new spaces to the area.

The planned development aims to boost local housing and shopping options.

Thurmont Maryland Arts & Craft Show

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Thurmont Community Park — Free admission — Discover original art and handmade crafts while enjoying a vibrant vendor market atmosphere.

Nicholas Paré and The Jags LIVE in Concert

8-11 p.m. — Rockwell Brewery — Ticket Prices Vary — Enjoy an energetic night of guitar-driven rock music with Nicholas Paré and The Jags at a local brewery.

Cardenales de Nuevo León at Great Frederick Fair

12-3 p.m. — Frederick Fairgrounds — Ticketed event — Experience an exciting day of music with Cardenales de Nuevo León and other artists.

Elite Summer Soccer Clinic

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Toca Juniors Soccer Complex — $150 per week — Train with UEFA licensed coaches in an elite environment for young soccer players.

Jennifer Lynn Barnes: The Gilded Blade Book Release Event

6-7 p.m. — Downtown Community Room at ERUCC — Tickets required — Celebrate the release of the final book in the Inheritance Games Saga with NYT bestselling author Jennifer Lynn Barnes.

Next Stop Comedy

8-10 p.m. — Steinhardt Brewing Company — Live comedy show — Enjoy a night of laughter with stand-up performances at a local favorite brewery.

Frederick Maryland Comic Con

9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. — Clarion Inn Frederick Event Center — $10 admission — Celebrate a decade of comics with vendors, artists, and cosplay at this vibrant local comic convention.

TrendTastic Summer Camp for Kids

Mon-Fri, Jul 20-24 — Kidcreate Studio - Frederick — Check website for pricing — Inspire creativity with trendy art projects and character drawing for young artists.

Make Your Own Slime

12:00 – 3:00 p.m. — Dancing Bear Toys and Games — Ticket required — Kids can learn to create their own slime and take home a gooey masterpiece.

COGO Full Moon Sound Healing Under the Sky

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Frederick Arts Council: Sky Stage — Donations welcome — Experience a peaceful sound healing session under the full moon with yoga and crystal bowls.