Daily
Frederick
Friday, July 11th, 2025
Good morning, Frederick. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Anika Robertson took a deep breath a few minutes after a national TV show spotlighted her family's Frederick restaurant Callahan's on Wednesday night—bringing wider attention to the local business. Frederick News-Post
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Frederick County deputies stopped a vehicle on I-70 near New Design Road at 10:30 p.m. on July 8 and, after a K9 unit alerted them to a narcotic odor, searched the car—finding 33 containers of suspected fentanyl weighing over 45 pounds and 12 containers of suspected cocaine weighing over 8 grams—and arrested 38-year-old Thomas Smallwood without bond, who now faces multiple possession charges and is under supervision for a 2022 armed robbery. DC News Now
- ➤ Thomas Smallwood, 38, a convicted armed robber on parole from Cumberland, was arrested after a Tuesday night traffic stop on I-70 near New Design Road on July 8 when deputies and a K9 unit found about 45.7 grams of fentanyl and 8.4 grams of cocaine in his vehicle — he now faces multiple charges and is held without bond. Daily Voice
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ City Hall is hosting a new exhibition—Creative Expressions—that will be on view until August 4 for local residents to enjoy art. City of Frederick
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Frederick County has designated the area near the Monocacy MARC Station off Urbana Pike as a Transit-Oriented Development site — a move that gives the county access to financial and planning resources for transit-centered improvements. The designation lasts for 10 years — MDOT officials will meet annually to track development progress. Frederick County
- ➤ The State Highway Administration began improving US Route 40-A in Middletown between Summerswood Drive and Edgemont Road; crews filled depressions, milled the pavement, and installed a new surface—motorists face single lane closures on weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Francis O. Day Company will use electronic message boards, signs, barrels and cones to warn drivers, and work is expected to finish by October weather permitting. WFMD
- ➤ The former head of the U.S. Cyber Command will speak at New Spire Stages in Frederick in September. Frederick News-Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fifty-five cyclists will compete this Saturday at Frederick’s 11th annual National Clustered Spires High Wheel Race+ the event will feature riders pedaling to a medal finish in a long-running local tradition. Frederick News-Post
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Orases 25th Anniversary Celebration
4-5:30 p.m. — Orases — Free entry — Celebrate 25 years of impactful partnerships and enjoy delicious treats and a ribbon cutting ceremony.
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Run for the Pie 10K
8:00–10:00 a.m. — The Birthday Barn — Free for FSRC Members — Participate in a unique race where you bring a pie to share with fellow runners.
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Frederick Maryland Comic Con
9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. — Clarion Inn Frederick Event Center — $10 admission — Explore a vast array of comic books, collectibles, and enjoy cosplay at this local comic con.
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Wind is Energy Workshop
2-3 p.m. — C. Burr Artz Public Library — Free entry — Explore the science of wind through storytelling and create your own pinwheel.
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More than Modern — Revolution Modern Dance
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — The Center. Sound. Mind. Body. — $15 — Dive into self-expression through modern dance in a supportive environment.
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Young Rembrandts Art History with the Masters Pastel Drawing
12:30-3:30 p.m. — Ballenger Creek Park — Fee applicable — Engage in five days of creative pastel drawing while exploring notable art history.
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Frederick Keys vs. Williamsport Crosscutters
3:00-10:59 p.m. — Nymeo Field At Harry Grove Stadium — Check event site for ticket prices — Experience the excitement of the Frederick Keys battling the Williamsport Crosscutters live.
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The Garage Presents at Sky Stage: New Clarity, Mancala, and Odelia
7-10 p.m. — Frederick Arts Council: Sky Stage — $10, under 12 free — Experience three emerging bands live under the stars in a unique local takeover.
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Kid’s Wilderness & Foraging Adventure
9 AM – 3 PM — Fox Haven Farm and Learning Center — $350 for the week — Kids embark on a wild journey to learn outdoor skills and forge a deep connection with nature.
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Creative Modern Dance Class
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — The Center. Sound. Mind. Body. — $ — Explore self-expression through Modern Dance in a welcoming environment.
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