Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of July.
Good morning, Frederick.
🎭 Culture
Musician Duane Betts brings his roots rock sound and family legacy to Frederick.
He grew up surrounded by guitars and road cases marked with airline stickers (a nod to his family's unique business heritage).
🎓 Education
A local nonprofit is launching an initiative to help families navigate dyslexia and other learning differences in Frederick.
The program will offer targeted resources and guidance to support affected children and their caregivers.
Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) saw small gains in English and Math scores from the 2026 MCAP tests, with major improvements in Algebra 2 and Geometry.
The results highlight progress in student performance across the district.
Frederick Community College will redesign its short-term workforce training programs so students can later use federal Pell Grants to help pay for them; it will continue offering its current class schedules until the updated courses launch.
This change aims to expand affordable training options for local students.
🎉 Frederick Events
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Trauma Specialists' 10th Anniversary Celebration
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Delaplaine Arts Center — Free entry — Celebrate a decade of community care with lunch, networking, and live podcasting.
Comedy Night - Key City Improv
8:30-11:30 p.m. — Maryland Ensemble Theatre — Tickets start at $52 — Experience a night of laughter with Key City Improv at one of Frederick's beloved local venues.
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