Daily
Frederick
Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
Good morning, Frederick. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ United Way held its Stuff the Bus Campaign Collection Day to gather donations for local families in need. Photos taken at the event (organized by community volunteers) show residents dropping off items to support the drive. Frederick News-Post
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A popular French bakery chain will open its new location on Golden Mile by the end of summer + local residents will soon enjoy fresh French baked goods. Frederick News-Post
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bestselling novelist Marjan Kamali will visit Frederick for a conversation with local writer Curious Iguana at 6:30 p.m. on August 13 at the Frederick Book Arts Center—timed with the paperback release. The event will offer local readers insight into the authors' works. Frederick News-Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Frederick County Public Schools will start the 2025-2026 school year on Wednesday, August 20th and the Student Homelessness Initiative Partnership will help students facing homelessness. The group will work with these students to keep them in school—addressing challenges like unreliable transportation and unstable housing to help them succeed. WFMD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced a new clean energy grant program that will provide millions for facility upgrades and clean energy projects to Frederick County and other local governments. The program aims to help local governments improve their facilities and energy systems in the coming months. Frederick News-Post
- ➤ City Council candidate Peter Brehm said on a podcast with The Frederick News-Post he is willing to revisit a charter amendment that would let non-citizens vote in city elections — his comments come as the local primary nears. Frederick News-Post
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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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Minecraft Modding Adventure Camp
9 AM – 4 PM — iCode Urbana — Cost unavailable — Campers will unleash their creativity by learning to create Minecraft mods.
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Marjan Kamali Book Signing and Discussion
6:30-7:45 p.m. — Frederick Book Arts Center — Free entry — Join bestselling author Marjan Kamali as she discusses her novel and signs copies.
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Frederick Arts Council Sky Stage Concert
11 PM – 2 AM — FAC's Sky Stage — $10 (under age 12 free) — Enjoy slouch and riff rock from Good Time Jordie and Dumb Valley, plus electro-funk jams by DJ Daryltron.
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CRANKNIC 4
11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. — Amvets Post #2 "The Farm" — No refund policy — Experience a lively outdoor music event featuring several talented acts.
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Lisa Gardner: Kiss Her Goodbye Book Discussion
2-3:30 p.m. — Frederick Book Arts Center — Ticketed event — Dive into Lisa Gardner's latest thriller 'Kiss Her Goodbye' with a live discussion and book signing.
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Free Laundry Day
10 A.M. - 2 P.M. — Spot Laundromat — Free laundry services — Chat with Medicaid representatives while you get your laundry done.
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Brunswick Community Festival
4:30-9 p.m. — Burkittsville Ruritan Club — Cost varies — Enjoy family fun with a petting zoo, games, and live music along with local food and auctions.
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Frederick City Amateur Golf Championship
Two days — Clustered Spires Golf Club — Entry fee required — Compete in a 36 hole stroke play tournament flighted by handicap for amateur golfers.
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Alive @ Five Festival Featuring Wild Planes
5-11 p.m. — Carroll Creek Outdoor Amphitheater — Free entry — Enjoy a lively performance by the New York rock band Wild Planes at this festive outdoor concert.
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Virtual Graduate Admission Cafe
Go further with a graduate degree from Hood College! Join our virtual event on August 7th at 12pm or 5:30pm to explore programs, meet faculty and students, and learn about admission and funding opportunities.
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The chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.
~ Benjamin Franklin
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