Daily
Frederick
Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
Good morning, Frederick. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A National Night Out event on Tuesday night at Hill Street Park featured a DJ playing music and the aroma of burgers and hot dogs from a grill—creating a festive mood that brought local residents together. Frederick News-Post
- ➤ Volunteers in Frederick are using Collective Church’s Next Steps program to complete 30 service projects for local non-profits fighting hunger and addressing community needs—showing strong local support. The group will hold a Sunday shop-a-thon—planned to collect food for those in need. DC News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ State troopers patrolled I-70 in Frederick, Howard and Washington counties last Saturday, issuing 233 citations and warnings while making five DUI arrests and stopping four drivers for speeding over 89 mph in a 40-minute period — authorities urged drivers to slow down, drive sober and stay alert. WFMD
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Former Capital Gazette editor will discuss his new book on the newspaper attack at an event in Frederick — details on timing and location are yet to be announced. Frederick News-Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Since July 28, four career firefighters—including one captain, one technician, and two firefighter/EMTs—have been assigned to Station 21 at Wolfsville Fire Hall in Myersville. They will work Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., a collaboration to improve response times and enhance community safety. WFMD
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A 13-year-old baton twirler from Frederick will compete in an international event in Italy — she is carrying on a nearly 50-year family legacy. 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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