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Frederick
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Frederick. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and Boys & Girls Clubs of Frederick County hosted the third annual Badges for Baseball Camp at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove, which offered baseball drills and games for local kids—helping them learn teamwork. Local officials said the event boosted confidence in young athletes. Frederick News-Post
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Frederick County Grand Jury indicted ten people on Friday including Thomas Dontrell Smallwood, 38 of Cumberland, who is charged with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine after a July 8th traffic stop on Interstate 70 — the cases now move to Circuit Court for trial scheduling. WFMD
- ➤ Maryland man Kilmar Abrego Garcia was released from custody in Tennessee and is now heading back home under ICE supervision after an unlawful detention and deportation drew national outrage—his lawyer said he will have 72 hours to plan with his lawyer if the government tries to deport him again. Daily Voice
- ➤ Frederick police arrested 21 year old Malkin Kevin Martin on August 20 following a traffic stop on Hamilton Avenue — a police canine detected suspected drugs in his white sedan which was searched to reveal a manufactured handgun without a serial number and suspected crack cocaine — and he was taken to detention. City of Frederick
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two FCPS students received $1,500 scholarships each from the Nymeo Federal Credit Union Believe & Achieve program—Elle Sloan from Oakdale High School and Christina Wallace from Linganore High School. Frederick News-Post
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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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Free Lunch Event
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM — Frederick Rescue Mission — Free meal — Connect with Maryland Physicians Care and learn about Medicaid benefits while enjoying a free lunch.
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Magic Show: Mystery & Mayhem
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Frederick Magic Theater & Lounge — Check event page for details — Enjoy an evening filled with mesmerizing magic and delightful pre-show experiences.
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Alive @ Five with The Freddie Long Band
5-8 p.m. — Carroll Creek Outdoor Amphitheater — $6 — Enjoy an evening of live music and local cuisine at this vibrant outdoor happy hour.
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Key Stage Grand Opening
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Maryland Ensemble Theatre — Free entry — Celebrate the unveiling of MET's newly renovated performance space with a ribbon cutting and reception.
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Afroflavor Festival
6 PM - 12 AM — 50 Carroll Creek Way, Frederick, MD — Details pending — Celebrate authentic African cuisine at this vibrant community festival.
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Frederick Market Street Mile
9-10 a.m. — YMCA of Frederick County MD — Check the event page for details — A community running event supporting local runners since 1975.
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Dale Carnegie Course in Effective Communications and Human Relations
Unlock your potential with the Dale Carnegie® Course in Leadership, Communication, and Human Relations—starting September 16. This 9-week interactive and participative journey (Mondays, 5:30–9:00 PM) empowers you to build confidence, speak with impact, manage stress, and connect authentically. 📞 Contact Darryl Glick at 240.505.1682 or 📧[email protected] to enroll!
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Alive @ Five with Edwin Ortiz y La Mafia Del Guaguanco
4:30-5 p.m. — Carroll Creek Outdoor Amphitheater — $6 entry — Enjoy a salsa dance lesson followed by live music and happy hour vibes.
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D60 Band Live in Concert
8-11 p.m. — Rockwell Brewery — $5 cover — Get ready for an epic night of high-energy rock and nostalgic hits from the 90's and 2000's.
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