Daily
Frederick
Sunday, August 24th, 2025
Good morning, Frederick. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Thousands celebrated unity at the Black Frederick Festival on Carroll Creek as the aroma of fried fish & the beat of rap music filled downtown, bringing the community together. The event highlighted local culture and festive energy for all attendees. Frederick News-Post
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Maryland father of three Kilmar Abrego Garcia was released from custody in Tennessee after an administrative error led to his deportation to El Salvador and now must report to ICE's Baltimore Field Office by Monday morning (to accept a plea for remand to Costa Rica) to avoid deportation to Uganda (alleged human smuggling charges remain pending). Daily Voice
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Maryland Department of Health confirmed the first human WestNile virus case when an adult from central Maryland tested positive on Saturday and is recovering. Officials urge residents to remove standing pools where mosquitoes breed—warning that the virus spreads through infected bites. Daily Voice
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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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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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