Good morning, Frederick.

A Veteran Services Center held a 9/11 commemoration on Friday — marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks — where veterans received quilt hugs and chaplains delivered reflections during the unveiling of a wooden memorial.

Sharon Linton recalled how her late son, Alan Patrick Linton Jr., who died in the 9/11 twin towers attack, might recognize his childhood home and Ballenger Creek neighborhood as she shared personal memories of Frederick.

A piece of steel from the World Trade Center South Tower rests at Fort Detrick as a tribute marking 25 years since Sept.

11 — linking current observers with the memories of that day.

Frederick native Zearria Watterson was named one of 16 Woltemade Economics + Business Fellows at Ohio Wesleyan University for the 2026-2027 academic year.

The fellowship offers hands-on opportunities that could boost her future in business and economics.

Frederick County plans a new 50-plus community center in Brunswick to offer programs + wellness + social activities.

County Executive Jessica Fitzwater said the county purchased 13.4 acres from the Hope Family and construction will begin in fiscal year 2028 to meet growing needs among older residents.

Frederick City Council discussed reducing property taxes for the planned affordable housing project at Wormans Mill Court (meeting on Thursday) and will decide next steps following further review.