Daily
Frederick
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Good morning, Frederick. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents will gather today at 7 p.m. at Baker Park near Fleming and College Avenues — honoring Charlie Kirk with a vigil for prayer and reflection. WFMD
- ➤ On Wednesday, youths spent five hours at the Great Frederick Fair showing off their goats, including does, kids, and dry yearlings—while rain pattered and bleats filled the air. Frederick News-Post
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Live at Hub City Vinyl has opened its second stage to host live music in Frederick — the expansion aims to boost local cultural events and offer more performance opportunities for community artists. Frederick News-Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Frederick residents are invited to share their feedback on MDOT’s draft Consolidated Transportation Program for Fiscal Years 2026—2031 at a meeting scheduled for September 24 at 6 p.m. at Winchester Hall on E. Church Street—officials will also broadcast the meeting live for those unable to attend in person. Frederick County
- ➤ Motorists at the intersection of Old Frederick Road and Devilbiss Bridge Road will see new stop signs installed on all four legs beginning on Wednesday, October 1st — Frederick County officials decided that adding the sign along Old Frederick Road improves traffic safety. WFMD
- ➤ Frederick County Council’s 2026 legislative package includes a proposal to create a new subclass of taxable business personal property for datacenters—officials will review the measure in upcoming sessions. Frederick News-Post
- ➤ CSX will close the Doubs Road railroad crossing near Adamstown on or about Sept. 29 for about three days to upgrade the crossing with new asphalt—motorists are advised to follow detour signs along New Design Road, Mountville Road, Ballenger Creek Pike and Pleasant View Road. WFMD
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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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Clutch Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Frederick Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of powerful instrumental music with Joe Lally and the Messthetics.
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AWLFC Paws and Claws 5K and 1 Mile Walk
7-10 a.m. — Baker Park — Registration required by September 1, 2025 — Bring your dog for a scenic run through historic Frederick.
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The True and Lucky Life of a Turtle Book Celebration
5-7 p.m. — Curious Iguana — Free entry — Celebrate the heartwarming tale of a turtle's journey with bestselling author Sy Montgomery and illustrator Matt Patterson.
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Cocktails & Carousels
The Frederick Arts Council is holding a unique fall fundraiser called Cocktails and Carousels on Sept. 24, 5:30-8:30, wherein carousel figures donated by the Frederick Keys and redesigned by talented area artists will be auctioned off. For tickets and more information visit www.frederickartscouncil.org
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Cocktails & Carousels
The Frederick Arts Council is holding a unique fall fundraiser called Cocktails and Carousels on Sept. 24, 5:30-8:30, wherein carousel figures donated by the Frederick Keys and redesigned by talented area artists will be auctioned off. For tickets and more information visit www.frederickartscouncil.org
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HOOD TALKS - AI and the Future of Health Care
Join us for our next HOOD TALKS - AI and the Future of Healthcare, a live virtual event led by Dr. Tim Coffin, our program director of Health Informatics. The event will take place on Sept. 25th at noon via Zoom!
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Washington Writers' Publishing House Literary Evening
7-9 p.m. — Frederick Book Arts Center — Paid venue parking — Enjoy an evening featuring the Washington Writers' Publishing House and literary arts.
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Book Signing at Barnes & Noble
Noon — Barnes & Noble at Francis Scott Key Mall — Free entry — Meet the author and get your book signed during this exciting stop on the Happyland Tour.
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2025 Key City Foundation Oktoberfest 5K Fun Run
9 a.m.–12 p.m. — Baker Park — Registration details pending — Enjoy a festive 5K run in celebration of Oktoberfest with friends and family.
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Harvest Moon Tea Ceremony & Custom Tea Crafting
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM — The Simple Life - Metaphysical Marketplace — $ — Celebrate the Harvest Moon with a tea ceremony and create a custom blend infused with your intentions.
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