Friday, December 6th, 2024

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Good morning, Frederick. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of December.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ David Clayton Hanson's trial for attempted 1st-degree murder and related charges concludes with both sides resting their cases in Frederick County Circuit Court. WFMD
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 73 percent of Frederick County Public Schools received four or five-star ratings from the Maryland State Department of Education for 2023 and 2024, outperforming the state average. WFMD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Katie Nash was elected as Frederick City Council President and Derek Shackelford as Vice President, vowing to work together to improve efficiency and responsiveness of city government. WFMD
SHOP NEWS
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Candy Cane Dash 5K and 1K
Experience a festive and enjoyable 5K dash through the scenic Baker Park in Frederick, Maryland, with proceeds benefiting Girls on the Run of Mid and Western Maryland.
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Tidings of Joy: A Christmas Concert with the Frederick Chorale
Celebrate the holiday season with beautiful choral music performed by the Frederick Chorale in a historic Roman Catholic Church setting.
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Festival of Lights at City Hall
The Festival of Lights is a community tradition featuring carols, inspirational messages, and a candle-lighting ceremony for all ages.
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Kris Kringle Procession Parade
This annual parade showcases the small-town charm of Frederick with festive activities including the lighting of the City Tree.
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Merry & Bright Holiday Lights Experience
Experience a festive holiday lights tour in Downtown Frederick aboard a vintage London Double Decker bus, complete with a digital photo with Santa and complimentary hot cocoa.
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A Christmas Carol at Weinberg Center for the Arts
A retelling of Charles Dickens' classic, this performance showcases Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation through the visits from the spirits of Christmas.
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BeLocal Frederick Holiday Networking Social at JoJo's
The BeLocal Frederick Holiday Networking Social invites local business owners and residents to connect over food and drinks while supporting a local charity.
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Free Laundry Day Community Event
Maryland Physicians Care will be available at Spot Laundromat to provide information on Medicaid coverage and benefits for members during this community service event.
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Jason Hannan Live Performance
Jason Hannan, a country and bluegrass singer-songwriter from the DC area, will perform live at Steinhardt Brewing Company, showcasing his original songs featured on various radio stations.
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