Daily
Frederick
Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Good morning, Frederick. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ For 25 years, the Rotary Club of Frederick has donated books to Books for International Goodwill (BIG) as part of its Rotary District 7620 project, supporting local literacy and outreach. Frederick News-Post
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rowan Digital Infrastructure has insisted on a long-term commitment in Frederick County after residents expressed concerns over reports alleging a possible sale. The company affirmed its support & will continue to invest locally. Frederick News-Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Frederick County Public Schools held a budget listening session Wednesday where community members called for higher teacher salaries and support staff wages, plus improved environmental practices to shape fiscal year 2027 priorities (FCPS). Frederick News-Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ An investigation at Fort Detrick found that a hole in a hazmat suit was intentionally made (pointing to a safety lapse) and led to a work stoppage (affecting daily operations) among researchers. Frederick News-Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Middletown's boys basketball team stayed undefeated as strong defense helped them beat rival Walkersville with Trevor Beard swatting a key jump shot out of bounds. Frederick News-Post
-
A Joyful Christmas with Eileen Ivers
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Weinberg Center for the Arts — Tickets from $20 — Experience a festive celebration of Irish roots and spirit with Grammy-winning fiddle virtuoso Eileen Ivers.
-
20th Annual Messiah Sing Along
8-11 p.m. — Weinberg Center for the Arts — $25-$30 — Celebrate the season by singing along to Handel’s Messiah with a full chorus and orchestra.
-
Candlelight Tour of Historic Houses of Worship
3-8 p.m. — Calvary United Methodist Church — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with a tour of Frederick's stunning historic architecture and local history.
-
Revolution Modern Dance Class
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — The Center. Sound. Mind. Body. — Registration required — Explore creative movement and self-expression in a welcoming dance environment.
-
Fred Astaire New Year's Eve Dance Party
8:00 PM - 11:59 PM — Fred Astaire Dance Studios — Check event details for ticket prices — Let's ring in the New Year with a bang at our epic dance party!
-
Learn to Salsa
4-6 p.m. — The City of Frederick Parks and Recreation — Fee required — Discover the vibrant world of salsa dancing and enhance your rhythm and footwork skills.
-
Free Chair One Fitness Class
Time not specified — Homewood Patio Homes at Frederick — Free — Enjoy a seated, music-driven full-body workout suitable for all abilities, especially seniors and those recovering from injury.
-
Swan Lake - International Ballet Stars
7-8:30 p.m. — Weinberg Center for the Arts — Ticket prices start at $86 — Experience a timeless ballet classic performed by international stars.
-
The Unholy Three Screening
3:00 – 4:26 PM — Weinberg Center for the Arts — Ticketed event — Experience the classic silent film accompanied by live Wurlitzer organ music and an introduction to its cinematic legacy.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Frederick
Welcome to the Daily Frederick, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Frederick, Maryland community. If you like the Daily Frederick, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Frederick.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Frederick and across Maryland. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Frederick
A free Frederick community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyfrederick.com/sitemap