Frederick Housing Task Force Sees Potential for 4,000 New Homes
Frederick’s Affordable Housing Task Force says city-controlled changes could help add about 4,000 housing units over the next decade.
Frederick, MD
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Frederick police schedule National Night Out for Aug. 4
The Frederick Police Department has scheduled a citywide National Night Out event for Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m.
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Frederick County schedules two-week Shookstown Road closure beginning Aug. 3
Frederick County says Shookstown Road between Gambrill Park Road and Edgewood Church Road is scheduled to close beginning Monday, Aug. 3, for approximately two weeks, weather permitting.
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Frederick County lists Brunswick’s Aug. 4 municipal election as canceled
Frederick County’s 2026 municipal-election schedule marks Brunswick’s Aug. 4 election as canceled. The county page lists July 14 as Brunswick’s registration deadline but does not state why the election was canceled or list a replacement date.
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Frederick County pauses new data-center development after Maryland Supreme Court decision
Frederick County has announced a pause on new data-center development after a Maryland Supreme Court decision involving a proposed referendum on a 2,615-acre data-center zone near Adamstown.
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NWS issued flash-flood watch for Frederick during July heavy-rain threat
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Frederick on July 9, 2026, warning that heavy rainfall could produce flash flooding across northeastern Maryland and nearby areas.
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Frederick police respond to reported attempted armed robbery involving handgun
Frederick Police Department officers were dispatched July 15 to the 1000 block of Carlton Place after a report of an attempted armed robbery involving a handgun.
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Frederick County schools approve $330,000 to expand Judy Center hub at Thurmont Primary
The Frederick County Board of Education approved $330,000 in Maryland grant funding to expand a Judy Center Early Learning Hub at Thurmont Primary School.
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Frederick police investigate crash at Frederick Shopping Center
Frederick police said their Crash Reconstruction Team is investigating a July 13 crash at the Frederick Shopping Center on West Seventh Street.
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Frederick’s FY2027 budget takes effect after unanimous council approval
Frederick City Council unanimously adopted Mayor Michael O’Connor’s FY2027 budget proposal on May 29. The city’s financial plan took effect July 1.
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Frederick considers shared-room housing rules for lower-cost options
Frederick is reviewing a zoning amendment for shared-room housing, with unresolved questions about leases, occupancy, parking and tenant protections.
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Ice, City Hall, and Recovery Efforts Shape Frederick’s Friday
Frederick, MD — February 6, 2026 — Ice sculptures light up downtown, a new councilmember is sworn in, and a townhouse fire displaces families.
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Frederick, MD — February 5, 2026 — Local News Update
Frederick, MD — February 5, 2026 — A two-alarm fire destroyed a townhouse on Jennings Court, displacing nine residents, including four children. The cause is under investigation…
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Frederick, MD — January 30, 2026 — Local News Update
Frederick, MD — January 30, 2026 — A recent winter storm has led to school closures and a snow emergency in Frederick, MD. Residents are advised to stay updated on local conditi…