Town Hall to Discuss Flood Recovery

Mayor Michael O’Connor has scheduled a town hall style meeting at 7 p.m. on July 10, in the Boardroom in City Hall to offer updates and answer the public’s questions concerning recovery from flooding that occurred in May.

ISpires App Upgrade Enhances Citizen Engagement, Communications

The City of Frederick announces an upgrade to the iSpires App, released today to the public.
A complete redesign of the free app enables “push notifications” from the City.

June 27 Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting Agenda

The June 27 meeting agenda is published.

Summer Food Service Program Offers Lunch to Youth

The Summer Food Service Program, operated locally by the Frederick Community Action Agency (FCAA), provides a free lunchtime meal for children and youth who would typically qualify for free- or reduced-price meals through the public school system.

Beginning Monday, June 18, and continuing through Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, a free lunch will be served Monday through Friday (except Wednesday, July 4)

KICK-OFF CELEBRATIONS: This year, the FCAA will be sponsoring two Summer Meals Kick-Off Celebrati...

Healthy City Honors

Healthy City Honors
For healthy living initiatives, The City of Frederick was promoted to a platinum level HEAL leader during the Maryland Municipal League Summer Conference on June 12.

Appreciation for Garbage Collectors

Sunday was Global Garbage Man Day, and The City of Frederick joins in the recognition by celebrating its refuse collectors this week.
Mayor Michael O’Connor will proclaim this Sanitation Worker Week on June 21.

Disaster Assistance Available Following Flood

The U.S. Small Business Administration will provide disaster assistance in the form of low-interest loans to homeowners, renters, businesses, non-profits and co-ops, who apply and qualify.

Public Meetings the Week of June 18

The schedule for public meetings the week of June 18 is published.

City, County File Lawsuits Against Drug Makers Over Opioid Crisis

The City of Frederick and Frederick County join many other state and municipal jurisdictions filing lawsuits against drug manufacturers and distributors for their role in the opioid crisis nationwide.

Free Summer Music Concerts Continue

Celebrate Frederick has lined up music to fill summer's Sunday evenings.

Celebrate Frederick's 2018 Summer Concert Series, features free musical performances, in the Baker Park Band Shell.

While each series performance is free to the public, the Summer Concert Series Committee encourages each guest to bring a canned food item i...

Fourth Friday Q&A With Mayor June 22

The next Fourth Friday informal question and answer session with Mayor Michael O’Connor is scheduled for June 22, at the IHOB restaurant in Market Square.

America's Got Talent Sal "The Voice" Valentinetti

Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti took NBC’s hit show America's Got Talent (AGT) by storm during its 2016 season and now he is coming to the Weinberg Center for the Arts on Friday, September 14, 2018.

Media Contact:Robert Mafia, Seaspray Entertainment973-714-8046| maffia07821@hotmail.com

Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti took NBC’s hit show America's Got Talent (AGT) by storm during its 2016 season and now he is coming to the We...

June 20 Workshop Agenda

The June 20 Mayor and Board of Aldermen workshop agenda is published.

June 21 Mayor and Board Agenda

The agenda for the June 21, 2018, Mayor and Board of Aldermen public hearing is published.
Note: the meeting will be in the Municipal Annex, 140 W. Patrick St.

Sunday, Free Summer Music Concerts Start Up

Janglebachs to perform: Enjoy the music that changed the world and the lives of the generations that followed influencing the British Invasion, West-Coast Psychedelic, Country Rock, Pop and Soul.

Celebrate Frederick is kicking off the 2018 Summer Concert Series, featuring 12 free musical performances, Sunday, June 10, in the Baker Park Band Shell from 7 to 8:30 p.m. with The Janglebachs, presented by Tobacco Free Frederick.

The series's opening nig...

Revised: Public Meetings the Week of June 11

A revised schedule of public meetings for the week of June 11 is published

Ft. Detrick Repairing Sterilization Plant

Fort Detrick officials announced June 1 that its Steam Sterilization Plant is undergoing repairs following recent flooding in the Frederick area.

Fort Detrick said it is taking the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of its employees and the surrounding community. All local, state and federal officials have been notified and will be provided with regular updates on the status of the plant. F...

Meetings Moved from Boardroom; TV Coverage Affected

Until further notice, no public meetings will be in the City Hall boardroom. Meetings have been moved from the boardroom to the Municipal Annex, 140 W. Patrick St. No other meeting rooms in City Hall are affected.

During the construction period, no meetings will be aired live on the City's Channel 99. Meetings that are usually televised will be streamed live as usual at www.cityoffrederick.com, and will be rebroadcast on Channel 99. 

Work has begun to moder...

June 6 Agenda

The agenda for the June 6 Mayor and Board of Aldermen workshop is published. The meeting will be at the Municipal Annex, 140 W. Patrick St., not at City Hall.

Public Meetings the Week of June 4

The schedule of public meetings the week of June 4 is published.

Finance Department Wins Recognition

The City's Finance Department received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017.

Finance Director Gerry Kolbfleisch accepted the award and credited his staff for doing the work that earned the Certificate of Achievement from the Government Finance Officers Association. It is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting a...

The Play Ground at Baker Park - Fleming Avenue is now re-opened

The playground at Baker Park - Fleming Avenue is now re-opened.  Thank you for your patience as we repair the storm and flood damage throughout the City parks.

Chase Eder's Essay 'If I Were Mayor' Earns Honors

Congratulations to Chase Eder, District 6 winner in the Maryland Municipal League's "If I Were a Mayor, I Would ..." competition.

Frederick City Dog Park, 212 Carroll Parkway, is now re-opened

Frederick City Dog Park, 212 Carroll Parkway, has re-opened after its temporary closure to repair storm damage.  Thank you for your patience as we work to repair storm damaged areas of City parks.  We apologize for any inconvenience, and...

Public Meetings the Week of May 28

The schedule of public meetings the week of May 28 is published.

Survey Seeks Your Flood Damage Assessments

The Frederick County Emergency Management Division established a post-storm assessment survey to help residents and businesses recovering from recent heavy rain and flooding. The surveys are due by June 15.

The Frederick County Emergency Management Division released a post-storm assessment survey to help residents and businesses in Frederick County, including the City of Frederick, recovering from recent heavy rain and flooding.  The surveys are due...

Meetings Will Move Temporarily for Audio Visual Upgrade

Starting May 31, work to modernize the City of Frederick Channel 99 control room and equipment will require closing the City Hall boardroom to use.

Some City Playround and Parks closed indefinitely due to storm damage

The playground at  Willowdale Park, and Angleberger Field will be closed indefinitely due to storm damage.  We apologize for the inconvenience. 

Angleberger Field closed indefinitely due to storm damage and flooding

Angleberger Field is closed indefinitely - until further notice - due to storm damage and flooding.  We apologize for any inconvenience. 

What CITY SPORTS FIELDS CLOSED means – All City leased
fields, including City school fiel...

Progress on Shared Use Path Completion Requires Temporary Closure

Continued construction for the Baker Park shared use path is slated to begin Monday, May 14. The path between Culler Lake and Fairview Avenue will be closed for the duration of the project.

New Traffic Control for Christopher's Crossing/Opossumtown

Traffic control at the Opossumtown Pike and Christopher’s Crossing intersection will change from a two-way stop to a four-way stop on or about May 7, 2018.

Annual Drinking Water Report

The City of Frederick has updated its annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) on City drinking water.

The most recent report is available for viewing and printing online.

This annual report contains important information about the source and quality of the drinking water provided by the City of Frederick.

 The report will be mailed upon request: For a copy, call 301-600-1681.

Youth Invited to Apply for Place on City Council

Frederick youth are invited to be a force within City government. The Board of Aldermen voted to create a Youth Advisory Council for 14- to 18-year olds.

The council, promoted by Alderman Roger Wilson, will consist of 18 total members, 13 voting and five non-voting. Each member will be appointed by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. City residents ages 14 to 18 will make up the voting members. 

The Y...

Opportunity to Serve on Boards Commissions

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen rely on numerous citizen boards and commissions in a planning and advisory capacity. You may fill out an application at any time, to be considered when there is an opening on one of them.

http://www.cityoffrederick.com/FormCenter/Mayors-Office-30/Commission-Vacancy-Application-88

Key City Food, Farm Market Coming Fridays

The Key City Food & Farm Market is a new weekly event starting this spring.

The market will run from May 4 to Oct. 26. The Food & Farm Market will feature food trucks and locally sourced goods at the William Talley Recreation Center area of Baker Park, every Friday between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; food trucks until 2 p.m...

Garden Plots Available by Reservation

Gardeners who would like to get or renew a reserved plot at Hargett Farm Community Garden must make a reservation by April 23.

UPDATE: New Panel to Review Minority Business Contracting

The City's new Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Review Panel began its work April 17 and set its next meeting for 9 a.m. May 1, at City Hall. The panel will review the City's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program.

Mayor Michael O'Connor has selected a panel to review the City's policy on minority contracting under the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program.

The panel will have its organizational meeting, open to the public, at 9 a.m., April 17, in room 212 at Cit...

John Hiatt and The Goners featuring Sonny Landreth are coming to the Weinberg on Aug 22

Coming soon to the Weinberg Center for the Arts and presented by Upfront Inc.: John Hiatt and The Goners featuring Sonny Landreth. The band will play the Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD on Wednesday, Aug 22 at 7:30pm.

Media Contact: 

Don Wehner, Upfront Inc

410-486-6291 | upfrontinc@me.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

John Hiatt and The Goners featuring Sonny Landreth are coming to the Weinberg on Aug 22

FREDERICK, Md., Wednesday April 11, 2018 — Comin...

Non-Emergency County Drinking Water Violation

The City of Frederick has been notified by Frederick County Government officials that the county’s water system in the Clover Hill III subdivision recently violated a drinking water standard: Does not pose an emergency nor immediate danger to the public.

Homebuyers May Get $15,000 Down Payment Assistance

The Sold on Frederick program now offers up to $15,000 towards down payment and closing costs to buy a home in the City of Frederick to qualifying applicants.

March 9: Mayor Launches Informal Q&A Sessions

Keeping his commitment to expand civic engagement, Mayor Michael O’Connor is creating a new opportunity for the public to communicate with City Hall.

The first opportunity for the informal Q&A with the mayor will be 7:30-9 a.m., March 9 at the Waffle House, 317 S. Jefferson St. The public is invited to stop by to chat. No appointment is necessary. Each month, at locations around the City, informal ...

Mayor's Team Begins to Examine City Departments

Mayor Michael O’Connor’s transition committee has begun its mission to explore how every City department functions, how it might do more, do things differently, or should continue as is.
Newly formed workgroups begin to examine departmental functions.

Race/Walk Sponsors Have New Rules for Events

The City of Frederick made some changes to its parade/walk/race permit process that are effective immediately.
A complete list is published online: http://www.cityoffrederick.com/1054/Parades-Walks-Races.

Monocacy Boulevard Information

For the latest information about the Monocacy Boulevard project, visit the project's page on the City website.

The Monocacy Boulevard project and the effects of the road closure are a top priority. City engineers, the mayor and police are continuously evaluating potential modifications to traffic controls to improve movement along alternate routes.  

The C...

The City has added pickleball lines to the tennis courts at:

The City has added pickleball lines to the tennis courts at: Amber Meadows, Max Kehne, and Monocacy Village Parks.

Process Changes for Nonprofits to Get City Grants

A new, formal grant application process has been approved for The City of Frederick to fund nonprofit programs.
The applications will replace the informal, requests made to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.

Nonprofits that would like to apply for a grant must attend a workshop at 10 a.m. Oct. 30 in the City Hall boardroom.

Monocacy Blvd. to Close for Major Redesign, Bridge Work

The project to realign and widen Monocacy Boulevard will soon involve closing much of the road for about 18 months to replace a bridge over the Monocacy River and install four new lanes for through traffic.

The City is giving as much notice as possible and is aware of the inconvenience it will cause to traffic that normally uses Monocacy Boulevard between the City’s downtown and Md. 26.

Monocacy Boulevard will be closed between Gas House Pike and Sc...

Frederick Police Partner with Community Crime Map

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 15, 2018

Frederick Police Partner with Community Crime Map

FREDERICK, MD - The Frederick Police Department has partnered with LexisNexis, Community Crime Map to provide the public with information on criminal activity in ...

Bank Robbery Suspect Identified / FPD case # 18-036736

FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 12, 2018

Bank Robbery Suspect Identified / FPD case # 18-036736

The robbery suspect described in the press release below from April 25, 2018 has been identified as Timothy Tyrone Byers, 48, of C...

Frederick Police Investigate Firearm Discharge

FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 11, 2018

Frederick Police Investigate Firearm Discharge

FREDERICK, MD – At 2243 hours on June 9, 2018, the Frederick Police Department received several calls about gunshots that were f...

Additional Photos of Robbery Arrestees FPD case 2018-049661

Pictured are Robert Higgins, Juwon Favors and Zachary Sullivan.

Frederick Police Make Arrests in Strong-Arm Robbery

FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 9, 2018

Frederick Police Make Arrests in Strong-Arm Robbery 

FREDERICK, MD

At 1304 hours on June 8, 2018, Officers of the Frederick Police Department responded to the area of S...

Possible Overdose Death Investigation

FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 7, 2018

Possible Overdose Death Investigation

FREDERICK, MD – At 0256 hours on June 4, 2018, several officers of the Frederick Police Department (FPD) arrived in the area of the 1200 b...

Frederick Police Investigate Firearm Discharge

The Frederick Police Department is investigating a shots fired incident that occurred on 6/6/18 at approximately 2308 hours. Officers responded to the area of Fairfield Drive and Oppossumtown Pike for a discharge of a firearm. The first officers on scene ...

59th Frederick Police Academy Graduation

FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 6, 2018

Community Invited To Attend

59^th Frederick Police Academy Graduation

FREDERICK, MD – The Frederick Police Department is pleased to announce the graduation of...

Police Activities League Open House

FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 6, 2018

Police Activities League Open House

Wednesday, June 20^th from 4-6 pm

Frederick, MD - The Frederick Police Activities League (PAL) will be hosting an open house on Wednesday, Jun...

Police Investigate Pedestrian Struck by Motor Vehicle

FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 4, 2018

Police Investigate Pedestrian Struck by Motor Vehicle

FREDERICK, MD – On today’s date at approximately 7:02 am, officers responded to Baughmans Lane near Waterford Dr...

Frederick Police Department Makes Arrest for Hit & Run Accident Involving Struck Bicyclist

Frederick Police Department Makes Arrest for Hit & Run
Accident Involving Struck Bicyclist, CR18-046038

Frederick, MD.-05/26/2018 at approximately 11:11p.m.,officers of the Frederick Police Department responded to the intersection of
West Patrick S...

Missing Teenager

Frederick Police Department requests the public's assistance in locating a missing teenager.

The Frederick Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing teenager. Brooke Turner, a 16-year-old female student at TJ High School, has been missing since 5/24/18. She is 5’4 with brown hair and hazel e...

Sinkhole on Monocacy Blvd. - Lanes to Shift

A sinkhole has opened on Monocacy Blvd. northbound just after Spires Way.  Frederick Police and The Department of Public Works are on scene and will be closing the northbound lanes.  The southbound lanes of Monocacy Blvd. will be shifted...

Start of 60th Frederick Police Academy

FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 21, 2018

Start of 60^th Frederick Police Academy

FREDERICK, MD – The Frederick Police Department is pleased to announce the start of the 60th police academy ...

UPDATE: Missing Teen Found

UPDATE: Brooke Turner has been found and returned home. FPD Thanks the public for their assistance.

The Frederick Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a missing teen. Brooke Turner, a 16 year-old female student at...

Frederick Police Department Investigates Homicide

FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 21, 2018

Frederick Police Department Investigates Homicide 

FREDERICK, MD – At 1818 hours on May 16, 2018, Officer First Class Scott McGregor of the Frederick Police Department...

PAL Open House Cancelled

The Police Activities League Open House schedule for this evening has been canceled due to road conditions around the PAL Center.  The attached photo shows the condition of the road near the center of Rotary Alley.

Read on...

Road Closures - Flooding Conditions

FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 16, 2018

Please be advised that we are continuing to experience flooding conditions in areas that were impacted last night as well as new areas.  There are and will be road closures as ...

FPD Requests Assistance In Identifying Assault Suspect

FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 15, 2018

FPD Requests Assistance In Identifying Assault Suspect

FREDERICK, MD – The Frederick Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a m...

Police Activities League Open House

FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 15, 2018

Police Activities League Open House

Thursday, May 17^th, 4-6 pm

Frederick, MD - The Frederick Police Activities League (PAL) will be hosting an open house this coming Thursday, M...

FPD-Sergeant to Speak at Human Trafficking Information Session

FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 10, 2018

FPD Sergeant to Speak at Human Trafficking Information Session

FREDERICK, MD – On Saturday, May 12, 2018, D-Sergeant Andrew Alcorn with the Criminal Investigations Unit of the ...

FPD Officer Involved in Personal Injury Collision

FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 9, 2018

FPD Officer Involved in Personal Injury Collision

FREDERICK, MD – On May 8, 2018, at approximately 9:31 pm, while on patrol in the area of Baughmans Lane and Rosemont ...

Frederick Police to Host Law Enforcement Torch Run

FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 8, 2018

Frederick Police to Host Law Enforcement Torch Run

FREDERICK, MD – On Wednesday, May 30, 2018, the Frederick Police Department will be hosting the annual Law Enforcement Torch R...

2018 Guide to Youth Resources Released

FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 4, 2018

2018 Youth Resource Guide 

Frederick, MD - The Frederick Police Department is pleased to release the 2018 Guide to Youth Resources in Frederick County.  This i...

Frederick Police Respond to Vehicle Collision with Injuries

FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 24, 2018

Frederick Police Respond to Vehicle Collision with Injuries

FREDERICK, MD – On Monday, April 23, 2018, at approximately 5:30 pm, the Frederick Police Department responded to ...

Police Respond to Collision Involving a Pedestrian

FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 24, 2018

Frederick Police Respond to Vehicle Collision Involving A Pedestrian

FREDERICK, MD –  On Sunday, April 22^nd at approximately 12:23 am, the Frederick Police Departmen...

Frederick Man Sentenced To 100 Months In Prison For Robbery

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Youth Resource Fair

FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 17, 2018

Youth Resource Fair

Saturday, April 21st  11 am - 2:00 pm

Francis Scott Key Mall - Center Court

Frederick, MD – Several Frederick County, Maryland agencies ha...

Coffee with a Cop

FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 17, 2018

FPD TO HOST COFFEE WITH A COP

Thursday, April 19^th 9-11 am at Starbucks, 104 N. Market Street

Monday, April 23^rd – 6:30-7:30 pm at The Arc, 555 S. Market Street

FREDERICK, MD -...

ALL City sports fields are closed today, June 20, 2018

What CITY SPORTS FIELDS CLOSED means – All City leased
fields, including City school fields, are closed for the time frameindicated.  No one is to use the fields when closed.  If it is found
that a permitted league is using...