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Click on the links below to view the following videos produced by The City of Frederick's Audio Visual Department.
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City Board/Commission Vacancies
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For more information, contact Pamela Stocksdale at
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Downtown Frederick Partnership
It's what's happening!
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Downtown Frederick Partnership has planned for the 2017 season
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Shopping, Dining and the Arts
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Frederick...The Key to the Heart of Maryland.
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New Life on Golden Mile
H Mart Brings, Groceries, Jobs, Restaurants to W. Patrick St.
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Photos Courtesy of the Executive Office of the Governor
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The Golden Mile celebrated
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First Lady Yumi Hogan and
Mayor Randy McClement attend
H Mart's opening.
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May 26, 2017, with the
opening of H Mart
international grocery in 55,000 square feet of the
Westridge Shopping Center, 1063 W. Patrick St. Hundreds of shoppers and dignitaries, including First Lady Yumi Hogan (seen at right), joined Mayor Randy McClement, state elected officials, local and state business representatives, and cultural liaisons at the opening. Inside, visitors remarked on the wide array of international produce and prepared foods.
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Downtown Hotel Plan Enters Next Phase
Plamondon Hospitality Partners Presents Proposed Design
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Soon, the proposed design for the Downtown Hotel at Carroll
Creek that was unveiled in May will begin the next phase to get the
necessary state and City plan approvals.
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Arts Vibrancy Ranked 8th Nationally
Public, Community Commitment to Arts Captures Attention
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Vibrant arts abound
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Southen Methodist University's National Center for Arts Research Arts Vibrancy Index, rated Silver Spring Frederick Rockville, MD Metro Division No. 8 on the list of top 20 most arts vibrant large communities (population over 1 million). The overall index is composed of three dimensions: supply, demand and government support. The
Frederick/Silver Spring/Rockville area came in third among larger
communities nationally, regarding contributed arts revenue to nonprofit
arts and cultural organizations as well as arts expenditures. The full
report is available
SMU's blog elaborates on some of the features that distinguish Frederick:
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Weinberg Center for the Arts
Recital Season, Classic Film
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Top Gun coming
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24/7 Dance "15 Years Ago Today"
Fri-Sat, June 3, 4 | 1:00, 6:00 p.m.
Dance Unlimited Recital Showcase
Sunday, June 11 | 2:00 p.m.
Monday, June 12 | 7:00 p.m.
Tickets from $12
ESP Dance "Lands Beyond Imagination"
Saturday, June 17 | 4:00 p.m.
Tickets from $10
Flying Dog Film Series: "Top Gun"
Wednesday, June 28| 7:30 p.m.
Happy hour begins at 6:30 p.m.
Lt. Pete "Maverick" Mitchell is an expert United States Naval
aviator. At the Top Gun Naval Flying School, he combats the superior
attitudes of the other pilots and the haunting legacy of his father's
death in combat. When he encounters civilian Charlie Blackwood, he finds
that not everything can be learned in a classroom.
Tickets $5-$7
For information and the rest of the season lineup, visit
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Frederick Municipal Airport News
Hanger Site Development Welcome
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At its airport, The City of Frederick offers a unique
economic development opportunity: Bids are being accepted to lease a
10-acre airport land parcel at market rate for the purpose of developing
general aviation aircraft hangar facilities.
The City of Frederick is the second largest city in Maryland
and FDK is the preferred executive airport in the Baltimore/Washington
region, with more than 70,000 aircraft operations annually.
 You can 'Like' the Frederick Municipal Airport Facebook page for the latest news, updates, and event information.
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Celebrate Frederick Summer Fun
Music, Theater, Fireworks!
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Music concerts, theater, Fourth of July,
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Frederick Police Department News
June 10 Torch Run for Special Olympics
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Maryland Special Olympics |
Join law enforcement agencies in the area and participate in
the 2017 Law Enforcement Torch Run behind the Talley Recreation Center,
121 N. Bentz St., on Saturday, June 10. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with the race beginning at 9 a.m. Proceeds from the event support Special Olympics Maryland.
For more information please contact Officer Mike Figgins at 301-600-2117.
The Frederick Police Department is
looking for the same great support it had last year, when it raised
approximately $10,000.00 for the Special Olympics Maryland. Participants
either donated, bicycled, ran, walked, or plunged.
The Frederick Police Department is on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Nextdoor?
Follow to receive departmental updates and news!
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Sustainability News
Take a Hike, Enjoy!
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The hike is in partnership with Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin.
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City Rolls Out Popular Bike to Work Event
Crowd Wheels Up for Carless Commute May 19
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The Mayor made his ceremonial Bike to Work Day with hundreds of pedalers May 19: The annual event,
in support of alternatives to automobile commuting, has grown from 14
participants in 2002 to more than 300 this year. The group celebrated
commitment to bicycle commuting at the TransIT center pit stop: http://cityoffrederick.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?clip_id=3310.
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Something to Say to the Mayor?
Talk to the Mayor Tuesday
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Anyone who would like to have time or conversation with Mayor
McClement has an opportunity to do so: He sets aside time on the fourth Tuesday
of most months to meet informally with citizens to discuss topics or
issues of their choice. The mayor will be away for the Maryland
Municipal League Summer Conference the fourth Tuesday in June, so the next Talk to the Mayor Tuesday will be July 25, from 2-6 p.m.
The Mayor's office is in City Hall at 101 N. Court St. No
appointment is necessary, and meetings occur on a first-come,
first-served basis. For details, contact Pam Stocksdale, office
manager, pstocksdale@cityoffrederick.com; 301-600-1184.
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Employment Opportunities
The City of Frederick
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 The City of Frederick values diversity in its workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. For information on employment with The City, visit Job Opportunities & How to Apply.
Applications and current job descriptions are also available inside City Hall by the security desk on the first floor.
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