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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 opportunities to serve on one of the City's Boards and Commissions, see City website's
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 2018 season
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Shopping, Dining and the Arts
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Frederick...The Key to the Heart of Maryland.
For more information visit
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Alert Frederick.
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Celebrate Frederick!
Summer Schedule Features Musical, Theatrical Entertainment
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Free live entertainment for the family comes to the stage every week in Celebrate's 2018 Summerfest Family Theatre, Sunday concerts and July 4 spectacular.
Summerfest Family Theatre
Thursday Mornings, 10 am, June/July/August
Baker Park Band Shell
Enjoy free children's entertainment featuring local, regional and national performers showcasing the best in tot rock!
(No performance July 5)
Summer Concert Series
Sunday Evenings, 7 pm, June/July/August
Baker Park Band Shell
From jazz and reggae groups to outstanding tribute artists, the free concert series has something for everyone!
Frederick's 4th - An Independence Day Celebration
Noon to dusk, Wednesday, July 4
Baker Park
Join us for the largest Independence Day celebration in Frederick County! Enjoy non-stop children's activities, a volleyball tournament, and fabulous local food and beers. Two stages of live entertainment will keep the park rocking throughout the day into a spectacular fireworks display which will fill the skies above Baker Park at dusk.
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Weinberg Center
Historic Musical, Performances on Schedule
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JUNE 29, 30 at 8 PM
JULY 1 at 2 PM
Landless Theatre Company
Featuring a cast of professional actors and special guest cameo appearances by Mayor O'Connor and other local civic leaders!
For all the upcoming shows and details, visit the website:
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Downtown Frederick Partnership
First Saturday Showcases City
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July 7: First Saturday!, celebrates the City's vibrant visual and performing arts scene. Downtown, the first Saturday of every month means all-day activities, late-night shopping and dining, live music. First Saturdays are a great time to discover something new about Downtown Frederick.
Alive @ 5!
Every Thursday, May-September: Enjoy happy hour + live music on Carroll Creek in downtown Frederick. Visit the downttownfrederick.org website for more information.
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Mayor's Office
July 9, Public Briefing; July 10, Town Hall: Flood Relief, Recovery
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| Mayor Michael O'Connor |
10 a.m., July 9
City Hall Boardroom
Mayor Michael O'Connor has scheduled his next public information and media briefing to provide updates on projects and major strategic initiatives, including the completed audio visual control room renovation.
The briefing will be broadcast live on City cable channel 99 and streamed via Granicus at www.cityoffrederick.com. The public is invited to attend.
7 p.m., July 10
City Hall Boardroom
During the town hall, the mayor and emergency management personnel will discuss damage to public property from May flooding, recovery assistance for private property owners and strategic planning.
The meeting will be broadcast live on City cable channel 99 and streamed via Granicus at www.cityoffrederick.com. The public is invited to attend.
City's Youth Advisory Council Open to 14-18-Year-Olds
Deadline to apply: July 31
Frederick youth are invited to serve on the new Youth Advisory Council that the Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to create earlier this year. The council will consist of 18 total members, 13 voting and five non-voting.
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Information Technology
ISpires App Upgrade Broadens Citizen Engagement Opportunities
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App Upgrade Expands Notification Options
The Information Technology (IT) Department has completely redesigned the free iSpires app, now enabling "push notifications" from the City.
Use the app to:
communicate with officials
Now, the City will also be able to send important messages through the app.
Get the free app from the Apple App Store, search iSpires; or download it here.
The android release will come in the next month.
"This latest version of the iSpires app continues to have all the features citizens routinely use to interact with the City," said Mayor Michael O'Connor. "Adding a way to communicate with residents through the app increases opportunities for citizen engagement."
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Economic Development
Golden Mile Receives Sought-After Enterprise Zone Designation
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 The Maryland Department of Commerce announced the designation of a new enterprise zone along the Route 40 corridor known as the "Golden Mile." The Maryland Enterprise Zone Program is an economic development program established by the Maryland General Assembly that offers real property and state income tax credits in return for job creation and capital investments in targeted areas.
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DPW - Engineering
Road Closures Now Posted on Statewide Map
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Department of Public Works - Sustainability
Platinum HEAL Award for Healthy Planning
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Department of Public Works
Sanitation Workers' Contribution Celebrated
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Parks and Recreation
Independence Day, July 4, Noon - Dusk
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 Frederick's 4th - An Independence Day Celebration
Noon to dusk, Wednesday, July 4
Baker Park hosts the largest Independence Day celebration in Frederick County: Non-stop children's activities, a volleyball tournament, and fabulous local food and beers. Two stages of live entertainment will keep the park rocking throughout the day into a spectacular fireworks display which will fill the skies above Baker Park at dusk.
Key City Food, Farm Market
Fridays through Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Food and 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.
For additional program information, call 301-600-1492.
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Frederick Police Department
Help Reduce Theft; Get Engaged in Your Neighborhood
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Coffee With a Cop
Frederick Police partnered with The Frederick Center to host Coffee with a Cop on June 25 (above) at Dublin Roasters.
Get to Know Your NAC: Neighborhood Advisory Council
The Neighborhood Advisory Council Initiative, also known as NAC, is a forum for residents to become involved in identifying and recommending changes to improve their neighborhoods. Each NAC meets to discuss issues, concerns and neighborhood projects.
The goal is for everyone to work together to understand the impact that quality of life issues present, and to be creative in addressing them. Attend and invite your neighbors & friends:
July Schedule
July 10 @ 7 p.m., NAC 7, Staley Park
July 17 @ 7 p.m., NAC 11, Mullinix Park
July 18 @ 7 p.m., NAC 6/9, Talley Recreation Center
Automobile Security
Please help the police:
- Lock your vehicle doors
- Remove valuables from within.
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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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