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New Interpretive Panel at Weinberg Center Marks Frederick’s History

Once known as the Tivoli Theatre, the Weinberg has stood as a fixture in downtown Frederick for generations, but its history also reflects a period when Black patrons were separated from white audiences and required to use separate facilities. Members of the Frederick community gathered at the Weinberg Center for the Arts for a…

ByOUT40October 5, 20260Comments

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Local Political Awareness Seminar Brings Frederick’s Black Community Into Conversation

Local politics was the focus on Wednesday night as Black Advancement Inc. hosted its Local Political Awareness Seminar at the C. Burr Artz Public Library, bringing together local political figures and community voices to discuss issues affecting Frederick’s Black community. The panel featured Derek Shackelford, Tiffany Grant, Chad Wilson, Tony Lawson, Teddy Galloway and…

ByOUT40October 4, 20260Comments

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Governor Moore Visits Golden Mile to Highlight ENOUGH Investment

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore visited Hill Street Park in Frederick’s Golden Mile on Wednesday to meet with community partners and past recipients of the state’s ENOUGH grants, highlighting the impact of an initiative designed to address concentrated child poverty through community-driven solutions. The Golden Mile is one of 30 communities across Maryland participating in…

ByOUT40October 4, 20260Comments

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Celebration, Culture and an Unexpected Presence at Frederick’s Hispanic Heritage Festival

The annual Hispanic Heritage Festival returned to Carroll Creek on October 3, bringing music, dancing, food, traditional dress and cultural traditions from across the Hispanic and Latin American community to downtown Frederick. Hosted by Centro Hispano de Frederick, the free festival is an opportunity to celebrate the history, culture and contributions of Hispanic residents while…

ByOUT40October 4, 20260Comments

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Anthony Davis, Solo Piano, Set to Perform in Frederick

The only 2026 Mid Atlantic solo concert by the Pulitzer Prize winning composer will take place Hood College Hudson Auditorium in Rosenstock Hall later this month. Anthony Davis has been in the forefront of American music for 50 years. In addition to being the preeminent American composer of operas – he won the…

ByOUT40October 4, 20260Comments

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Morgan Singers Grace Hood Stage

The Morgan State University Choir brought the house down with a special concert at Hood College’s Coffman Chapel. Presented by the African American Resources Cultural and Heritage Society (AARCH), the performance featured the renowned choir under the direction of Dr. Eric Conway. The ensemble, which includes the more than 120-member University Choir and the approximately…

ByOUT40September 28, 20260Comments

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For Three Days, Tinted Black Unmarked SUVs Filled a Golden Mile Neighborhood

A federal immigration enforcement operation in Frederick’s Stoneybrook neighborhood drew national attention after a confrontation between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and residents and immigration observers escalated over the Labor Day weekend. The operation began after ICE agents reportedly stopped a vehicle in the neighborhood while attempting to arrest a man who fled the…

ByOUT40September 15, 20260Comments

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38 New Health Leaders Join Frederick’s Black Maternal Health Movement

Black women continue to face a disproportionate risk during pregnancy and childbirth. In 2024, the maternal mortality rate for Black women in the U.S. was 44.8 deaths per 100,000 live births — more than three times the rate for White women. In Frederick, that risk is localized — but being addressed. Twenty-four full-spectrum doulas…

ByOUT40September 7, 20260Comments

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Stitch Early & The Populatn Band Perform at Summer Concert Series

Sundays are for Summer Concert Series. On a beautiful summer Sunday, Stitch Early & The Populatn took the stage as part of the City’s Summer Concert Series, bringing hip-hop and soul to the park. As the performance got underway, the crowd continued to grow, creating the kind of energy that moved between the stage and…

ByOUT40September 3, 20260Comments