This year’s In The Streets festival in downtown Frederick, Maryland, featured an electrifying performance by local hip-hop artist Stitch Early. As one of the biggest annual events in the area, the festival showcases a diverse range of music, art, and culture, and having a hip-hop act like Stitch Early at the forefront highlights the genre’s…
Documentary Spotlight: "Inspired" Explores Frederick's Rich History and Landscape
The documentary "Inspired" by 3 Roads Communications, delves into the vibrant history and scenic landscapes of Frederick, Maryland, showcasing the area's evolution and cultural significance. Through engaging storytelling and stunning visuals, the film highlights key historical landmarks, local traditions, and the community’s connection to its environment.…
Sponsored by the Spanish Speaking Community of Maryland, Frederick County, the City of Frederick, and Centro Hispano de Frederick, the Frederick community came together on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Sophie and Madigan's Playground to celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event featured a proclamation where attendees proudly displayed their cultural pride with…
The Frederick Community College (FCC) community gathered on Monday to reveal its first on-campus sculpture, dedicated to the future growth of everyone at the institution. The piece was created by sculptor Thomas Sterner, who was drawn to the project through a call for artists.
Sterner’s goal was to reflect the college’s motto, “Let us move…
On August 22nd, a forum for the Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) Board of Education candidates at the C. Burr Artz Public Library. The event, organized by the Black Advancement, a local nonprofit focused on improving the lives of Black communities and other marginalized groups, was led by the organization’s CEO and founder, Agyeman Goodman,…
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At a recent community town hall, newly appointed Y Art Center Site Director Ricole Barnes joined a discussion about how the city can help nurture area artists. “Most of them were talking about a lack of space,” he said. After the meeting, Ricole approached fellow artists to…
The annual Elks Parade took place on August 25, 2024, in Frederick, continuing a proud tradition that has become a cornerstone of the community’s cultural heritage. This lively event, organized by the local Mountain City Elks Lodge, brought together residents and visitors alike to celebrate the enduring legacy of unity, service, and community spirit that…
The second annual Black Frederick Festival, held on August 24, 2024, was a vibrant celebration of the Black community’s rich cultural heritage. The event featured a diverse lineup of performances that showcased both traditional and contemporary Black art forms.
The festival began with a powerful performance by the Frederick County Mass Choir, whose uplifting gospel…