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64th City Council Makes History

Last month, Frederick’s 64th City Council was formally sworn in during a December 11th inauguration ceremony at the Weinberg Center for the Arts, marking the start of a new chapter in local governance. Mayor Michael O’Connor was joined by seven council members representing the city’s newly established district system and at-large seats. The ceremony drew…

ByOUT40January 6, 20260Comments

Street Talk

Frederick Police Department Releases Cold Case Breakthrough Video

Frederick Police Department Releases Cold Case Breakthrough Video Last month, the Frederick Police Department (FPD) published a video titled “FPD Case # 1988-002163” on its official YouTube channel, highlighting a major development in a long-unsolved homicide investigation. The nearly 35-minute video presents details and evidence related to a decades-old case that law enforcement has recently…

ByOUT40January 6, 20260Comments

Street Talk

Community Gathers for AARCH Candlelight Event at New Museum

On Saturday evening, the AARCH Society welcomed community members, cultural advocates, and local leaders to a moving candlelight gathering at the newly opened AARCH Museum of African American History & Culture in Frederick. The event, held on the museum grounds, offered a space for reflection, remembrance, and celebration of resilience within the African American community.…

ByOUT40December 23, 20250Comments

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Rapper Jay Berd Unveils Signature Fragrance Chaise Verde at Cape & Blade

This December, Frederick, Hagerstown, and even Baltimore-area circles buzzed with excitement as rapper Jay Berd, known locally for his dynamic sound and as the visionary owner of Cape & Blade barbershop, debuted his first signature cologne, Chaise Verde. The launch took place at his own barbershop, where fans, friends, and fragrance enthusiasts gathered for a night that blended music,…

ByOUT40December 16, 20250Comments

Freestyle Politic.

A Matter of Public Record

There's been discussion circulating about the upcoming City Council President selection and what "tradition" should apply. Let's look at what was actually decided through the democratic process. In September 2024, the City Council passed Charter Amendment Resolution No. 24-19, which was introduced by Mayor Michael O'Connor and approved after extensive review by a Charter Review…

ByOUT40December 9, 20250Comments

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A Rediscovery in Full Bloom: Herbie Nichols SUNG

Not only did fame elude pianist and composer Herbie Nichols during his lifetime, but steady opportunities to perform his own music did as well. By the time he died in 1963 at just 44 years old, his now-classic Blue Note trio sessions were nearly a decade old and already out of print. Though he was…

ByOUT40December 8, 20250Comments

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Frederick Confronts a Surge in ICE Activity as Community Pushes for Statewide Reform

Frederick County is experiencing one of its most intense periods of federal immigration enforcement in recent years, prompting renewed organizing, expanded community defense efforts, and growing calls to end Maryland’s remaining 287(g) agreements. Advocates say the rise in ICE activity has left immigrant families fearful, fragmented, and urgently seeking information, support, and legal protection. A…

ByOUT40December 8, 20250Comments

Day in the life Freestyle Street Talk

The Gray Divorce Trend in the Silver Years of Life

Did you know that while divorce rates in the U.S. have declined over recent decades, a significant percentage of people aged 50 and older are increasingly experiencing divorce? Between 1990 and 2010, the divorce rate for this age group doubled. Now, one in four individuals who get divorced is over 50 (Brown and Lin, 2012). I recently…

ByOUT40December 5, 20250Comments

Street Talk

DMV Jazz Series: Imani-Grace

Soulful Jazz with a Voice That Transcends Vocalist Imani-Grace is a signature blend of expressive jazz, heartfelt storytelling, and undeniable artistry. Fresh off her performances with the Justin Kauflin Quartet, she brings a sound that is both plaintive and rapturous, captivating listeners with every note. She’s headlined venues like The John F. Kennedy Center Performing Arts,…

ByOUT40December 1, 20250Comments