The Frederick News-Post

12/15/2025

Sarah Campbell, a spokesperson for the Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services, wrote in a text message that between midnight and noon on Sunday, the local and state safety departments responded to nearly 30 calls around the county for snow-related vehicle collisions.

On a freezing-cold Sunday in Urbana, Daryna Skakun woke up to her 4 a.m. alarm for one purpose: to check if snow had fallen outside.

12/13/2025

As Frederick Mayor Michael O’Connor denounced alleged conduct of outgoing Police Chief Jason Lando, who is accused of sending “burner”-phone text messages to a former subordinate, a second former officer said Friday that he, too, received similar text messages.

As Frederick Mayor Michael O’Connor denounced alleged conduct of outgoing Police Chief Jason Lando, who is accused of sending “burner”-phone text messages to a former subordinate, a second former officer

12/12/2025

The musician pledged in October to donate $11.5 million of the proceeds from her latest tour to organizations addressing food insecurity and climate justice.

The Youth Climate Institute, based in Howard County with chapters in some Frederick County Public Schools, was one of the recipients of a donation from Grammy-winner Billie Eilish’s climate fund,

12/12/2025

Frederick County Public Schools announced the student musicians districtwide who were selected for the 2026 All State ensembles.

12/12/2025

The mayor and the seven-member City Council were inaugurated on Thursday. César Díaz, a newcomer to political office who was chosen president of the City Council on Thursday, said he’s looking forward to meeting with O’Connor to see how the council can help pass many of the programs.

Frederick Mayor Michael O’Connor outlined an ambitious agenda for his third term Thursday.

12/11/2025

Frederick Mayor Michael O'Connor said Thursday that the city is investigating allegations that former Police Chief Jason Lando, who has left to take the chief position in Pittsburgh, sent anonymous disparaging text messages to a former FPD corporal.

Frederick Mayor Michael O'Connor said Thursday that the city is investigating allegations that former Police Chief Jason Lando, who has left to take the chief position in Pittsburgh, sent anonymous

12/11/2025

Former U.S. Rep. David Trone announced on Thursday morning that he will run again for the U.S. House of Representatives in Maryland's 6th District next year, taking on the incumbent, April McClain Delaney, in a Democratic primary.

Former U.S. Rep. David Trone announced on Thursday morning that he will run again for the U.S. House of Representatives in Maryland's 6th District next year, taking on the incumbent,

12/11/2025

Real estate broker Dan Iampieri is the third Republican candidate to file in the 2026 Frederick County Council race for the District 2 seat.

A real estate broker is the third Republican candidate to file in the 2026 Frederick County Council race for the District 2 seat.

12/11/2025

“For 90 years, Post 3285 has served as a pillar of the Frederick community,” Post Commander Danny Rodriguez told the crowd on Wednesday. “From its early days supporting veterans of world wars to its long tenure here on the Golden Mile, the post has become a vital sanctuary for returning service members.”

The John R. Webb VFW Post 3285 officially celebrated on Wednesday the grand opening of its new building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

12/11/2025

A split Frederick County school board approved a gender affirmation policy that will continue to allow students to play on sports teams and use facilities consistent with their gender identity. The vote was 4-2.

A split Frederick County school board approved a gender affirmation policy that will continue to allow students to play on sports teams and use facilities consistent with their gender identity.

12/10/2025

A former teacher with experience teaching domestically and overseas said she would bring in education methods from other countries to raise local academic achievement if elected to the Frederick County school board.

A former teacher with experience teaching domestically and overseas said she would bring in education methods from other countries to raise local academic achievement if elected to the Frederick County

12/10/2025

Demolition began Tuesday on the historic Birely Tannery building along Carroll Creek near the former Frederick News Post building and at the site of the planned hotel and conference center in downtown Frederick.

Demolition began Tuesday on the historic Birely Tannery building along Carroll Creek near the former Frederick News Post building and at the site of the planned hotel and conference center