The Baltimore Sun has 0 reporters covering Frederick County. We're not even in their list of regional surrounding counties that they have a team to cover. If a story comes up, it's on an ad hoc basis for them. They have absolutely no journalists or reporters here looking for a story. The same is true for the Capital Gazette, the Washington Post, and the Washington Times.

Why is it important for us to have reporters and journalists?

• Often times, they are the only people who even ask basic questions of government officials or corporations with large Frederick presence.
• Absent journalists who look for the stories the county or city doesn't want you to hear, the only source of information regarding corruption or scandal is often just the government itself.
• Local journalism allows us all to keep our focus on the County and City, instead of on the Nation overall. And that's incredibly valuable for us to get candidates who win primaries and general elections who don't tow the national party line but instead are very attuned to the needs of the county/city.
  • When local news dies, political divisions rise.

How can you support them?

• Subscribe ($14.10/month digital, $23.82 6-day print+digital, $21.67 4-day print + Digital)
• Even if you can't pay for a subscription, consider a one-time $1.99 48-hour pass. This is likely much more profitable and cheaper than buying a single paper.

And yeah, I know this is probably universally agreed on here, but I want to say it anyway because it's important and some of y'all might really want the reminder. If even one person buys a $2 pass as a result of this post, I would find it to be worth it.

Does anyone know anything more about the “United Frederick PAC”? I looked them up and most of the links direct to Facebook and I really don’t want to give anymore data and traffic to that terrible corporation. Most I see is the Treasurer is Sophia Silbergeld.

If you're tired of hearing about RCV happening in other cities & states wishing it would happen locally, NOW is your chance to help make it happen! Or have you heard about Ranked Choice/Instant Runoff Voting somewhere but aren't sure how it works? Come on down to:

The next Frederick City Council Meeting (Oct. 22nd at 6PM) which will include an informational presentation from Ranked Choice Voting Maryland! As a chartered city, Frederick has the opportunity to implement RCV for local elections. This would add it to a growing list of Maryland cities that are using RCV, giving voters a better way to make their voices heard.

If you want to see RCV in the city of Frederick and can attend the meeting, consider signing up to provide testimony. There's no requirement to RSVP to attend the council meeting, but if you'd like to show your support, stay connected, or get involved, please add your contact info at: https://rcvmd.org/events/frederick-council-20261022/

Hi everyone! My friends and I will be going to a pumpkin patch near Frederick and wanted to see if there are any open mic karaoke places on Saturdays we can stop by. If you know of any places, please let me know where and what time they start. Thank you!

Which farms/gardens in Frederick county can people go to pick flowers by themselves? Any recommendations or ideas please? Thanks!

I've not dined there yet, but always nice to see a local place receive national recognition.

Hi all! I have very little weight-lifting experience and I was wondering if there are any weight-lifting communities around that are beginner friendly and are willing to help out newbies. I'm female, and I'd prefer women's groups but I'm also open to co-ed/mixed groups. I'm looking to explore olympic style or powerlifting style weight-lifting.

I'm hoping to make make some friends through joining these communities and to improve my fitness.

I have tried group workout classes that are offered at gyms, and although they aren't bad, they aren't exactly what I'm looking for. These classes only seem to be focused on getting the workout completed and the instructors don't offer much feedback on form or technique. There are also very little opportunities to form social connections since people just leave as soon as the class is over.

Anyway, I'd appreciate any recommendations. Thanks :)

Learn & Play Dungeons & Dragons EVERY Sunday night! Beginners Welcome all ages

D&D every Sunday Play and Learn
Beginners welcome! All ages!
4:30-8pm

Tournament City Games
Francis Scott Key Mall
5500 Buckeystown Pike
Frederick MD 21703

Call or Text 240-643-2996
with any questions or to RSVP (optional)

Looking forward to gaming with you :)
To speed up beginners getting started we have plenty of pre-generated characters and the adventures are self-contained 1-shots.

LGBTQ+ friendly

Coming soon additional RPG 1 shots:
- Call of Cthulhu
- Draw Steel
- Marvel Multiverse
- Runequest

More Information:
   text Charles @ 240-643-2996
   Discord @ https://discord.gg/8ZESujUe4
Reddit @ https://www.reddit.com/r/FrederickGamers

FrederickGamer.com

Want to GM D&D or other RPGs with us? Contact visionarypragmatist@gmail.com

For those who prefer strategy and euro
games we have tables playing those and teaching them too. We teach games and I bring many, and if you bring a game you love, we will play it :)

Some Strategy and Card and Board games we play: 5 Minute Dungeon, Agricola, Ark Nova, Azul, Azul Summer Pavillion, Boss Monster, Cascadia, Castles of Mad King Ludwig, Dartmoor, Forest Shuffle, Hide Your Assets, Isle of Sky, No Mercy, Planet Unknown, Point City, Power Grid, Project L, Qwirkle, Reef, Sagrada, Scout and Show, Scythe, Splendor, Sushi Go, Terraforming Mars Dice
game, Wingspan, Wyrmspan, etc.

I started composting and need a good supply of browns(leaves, twigs, dried grass, cardboard) so if you’re planning to rake and throw away your leaves, dm me and I’ll get it done in a day!