The City of Frederick

09/12/2026

Today, the City of Frederick’s Time Capsule was officially buried in front of City Hall, where it will stay until 2076.
50 years from now, the kids who helped lower it will be the ones digging it up. Contents include artwork, photos, letters, and a penny - for the historians. Thank you to everyone around the City who contributed!

09/12/2026

Frederick was up and running this morning for the Market Street Mile!

09/11/2026

The Council reviewed a proposed tax agreement for 306 affordable units at Joyfield at Worman’s Mill, weighed a draft resolution committing the City to act on affordable housing, and heard a correction on Husky Park.
Watch the City Minute for the recap. Agendas and full meeting video at frederickmd.gov/publicmeetings.

09/11/2026

🚧 Traffic Advisory 🚧

Overnight ramp closures are coming to northbound US 15 as part of the Capacity Improvement Project. Here’s what you need to know:
•Monday, September 14: Rosemont Ave (Exit 14) ramp closed 10 PM–5 AM. Detour via 7th St (Exit 15) and southbound US 15.
•Tuesday, September 22: 7th St (Exit 15) ramp closed overnight. Detour via Motter Ave (Exit 16) and southbound US 15.
•Additional overnight single-lane & shoulder closures expected for pipe inspections, finishing by October (weather permitting).

Stay alert, plan ahead, and avoid distractions in work zones. Please move over or slow down for crews. For roadside help, dial #77 on your cell.

For more information please visit: https://cityoffrederickmd.gov/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/8276

09/11/2026

Tomorrow, September 12 at 12:30 PM, we’ll bury the City of Frederick’s USA250 Time Capsule!

The time capsule includes photos, artwork and items from across our community, including the Maryland School for the Deaf, FCPS, local businesses and City Hall, with contributions representing each of Frederick’s districts.

09/11/2026

TRAFFIC & EVENT ALERT: In The Streets Festival & Market Street Mile ⚠️

TRAFFIC & EVENT ALERT: In The Streets Festival & Market Street Mile

This Saturday, September 12th, Downtown Frederick will be full of energy, fun, and lots of people! Please plan ahead for road closures and traffic impacts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Market Street Mile
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

* Route: N Market Street at 10th Street (prior to the YMCA) to South Market Street at United Company 3 on S Market Street
* Streets between 7th and 10th Street will also be closed during the race.

In The Streets Festival
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

* Street Closures:

1. Market Street from All Saints St. to 7th St.
2. E. Church through E. 6th St. (between Maxwell Alley & Market St.)
3. W. Church, W. 2nd & W. 3rd (between Court St. & Market St.)
4. W. 4th through W. 6th + Lord Nickens St. (between Klineharts Alley & Market St.)
5. Patrick St. stays open but will be police-controlled at Market St.
6. E./W. 7th St. & All Saints St. stay open.

Officers will be on scene to manage traffic and assist as needed. Please drive with patience, watch for pedestrians, and give yourself extra time if you’re heading into the area. If you see something that doesn’t look right, please report it to an officer right away or call us at 301-600-2102.

Full event info: https://www.celebratefrederick.com/events/in-the-street/

💬Text "INTHESTREETS" to 888-777 to sign up for real-time event updates.

09/11/2026

This morning, the City, County, and Fort Detrick stood together in the World Trade Center Steel Memorial Garden, 25 years after September 11, 2001, to remember and honor the lives lost and the bravery of those who ran toward the danger.
First responders, service members, veterans, and their families gathered as one community. Thank you to keynote speaker Armando Eversley of U.S. Army Fire and Emergency Services for sharing his words with us this morning.

09/11/2026

City of Frederick Phone Outage Alert

All City of Frederick landline phones, are currently unable to make or receive calls. This outage does not affect emergency calls to 9-1-1. Please continue to use 9-1-1 for emergencies.

To reach City staff during this outage, use email, call cell phones, or text. For non-emergency questions and reports, we encourage you to submit forms through the City’s website here: https://cityoffrederickmd.gov/518/Report-a-Problem

County Voice Services is aware of the issue and working to resolve it. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Thank you for your patience.

09/11/2026

Today, the City of Frederick joins communities across our nation in marking 25 years since the attacks of September 11, 2001.

We remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost. We honor the first responders who ran toward danger. We recognize the survivors, families, and communities who continue to feel the weight of that day.

Twenty-five years later, we carry forward its lessons: the courage of those who served, the strength found in community, and the importance of caring for one another.

Today, we remember. We honor. We will never forget.

09/10/2026

Beginning on Monday, September 14, 2026, the roof level of the Carroll Creek Parking Garage will be closed for approximately six to eight weeks to complete necessary repairs. Learn more at https://cityoffrederickmd.gov/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/8273