Frederick News-Post

⭐️ Schools are closed today. Offices opening 2 hours late ⭐️ Due to inclement weather, Frederick County MD public schools are closed today, Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Offices will be opening 2 hours late. If applicable or appropriate, staff have the option to take liberal leave or telework after discussing with their supervisor. All FCPS and community-group afterschool and evening activities are canceled or postponed. School-based daycare programs, Community School vendors and Parks and Recreation programs in school gyms make and communicate decisions concerning their schedules. Emergency employees should report as directed by their supervisor.

part two of my two-part series about self-directed services is now live on the fnp's website! part two focuses on the tentative restoration of millions of dollars to disability services in the state's FY26 budget. read here: fredericknewspost.com/news/economy_a…

Story for @frednewspost will be updated: fredericknewspost.com/news/continuin…

30 people were in line to vote when the polls opened at 7 a.m. at the William R. Talley Recreation Center in downtown Frederick. @frednewspost #election2024

BREAKING: Robert Krop, owner of The Machine Gun Nest, has been ACQUITTED on all counts in his conspiracy trial. Article to come for @frednewspost

Numerous streets are flooded in downtown Frederick and the surrounding area. This was on Carroll Parkway near Bentz Street. Bentz and Church Street is currently under water. @frednewspost

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia until 7 AM EDT

A man had to be air lifted to a trauma center after being injured in a house fire in the 5700 block of Bartonsville Road Tuesday evening, according to Assistant Chief Troy Grossnickle. @frednewspost

A suspect is in custody following a report of an active shooter incident in Urbana, according to police. No one was injured and there is no longer a threat to the community, according to the Frederick County Sheriff's Office. fredericknewspost.com/news/crime_and…

Frederick County will convert the former home of the Middletown library into an active adult community center. Expected to open late summer/early fall. County Exec Jessica Fitzwater announced the project Tuesday afternoon. More to come.

Spotter confirmed tornado in Poolesville, Montgomery County, MD!! People in and around Gaithersburg, Olney, and Brookeville should take cover immediately!!!

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia until 11 PM EDT

My last story for the FNP is finally live. It’s my favorite project I’ve ever worked on. I will never forget the Phoenix kids or stop being grateful for the trust and vulnerability they showed me. There’s also a special tab in the paper this weekend! fredericknewspost.com/news/education…

On the scene of a fire that has caused significant damage to the South Street School Apartments at the corner of W. South an Ice Streets in downtown Frederick. Fire still visible on exterior at this time. @frednewspost

The solar eclipse is seen at its peak at 3:20 p.m. Monday through a telescope inside the Natelli Observatory, located at the Earth & Space Science Lab in Frederick, Maryland. Hundreds congregated on the campus to view the rare event. @FCPSMaryland @frednewspost

Andrew Wright, of Frederick, speeds down the sled run at Frederick County’s Pinecliff Park Friday afternoon. @frednewspost

#UPDATE: As of 3 p.m., a Snow Emergency Plan is in effect for Frederick County. Allegany and Garrett County Snow Emergency Plans still in effect until further notice. ❄️

A pedestrian walks through Baker Park in Frederick as snow begins to stick to sidewalks and road surfaces Saturday morning. @frednewspost

Breaking: The Frederick County Council voted to reject the proposed Sugarloaf Rural Heritage Overlay Zoning District — a significant development in the effort to preserve Sugarloaf Mountain for future generations. For @frednewspost: fredericknewspost.com/news/continuin…