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Frederick, Maryland
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⭐️ 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.
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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:
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Story for @frednewspost will be updated: fredericknewspost.com/news/c…
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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
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BREAKING: Robert Krop, owner of The Machine Gun Nest, has been ACQUITTED on all counts in his conspiracy trial. Article to come for @frednewspost
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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
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A tornado watch has been issued for parts of District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia until 7 AM EDT
ALT This graphic displays Tornado Watch watch number 615 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 7:00 AM EDT. The watch includes parts of District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. The threats associated with this watch are a few tornadoes possible, isolated hail up to half inch size possible and isolated gusts up to 60 mph possible. There are 17,404,021 people in the watch along with 4185 schools and 214 hospitals.
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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/c…
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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.
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Spotter confirmed tornado in Poolesville, Montgomery County, MD!! People in and around Gaithersburg, Olney, and Brookeville should take cover immediately!!!
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A tornado watch has been issued for parts of District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia until 11 PM EDT
ALT This graphic displays Tornado Watch watch number 335 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 11:00 PM EDT. The watch includes parts of District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia. The threats associated with this watch are a couple tornadoes possible, isolated hail up to ping pong size possible and scattered gusts up to 70 mph possible. There are 16,399,816 people in the watch along with 3930 schools and 195 hospitals.
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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!
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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
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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
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Andrew Wright, of Frederick, speeds down the sled run at Frederick County’s Pinecliff Park Friday afternoon. @frednewspost
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#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. ❄️
#UPDATE: A Snow Emergency Plan is also now in effect for Allegany County. Remember....please stay home if you can. For those who must travel, do not crowd the plow. MORE >> ow.ly/JIja50QotiS
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A pedestrian walks through Baker Park in Frederick as snow begins to stick to sidewalks and road surfaces Saturday morning. @frednewspost
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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/c…
