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/

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

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.

Several of the local races could be very close - school board, sheriff etc.

(And early in person voting starts NEXT Saturday!)

Reposted from Bickel Campaign: 17 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY: HOW TO REQUEST AND RETURN YOUR FREDERICK COUNTY MAIL-IN BALLOT

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. Any registered Maryland voter can request a mail-in ballot.

You do not need an excuse and it takes less than 10 minutes.

Make your voice heard!

1. REQUEST YOUR BALLOT

Apply online using your Maryland driver’s license or MVA-issued ID:

https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/onlinemailin...

You can also submit a signed paper application or visit the Frederick County Board of Elections:

8490 Progress Drive, Suite 300

Frederick, MD 21701

Request deadlines:

• October 27 if you want your ballot mailed to you. Your request must be received by the deadline, not simply mailed.

• October 30 if you want an emailed link to download and print your ballot. You will need a printer.

• In-person requests remain available until 8 p.m. on November 3. Check office hours before visiting.

Application and instructions:

https://www.frederickcountymd.gov/8687/Mail-in-Voting

1. COMPLETE YOUR BALLOT

Read the instructions carefully and mark your choices with a black pen.

Sign the required voter oath on your return envelope. Do not sign the ballot itself. If you print your ballot at home, print and sign the accompanying oath and follow the envelope instructions.

1. RETURN YOUR BALLOT

• BY MAIL: It must be postmarked on or before November 3 and received by the Board of Elections by 10 a.m. on November 13. Mail it early. Putting it in a mailbox on Election Day does not guarantee that day’s postmark.

• BY DROP BOX: Place your sealed ballot envelope in an official ballot drop box by 8 p.m. on November 3.

• BY HAND: Deliver it to the Board of Elections by 8 p.m. on November 3.

You cannot return a completed ballot online, by email or by fax.

Find Frederick County’s official drop boxes:

https://www.frederickcountymd.gov/8233/Ballot-Drop-Boxes

1. CHECK YOUR BALLOT’S STATUS

Track your request and returned ballot:

https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/VoterSearch

Need help or a replacement ballot?

Frederick County Board of Elections

301-600-8683

[electionboard@frederickcountymd.gov](mailto:electionboard@frederickcountymd.gov)

#FrederickCountyMD #MarylandElections #MailInVoting #Election2026 #VoterInformation

By Authority: Friends of Karl Bickel, Marc Weinberg, Treasurer.

Verified against Maryland and Frederick County election guidance. Countdown is correct for October 17

I didn't realize this was approved already. Per the FNP poll, this will make a good 3% of locals happy

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!

Hey folks, I just became aware of this assault and figured it might be worth sharing for current and future patrons of Agave. Luckily, Frederick has plenty of other places to go for karaoke.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2930162863712843/posts/28841214915514283/

Visitation Tree

Gingko on 2nd street (oldest in the country I think)

Maple? Tree in 9th and Market

What are yours?

Edit: Fave not face!

Posting to boost visibility for a major local cultural event coming up tomorrow --- grand opening for Frederick's new African American history center / museum.

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.

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

Hey Everyone,

I’m thinking of starting a book festival in the Frederick area. I already have an idea for the location. As for time of year, I’m tentatively thinking of sometime during the summer.

There would be bookish vendors, including local authors. Maybe some panels and/or Q&As. Book signings are another possibility. Maybe a book swap or some DIY bookish workshops? Any suggestions for more bookish activities?

I do a lot of in-person events around Maryland for my small business, so I already have a list of ideas for potential vendors. I’m not so familiar with local authors, so suggestions are welcome (even if it’s yourself, feel free to comment below).

I’d probably have to charge a vendor fee to cover space rental costs and advertising/marketing. I already have a few ideas on how to advertise, but could always use further suggestions!

I’m not sure if I should charge an attendance fee. If I did, something on the low end ($5 to $10). The location I’m considering has plenty of free parking. Another idea is to have VIP tickets, where we’d give VIPs a special gift bag and entry into the festival an hour earlier than general attendance.

This would be my first time hosting such an event, so I know I should start small and see how it goes. Really, any suggestions, ideas, or advice would be truly appreciated! I want to make something that local bookworms can all enjoy. Thank you for your help!

Frederick County desperately needs a second full-service hospital. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, our population has grown from 271,717 in 2020 to 302,883 in 2025, an increase of 11.5% in just five years.
Meanwhile, Frederick Health Hospital recorded 75,707 emergency department visits in fiscal year 2023, making it the fourth-busiest emergency department in Maryland at the time. That’s approximately 207 ER visits every single day.

We cannot continue expanding residential developments without making comparable investments in healthcare infrastructure. A county with over 300,000 residents and this level of emergency department demand deserves serious consideration of a second hospital

Sources:
U.S. Census Bureau — Frederick County Population Data (2025)⁠ https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/frederickcountymaryland/PST045225

Frederick Health — 2023 Community Impact Report (ER statistics, pages 18–19)⁠ https://www.frederickhealth.org/documents/Community_Impact_Report_2023.pdf

Hi! Looked at the local card shops but didn’t see any listings for this. Anyone have recommendations for where we can play casual Magic and maybe have other people join? The drafts and events are fun but we’re looking for something that is more laid back.

Hey all, looking for a dry cleaner in the frederick or Brunswick area that can handle/specializes in washing pleated kilts.

Got two that havent needed a thorough washing yet but I'd like to know what any good options are.

All thanks in advance.

Does anyone have 1 or 2 extra omnipod 5 pods they are willing to give? My insurance is being an incompetent dick and i probably wont get any until sometime next week and I would be happy to replace them once I get mine. Or I can give you some insulin if you need!

Here's your chance to catch the finest Grateful Dead Tribute Band in the DMV! Right in your own backyard at Rockwell Brewery!

If you've never seen this band before, then do yourself a favor and check them out! A blend of Reggae, Rock, Blues, Funk, Country, you'll hear it all!

Alright, ROVers (we’re still focus grouping this), here’s the deal. We have TWO gigs left this year and this is the last one where you’ll be guaranteed a ticket if you want to attend.

Our last gig this year will only have ~100 tickets available, so unless you’re planning on camping out for them at Mailboxes Etc. like it’s HFStival ‘97, Rockwell will be your best shot.

We’ll be joined by the lovely and incredibly talented Dan Kehoe.

All of the parking and none of the weather watching.

GET YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE TO SAVE AT THE DOOR!

Any affordable places to hold a small memorial/celebration of life. In Frederick/Walkersville/Woodsboro area? Something pretty and not limited to indoor only. 50 people max

Would hate to see any businesses close but these are my top 5 in no order that would really depress me:

1. White Rabbit
   
2. Attaboy
   
3. Lazy Fish
   
4. The Orchard
   
5. Cafe Ibiza

What would be yours?

Just received a last-minute request for me to bring a birthday cake to a family gathering of 8 people.

Any suggestions for a place to pick up a great cake this afternoon?

Any bars playing the games with sound for the WNBA finals?

A mural is being painted on the west side of the College Ave. bridge over the park pedestrian path near the bocce courts. I like what I see so far.