Fire Chief Owens to Retire June 30

Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner today announced the retirement of Thomas Owens as chief and director of the Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services, effective June 30, 2019.

“Chief Owens is a consummate professional with 50 y...

Frederick County Seeks Certification to Become “Dementia Friendly” Community

An exciting new initiative of the Senior Services Division

County Executive Jan Gardner announced that the Senior Services Division has initiated the process for Frederick County to become certified as a “Dementia Friendly” community through Dementia Frien...

Flood Insurance: Don’t Wait until It’s Too Late

Many residents and business owners are not aware that flood damage is not covered by traditional insurance until it is too late. As we approach the anniversary of the historic 2018 flooding in Frederick County and look toward the hurricane season, now is ...

Emergency Closure of Poffenberger Road

The Frederick County Office of Highway Operations announced that Poffenberger Road has been closed for emergency repairs between Corun Road and Carroll Boyer Road. The road closure will be in place until further notice. Motorist should use Broad Run Road ...

County Calls for Critical Farms Program Applications - May 31st Deadline Set

The Frederick Agricultural Land Preservation Program has opened up an application cycle for the Frederick County Critical Farms Program. The Critical Farms Program assists full-time farmers in purchasing new farmland and also works to preserve the land.

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County Executive Gardner Announces Community Partnership Grant Awards

Celebrating the Good Work Done By Human Service Nonprofit Agencies!

Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner announced awards to 24 local organizations through the county’s Community Partnership Grant program for Fiscal Year 2020. She expressed app...

Kite to Open Biologics Manufacturing Facility in Frederick County

Kite Pharma, a California-based biopharmaceutical
company that develops innovative cancer immunotherapies, announced plans to open a new biologics manufacturing facility in Frederick County that willproduce innovative cell therapies for people with can...