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Frederick, Maryland Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello Frederick! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Frederick nonprofits just landed a share of Amazon’s $163,000?
  • Where Frederick County’s next 50-plus community centers could be built
  • Ready to grow your Frederick network over a drink downtown?

Also on today's calendar: Maryland Psychic Fair and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Very warm and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 53.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Amazon Invests $163,000 in Frederick County Through 17 Community Grants (aboutamazon.com subscription) — Amazon has awarded $163,000 in grants to 17 Frederick County nonprofits, supporting everything from food pantries and diaper banks to STEM labs, trades training, and ESL programs. Many Frederick-based groups, including Centro Hispano de Frederick, The Frederick Center, and Tech Frederick, are receiving funds, and the company will continue its local outreach with a STEM-focused tent at the Great Frederick Fair.
   

2. Frederick County Plans New Brunswick 50+ Community Center (wfmd.com) — Frederick County is moving ahead with a new 50-plus community center in Brunswick, its first stand-alone facility designed specifically for older adults. The county’s feasibility study also flags future centers in Walkersville, Woodsboro, Urbana, New Market, the Frederick urban core, and West County, responding to a fast-growing senior population expected to reach one in five residents by 2035.
   

3. Women in Business Happy Hour on September 30, 2026 (businessdailynetwork.com) — Women professionals in Frederick can connect at a Women in Business Happy Hour on September 30 at Tenth Ward Distilling Company on East Patrick Street. The event invites women from across Frederick County to network, relax, and explore sponsorship opportunities that spotlight local businesses. It’s a casual way to expand your circle right in downtown Frederick.
   

4. Yankees Birthday of the Day: Charlie Keller (pinstripealley.com) — Longtime Yankees slugger Charlie Keller was born in Middletown and died in Frederick, spending much of his life on a Maryland farm even after his baseball stardom. The story traces his rise from Middletown High School standout to World Series hero, then back home to run Yankeeland Farm, highlighting how one of the franchise’s great “what-ifs” stayed closely connected to Frederick County.
   

5. Feds Cite Laboratory Transporter After Hundreds of Monkeys Suffer in Sweltering Heat: PETA Statement (peta.org) — A trucking company was cited by federal regulators after hundreds of imported research monkeys reportedly endured extreme heat while being transported to a laboratory in Frederick. Animal-rights advocates say temperatures inside some trucks far exceeded legal limits and are urging residents to press Congress to support a bill restricting primate imports for experiments. The case raises fresh ethical questions about Frederick’s role in animal research.
   

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    We specialize in masonry and home improvement projects, helping homeowners repair, restore, and improve their homes with attention to detail and… (Nextdoor Emerald Farm)
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    I previously requested nighttime police patrols, but I haven’t seen any since. Lately, especially at night, people have been parking there to smoke… (Nextdoor Emerald Farm)
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  • Kathy Schultze - State Farm Agent posted a job opening for Account Associate - State Farm Agent Team Member in Frederick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Frederick here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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