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Behind the Spires

City of Frederick (MD)

Welcome! Come join us Behind the Spires where we will highlight updates on Frederick projects, policies and events. On top of that, you can listen to episodes with special guests who help us bring the business of Frederick… forward.

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Behind the Spires: City Update for 03.18.2026

Behind the Spires ·

2026/03/18

Welcome to Behind the Spires! Here's your City Update where each episode, we join you to bring clear, factual updates directly from City meetings, departments, and official sources in 15 minutes or less! We cover what you missed, what’s happening right now, and what’s coming up next so you can stay informed about your local government without having to sit through every meeting.Clear. Direct. Straight from the City.Episode Links:- frederickmd.gov/usa250- www.cityoffrederickmd.gov#cityoffrederick

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00:35:52

Episode 31: City of Frederick Council Member, Peter...

Behind the Spires ·

2026/03/17

Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation!In this episode, we sit down with Peter Brehm, the first District 3 City Council Member in Frederick, to talk about local leadership, city growth, and the issues that matter most to Frederick residents.Peter shares his journey running for office, along with what he heard from voters while knocking on doors across District 3. We discuss major topics shaping the city today, including development, affordable housing, infrastructure,

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00:06:31

Behind the Spires: Weekly Update for 03.04.2026

Behind the Spires ·

2026/03/06

Welcome to Behind the Spires! Here's your Weekly Update where each week, we join you to bring clear, factual updates directly from City meetings, departments, and official sources in 15 minutes or less! We cover what you missed, what’s happening right now, and what’s coming up next so you can stay informed about your local government without having to sit through every meeting.Clear. Direct. Straight from the City.Episode Links:- Residents can access FRED on the City website or by texting

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00:34:37

Episode 030 - Frederick Tourism & History, Jake Wynn

Behind the Spires ·

2026/02/02

Explore Frederick, Maryland with Jake Wynn from Visit Frederick! Ed is out this week so joining Molly is Producer Lance and they have another very special guest in the studio! It’s Jake Wynn, Senior Marketing & Communications Manager at Visit Frederick and they discuss everything that makes Frederick a top travel destination. Discover things to do in Frederick, Maryland, from vibrant public art and historic sites to amazing local restaurants, breweries, and boutiques. Jake shares how Visit

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00:33:00

Episode 029 - Boomtown, Filmmaker Salyer McLaughlin

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2026/01/21

In our latest episode, Ed and Molly sit down with Filmmaker Salyer McLaughlin to talk about the history behind his first cinematic release, Boomtown, a movie premiering at the Weinberg Center on January 24, 2026! It’s a docudrama about a little City you may know… Boomtown is inspired by the book "From the Brink to Brilliant." The film centers on a turning point in Frederick’s history in October of 1976. A devastating flood destroyed priceless film, photographs, and historical records…

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00:41:23

Episode 028 - The Public Affairs Special! Jen...

Behind the Spires ·

2025/12/23

In this episode, Molly and Ed celebrate the end of the year with some very special guests! Our very own Manager of Public Affairs Jen Gerlock joins us with Podcast Producer, DJ Lazy River, and Production Supervisor Lance Duvall to go over their experiences in 2025 and what they loved best about Behind the Spires! We also have another secret special guest in the closing segment! It's not really a secret but she is definitely one of our very special guests, Community Partnerships Advisor Shana

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00:43:44

Episode 027 - Parking in Frederick, Steve Johnson &...

Behind the Spires ·

2025/12/03

In this episode, Molly and Ed put a few bucks in the meter to sit down with Steve Johnson & Lisa Dilda with the Parking Department, to talk all about how Frederick handles parking in the city!

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00:40:25

Episode 026 - Housing and Human Services, Stuart...

Behind the Spires ·

2025/11/10

In this episode, Molly and Ed sit down with Stuart Campbell, the City’s new Director of Housing and Human Services. With more than 30 years of experience in housing and community development, he brings deep expertise and a passion for helping people move toward stability and opportunity. We’ll talk about his vision for the department, and the programs making a difference in our community every day.

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00:35:31

Episode 025 - The Frederick Youth Council Rises...

Behind the Spires ·

2025/10/31

In this spooky episode, Molly the Narwhal and Ed the Penguin sit down with Muikiio Wafula and Ethan Burks, members of Frederick's very own Frederick Youth Council! They talk about upcoming events and what it's like to be a part of such a great organization!

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00:32:24

Episode 024 - Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Jodee Rudy

Behind the Spires ·

2025/10/27

In this episode, Molly and Ed spread the word about Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Jodee Rudy, a Nurse with the Frederick County Health Department’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program!

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00:50:20

Episode 023 - Frederick PD Recruitment, Corporal Deb...

Behind the Spires ·

2025/10/20

In this episode, Molly and Ed get the word out on FPD recruitment! They speak with Corporal Deb Kidwell and making her third BTS appearance, Samantha Long! The crew talks about what they're looking for in recruits, the benefits of becoming an FPD Officer, and some fun factoids in between!

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00:44:51

Episode 022 - The Frederick Community Health Center,...

Behind the Spires ·

2025/10/06

In this episode, Molly and Ed get 21ccs of health knowledge shots, and they learn all about the services provided by the Frederick Community Health Center with special guest Kimether Redmon, a nurse practitioner with the Health Center!

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00:42:25

Episode 021 - The Frederick Municipal Airport, Andrew...

Behind the Spires ·

2025/09/23

In this episode, Molly and Ed soar the skies behind the spires to have a chat with the always amazing Andrew Moore, Airport Manager, and Shon Dempsey, Assistant Airport Manager. If you ever wanted to learn about some interesting Airport facts, like all the famous people who've touched down there, to getting the low-down on this year's Festival of Flight, the 21st episode of Behind the Spires is for you!

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00:58:35

Episode 020 - The City's Brand New Street Sweeper,...

Behind the Spires ·

2025/09/08

In this ULTRA episode, Molly and Ed have a chat with the wonderful Jennifer Hammond of our Stormwater Management team about how street sweeping protects our neighborhoods and waterways! We then sit down with local artist Taurean "Mr. T" Washington, who is bringing the city's new street sweeper to life in a whole new way through an upcoming children’s activity book about street sweepers.

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00:37:00

Episode 019 - The Literacy Council of Frederick...

Behind the Spires ·

2025/08/25

In this episode, Molly and Ed have a chat with the lovely Denise Hill and Andrew West of the Literacy Council of Frederick County!

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00:32:46

Episode 018 - Vote Frederick, Phyllis Hane

Behind the Spires ·

2025/08/11

In this episode, Molly and Ed sit down and discuss city elections with our wonderful City Clerk, Phyllis Hane! We talk everything about elections and even starring roles in fun city videos!

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00:38:14

Episode 017 - Public Art, Laila Jadallah

Behind the Spires ·

2025/08/04

In this episode, Molly and Ed chat with the City of Frederick's very own Manager of Arts and Culture, Laila Jadallah, about her history and all the cool art we see around our beautiful city!

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00:37:30

Episode 016 - National Night Out, Sam Long, Sgt....

Behind the Spires ·

2025/07/28

In this episode, Molly and Ed chat with organizers behind this year's National Night Out event, which takes place on August 5, 2025, 6-8pm.#frederickmd #cityoffrederick #behindthespires #inSPIREfrederick #jointhestory #nationalnightout

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00:38:49

Episode 015: Seniorscapes, Dr. Sue Paul

Behind the Spires ·

2025/07/14

In this episode, our dynamic duo is reunited, as they speak to the amazing Dr. Sue Paul about the Seniorscapes project here in Frederick!

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00:39:11

Episode 014: National Clustered Spires High Wheel...

Behind the Spires ·

2025/07/08

In this episode, Molly is joined by producer Lance, as they host Frederick's "power couple" - Eric and Jeanne Rhodes, who discuss the National Clustered Spires High Wheel Race that will be taking place again in downtown Frederick, July 12, 2025.

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