Behind the Spires

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Episode 13: The New Frederick PD Headquarters, Chief Jason Lando & Captain Aaron Lapp Jun 27, 2025

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Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation!

In this episode, Molly takes a tour of the new Frederick Police Department Headquarters with FPD Public Information Officer, Sam Long. They then speak with Chief Jason Lando and Captain Aaron Lapp of FPD to discuss the opening of this new facility.

Bonus Episode - Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, Portia Wu Jun 12, 2025

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In this bonus episode of Behind the Spires, we talk with Portia Wu, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor.

Episode 12: Good Morning Frederick, Dani Gurrie Jun 09, 2025

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Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation!

In this episode, Ed and Molly speak with Good Morning Frederick host, Dani Gurrie as we get the low down on doing a local morning show here in Frederick!

Plus, our dynamic duo continues to update us on all the local things happening in our city!

Episode 11: Risk, Safety, and Compliance, Jeana Panarella May 27, 2025

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In this episode, Ed and Molly speak with the City of Frederick's Training Coordinator with the Office of Risk, Safety, and Compliance, Jeana Panarella! We get the 411 on when to call 911 for stop the bleed and cpr training! Plus we learn more about some additional safety tips for home.

Plus, our dynamic duo continues to update us on all the local things happening in our city!

Episode 10: Opportunity and Transformation, Ericka Rohrbaugh May 12, 2025

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In this episode, Ed and Molly speak with the City of Frederick's Manager of Opportunity and Transformation, Ericka Rohrbaugh! We all learn about Good Jobs, Great Cities, development of the Youth Center, the 12-24 Collaborative, and so much more!

Plus, our dynamic duo continues to update us on all the local things happening in our city!

Episode 9: Historic Preservation, Christina Martinkosky Apr 28, 2025

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In this episode, Ed and Molly travel back in time with our very own Manager of Historic Preservation, Christina Martinkosky! We all learn about the Sites of Enslavement Project, Henry Williams, and a whole lot more on this episode.

Plus, our dynamic duo continues to update us on all the local things happening in our city!

Episode 8: The Frederick Youth Council, Judah and Alaina Apr 21, 2025

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In this episode, Ed and Molly reach out to the youth of the city and learn what's important to them! They welcome the Frederick Youth Council to the show and chitty-chat with Judah and Alaina! We all learn about some great ideas for events, share some youth concerns, and even talk about a possible city-wide talent show?!?!

Plus, our dynamic duo continues to update us on all the local things happening in our city!

Episode 7: Business Outreach, Jarad Bowens Apr 14, 2025

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Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation!

In this episode, Ed and Molly get the low down on local Frederick businesses with our very own Business Outreach Coordinator with the Office of Equity and Inclusion, Jarad Bowens! They got jokes to share, businesses to plug, and lots of good information to learn!

Plus, our dynamic duo continues to update us on all the local things happening in our city!

Episode 6: A Budget Discussion with Mayor Michael O'Connor Apr 07, 2025

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In this episode Ed and Molly find themselves interviewing their first repeat guest! The City of Frederick's very own Mayor Michael O'Connor, drops by to answer some questions about the newly released budget!

Plus, our hosts continue to update us on local things happening in our city!

Episode 5: Celebrate Frederick, Jen and Anna Mar 31, 2025

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In this episode, Ed and Molly get to sit down with special guests, Jen and Anna from the City of Frederick's Special Events department, Celebrate Frederick! They learn about the history of special events in Frederick and some fun facts along the way! This episode has everything, dancing, hot sauce tasting, quick round trivia, and so much more. Plus, our hosts continue to update us on local things happening in our city!

Image credit line: Julia Schrecengost, Time Bleeds a Rusty Red, monotype, linocut, laser-etched woodcut, 2024

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