Behind the Spires

City of Frederick (MD)

5.0 (8)
GOVERNMENT
UPDATED BIWEEKLY

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.

6D AGO

Behind the Spires: City Update for 04.03.2026

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:- Police Chief Survey - https://communityfeedback.opengov.com/portals/frederickmd/Issue_14883- Budget - frederickmd.gov/FY27budget- Public Meetings - frederickmd.gov/publicmeetings- cityoffrederickmd.gov#cityoffrederick #localnews #frederickmd

8 min
APR 1

Episode 32: The City of Frederick FY27 Budget, Mayor Michael O'Connor

Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! Join us for an insightful conversation with Mayor Michael O’Connor, returning for his third appearance on the podcast. The Mayor shares why he’s optimistic about the future of Frederick, Maryland, highlighting exciting community projects as Frederick continues to grow; reflecting on what makes the City of Frederick a welcoming, vibrant place to live. We dive into the FY27 City of Frederick Budget, exploring how the administration prioritizes core city services, infrastructure improvements, public safety investments, expanded parks and recreation programming, and an innovative new early childhood and childcare initiative. Mayor O’Connor also breaks down the budget process, community engagement efforts, and how technology is helping modernize local government. 👉 Learn more the FY27 budget: frederickmd.gov/FY27budget Stay connected, stay informed, and explore what’s ahead for Frederick! #frederickmd #cityoffrederick #behindthespires #inSPIREfrederick #jointhestory

28 min
MAR 18

Behind the Spires: City Update for 03.18.2026

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 #localnews #frederickmd

9 min
MAR 17

Episode 31: City of Frederick Council Member, Peter Brehm

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, neighborhood concerns, and more!The conversation also explores how the City of Frederick's Council works, how residents can stay involved in local government, and why community feedback plays a crucial role in planning the city’s future.If you’re interested in the City of Frederick news, updates, local government, city planning, development, and affordable housing in Frederick, this episode offers an inside look at the challenges and opportunities facing the city today.Learn more about city meetings and local government in Frederick and stay informed about the future of the community.👉 Learn about your city council: frederickmd.gov/citycouncil👉 Check out the City's Public Meetings: frederickmd.gov/publicmeetings#frederickmd #cityoffrederick #behindthespires #inSPIREfrederick #jointhestory

36 min
MAR 6

Behind the Spires: City Update for 03.04.2026

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:- Residents can access FRED on the City website or by texting “Hello” to 833-313-3733- CityofFrederickMD.gov/parking- CityofFrederickMD.gov/hpc- frederickmd.gov/FY27budget- www.cityoffrederickmd.gov#cityoffrederick #localnews #frederickmd

7 min
FEB 2

Episode 30: Frederick Tourism & History, Jake Wynn

Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! 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 Frederick promotes tourism, highlights Carroll Creek Park, and gives a sneak peek into the upcoming USA250 celebrations. Learn about Frederick’s rich Civil War history, Revolutionary War connections, and why heritage tourism is booming. Plus, find out how local businesses and artists can get involved in the America 250th anniversary events. 👉 Plan your trip: https://www.visitfrederick.org🎙 Check out Jake’s podcast: https://wynninghistory.com/public-history-podcast

35 min
JAN 21

Episode 29: Boomtown, Filmmaker Salyer McLaughlin

Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! 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… nearly breaking the spirit of the community. For more Boomtown information: https://boomtownfrederick.com/ For Weinberg Center tickets visit: https://weinbergcenter.org/performances/boomtown/

33 min
12/23/2025

Episode 28: The Public Affairs Special, Jen Gerlock, Lance Duvall, Shana Knight

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

41 min

TRAILER

Episode 000 - Hello from the Behind the Spires Crew

Welcome to Behind the Spires, we are here to bring you this brand new bi-weekly podcast where we will go behind the spires to bring you updates on Frederick projects, policies and events, and each week. On top of that, each episode will have a special guest to help us bring the business of Frederick… forward.

01/29/2025

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5

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8 Ratings

Great show

Mar 5

CAKe52__

Show with great information about the city of Frederick. Hosts are funny and personable. Really like Molly.

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.

Creator

City of Frederick (MD)
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

38
Rating

Clean
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