Behind the Spires

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

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!

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

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!

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

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!

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!

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

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!

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

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

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

In this episode, Ed and Molly hang out with their special guests, Sean and Alex from the City of Frederick's Parks and Rec department. They explore the vast amount of activities to do in the city and Ed learns once and for all what a fishing rodeo is! Plus, our hosts continue to update us on local things happening in our city!

Image credit line: Nicole Fox Abuhamada, "The Golden Beatle," 2021-2023, oil on canvas. Image courtesy of the artist. 

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

In this episode, Ed and Molly get to chat with their special guest, Frederick's Police Chief, Jason Lando. They dive in on his history, what his first few weeks on the job were like, the work he is most proud of, and some harder-hitting questions you'll want to hear the answers to! Plus, our duo continues to update us on local things happening in our city!

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

In this episode, Ed and Molly highlight the recent Cultural Connection Panel and the African Americans of Excellence 2025 events, toss some questions to their very special guest, Mayor’s Chief of Staff, Gayon Sampson, continue to update us on local things happening in our city, and Ed brings out the hot sauce and you'll never guess who gives it a try!

In this bonus episode of Behind the Spires, we go over some important snow information with the City of Frederick's Community Engagement Specialist Chowan Brightful. We also discuss a little bit about the Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC).