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Episode 45: The Frederick Flood of 1976, Donald Lee Putman & Ricki Putman (opens the original)
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Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Great Frederick Flood of 1976, we sit down with Donald Putman, a former Frederick Police Officer who was on patrol when the historic flood swept through downtown Frederick. Donald takes us back to that day, recalling the rapidly rising water, emergency rescues, and the challenges first responders faced as roads and buildings throughout the city became flooded. He shares firsthand stories
Episode 44: Reengagement, Jason Francis (opens the original)
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Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation!What does it take to help young people find their next opportunity?In this episode, we sit down with Jason Francis, Re-Engagement Program Manager with the City of Frederick’s Office of Opportunity and Innovation, to discuss the programs connecting young people with education, career opportunities, resources, and their community.Jason explains Next Steps, a drop-in program for young people ages 14–24 who may be disconnected from
Episode 43: Solid Waste and Recycling, Paul Varga (opens the original)
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Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! Join us for an insightful conversation with Paul Varga, Communications Manager for the Frederick County Division of Solid Waste and Recycling, who's creative “edutainment” approach has made him one of local government’s most recognizable voices. Paul shares how he modernizes recycling outreach with humor, cultural references, and clear communication, earning national recognition as a top local government influencer. He offers a
Episode 42: The Weinberg Center, Stephanie Chaiken & Dorian Young (opens the original)
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Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation!Join us Behind the Spires with Stephanie Chaiken and Dorian Young from the Weinberg Center for the Arts as they celebrate the theater’s 100th anniversary and share how this historic venue continues to shape Frederick’s cultural identity. They talk about the Weinberg’s evolution from a 1920s movie palace to a modern performing arts center, the community‑driven programming behind the Centennial Season, and exciting new initiatives
City Update for 8.13.2026 (opens the original)
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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:Golden Mile Survey - https://arcg.is/q45zq2Golden Mile Steering Com
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