Behind the Spires

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

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

Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! In this episode, Molly and Ed have a chat with the lovely Denise Hill and Andrew West of the Literacy Council of Frederick County!

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

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

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

Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! In this episode, our dynamic duo is reunited, as they speak to the amazing Dr. Sue Paul about the Seniorscapes project here in Frederick!

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

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.

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

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!

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 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 updat...

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...

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?!?! Pl...

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 thing...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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).

Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! In this episode Ed and Molly introduce themselves, they highlight a recently opened local business, deep dive into some questions for the City of Frederick Mayor Michael O'Connor, drop some updates for things happening in our city, and the crew try to figure out what PEMDAS stands for.

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.