In 1962, after eight crowded years in a 74-year-old house, Rockville city government was finally moving into a new, $250,000 city hall building, bringing its 130 employees under one roof for the first time, according to the Jan. 15, 1962, edition of “The Evening Star” — even though the new office space wasn’t quite complete. The now-vacant old house, which had been built in 1888 by Judge Edward Peter as a wedding present for his daughter, was due to be demolished as a fire hazard.
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Rockville Receives Federal Grant to Advance Twinbrook Bridge Planning
March 21, 2024
A federal grant announced in March will help Rockville with feasibility planning and design for a proposed bridge to connect Twinbrook with Rockville Pike. Rockville was awarded $568,000 through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant Program.
Mayor and Council to Discuss Rockville Metro Station Study on May 6
March 15, 2024
The Mayor and Council will discuss a study of the Rockville Metro station during their Monday, May 6 meeting, which will begin at 7 p.m. Two public meetings will be scheduled following the presentation to receive feedback from the community
RCPD to Distribute Free Steering Wheel Locks
March 6, 2024
With vehicle theft rates on the rise, the Rockville City Police Department will give away a limited number of steering wheel locks from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 23 at the RCPD station, 2 W. Montgomery Ave. The free steering
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