Richard Eugene “Gene” Dyson, the first African-American officer to serve in the Rockville City Police Department, has died. He was 81. Dyson served with the department from July 1968 to March 1983. Dyson was a U.S. Army veteran, and a life member of the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department. He was
Richard Eugene “Gene” Dyson, the first African-American officer to serve in the Rockville City Police Department, has died. He was 81. Dyson served with the department from July 1968 to March 1983. Dyson was a U.S. Army veteran, and a life member of the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department. He was
At more than three decades old, the existing Historic Resources Management Plan is almost a piece of history itself — the document is typewritten. Now, the 21st century future of Rockville’s history will be up for discussion in October, as the city moves forward on updating that 30-year-old plan, which
At more than three decades old, the existing Historic Resources Management Plan is almost a piece of history itself — the document is typewritten. Now, the 21st century future of Rockville’s history will be up for discussion in October, as the city moves forward on updating that 30-year-old plan, which
New Mark Commons, a 65-acre Rockville subdivision that began development in 1967, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The subdivision was conceived by Edmund J. Bennett, a Montgomery County native whose firm received over 35 national and local awards for innovative architectural techniques, building design and
New Mark Commons, a 65-acre Rockville subdivision that began development in 1967, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The subdivision was conceived by Edmund J. Bennett, a Montgomery County native whose firm received over 35 national and local awards for innovative architectural techniques, building design and
A proposed sidewalk project would provide the only pedestrian connection on either side of Southlawn Lane between East Gude Drive and the eastern leg of Lofstrand Lane. The project, which is part of the city’s Capital Improvements Program, seeks to increase pedestrian safety and accessibility to businesses along the road.
A proposed sidewalk project would provide the only pedestrian connection on either side of Southlawn Lane between East Gude Drive and the eastern leg of Lofstrand Lane. The project, which is part of the city’s Capital Improvements Program, seeks to increase pedestrian safety and accessibility to businesses along the road.
The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings in September on the city’s Adequate Public Facilities Standards, on zoning for alcoholic beverage production and on city financing for expansion at a retirement community.
The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings in September on the city’s Adequate Public Facilities Standards, on zoning for alcoholic beverage production and on city financing for expansion at a retirement community.
Rockville recently sent notices to nearly 8,300 city water customers requesting their help in determining and reporting the material used in their drinking water service lines. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recent Lead and Copper Rule Revisions require water service
Thanks to D.C.-based artist Rose Jaffe, a vibrant mural now adorns the playground-facing wall of the Lincoln Park Community Center at 357 Frederick Ave. The mural features residents of all ages dancing, playing and moving together, alongside Maryland and Lincoln
Work is continuing on a comprehensive renovation and reconfiguration of the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center’s outdoor recreation pool. Improvements are being made to accessibility, amenities will be modernized, and infrastructure will provide new recreational features and pools for swimmers
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