Block Parties Offer Opportunity to Meet Neighbors, Connect with Police Rockville neighbors are invited to celebrate their communities on Tuesday, Aug. 7 as the Rockville City Police Department participates in National Night Out.
Marji Graf was recently named president and CEO of the Rockville Chamber of Commerce. Graf has spent the last 10 years as the CEO of the Okemo Valley (Vermont) Regional Chamber of Commerce. Her first day is Monday, July 2. She succeeds Michelle F. Day, who served as the Rockville
A project to improve a stormwater management pond in Cabin John Stream Valley Park this spring meant moving some of the pond’s longtime residents. The city enlisted help from the Mid-Atlantic Turtle and Tortoise Society to relocate about 70 turtles to a new home at the recently constructed stormwater management
Repairs to the Edmonston Drive Bridge are scheduled to begin in July and bring major traffic impacts to Rockville’s only bridge over the Metrorail and CSX tracks. The eight-month-long project is scheduled to begin the week of July 16 and will include cleaning and painting; concrete abutment and pier repair; and concrete crack
The City of Rockville will launch an upgraded website in mid-July that will make it easier to navigate, find information and use on any device, whether it’s your computer, tablet or smartphone.
Rockville’s free, outdoor Movies in the Parks on the big screen return to neighborhood parks on Wednesdays in August. Bring chairs, blankets, food and beverages and enjoy four family-friendly movies at four different neighborhood parks. Movies begin at dusk (approximately 8 p.m.) and are free. Learn more at www.rockvillemd.gov/moviesintheparks. The
When it comes to transportation options, there’s no better place to be 60-and-older than at the Rockville Senior Center.
Tony Maclin’s friends and family are seeing a bit less of him these days. Last year, a body mass index reading offered by Rockville’s wellness program “caused me to stop and take notice of my physical condition,” said Maclin, a commercial plans examiner in the city’s Inspection Services Division. “Then
The Friday Night Live Concert Series continues with live music for all tastes at Rockville Town Square, each Friday through Sept. 14. Drop by this free event and enjoy rock, reggae, ska, swing, pop and more! Shows run from 6-9 p.m.
Rockville has been named a “Banner City” by the Maryland Municipal League, which recognizes the municipalities’ elected and appointed officials as the league’s most engaged members. According to the MML, the Banner City/Town program fosters an environment where officials feel that their activities make a difference.
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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