Snow plow crews from the City of Rockville practiced in September for the second annual Snow Road-eo Challenge. Crews from Rockville, which hosts this year’s event on Tuesday, Oct. 9, are looking to avenge a narrow loss to the City of Gaithersburg in last year’s inaugural challenge. The challenge helps
Rockville has several fun events in October to let you and your family explore your inner ghouls for Halloween! To register where there’s a course number, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/registration. Teens, grades 6-10, will experience an evening of fright and fear at Field of Screams, in Olney, for Halloteen, 6-10 p.m. Friday,
Applicants for the third and final phase of Rockville Metro Plaza are seeking approval for a mixed-use building consisting of up to 240 apartment units and 8,500 square feet of retail at 220 East Middle Lane. The project would replace about 201,000 square feet of remaining approved office space with
Project applicants are seeking to develop two parcels, at 801 King Farm Blvd. and 1503 Piccard Drive in the Irvington Centre subdivision of King Farm, into 65 residential town homes. The project would replace unbuilt office space and ground floor retail that was previously approved as part of the King
Technology Gives Officers Priority Use of Cellular Network in Emergencies Rockville police officers are now better able to maintain communication in emergency situations with the help of new cellphones issued last month.
Rockville is a city of good neighbors. The city is seeking nominations, through 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, for its Good Neighbor Awards. The program recognizes adults or youth who are unselfishly giving back and improving the quality of life in their neighborhoods through good deeds or community service.
Rockville Police Offer Drive-Up and Drop-Off Collection The Rockville City Police Department and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office offer a safe, free and anonymous way to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs during National Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 27.
Fall Leaf Collection Begins in October Area 1: Oct. 15-19; Nov. 19-23 Area 2: Oct. 22-26; Nov. 26-30 Area 3: Oct. 29-Nov. 2; Dec. 3-7 Area 4: Nov. 5-Nov. 9; Dec. 10-14 Area 5: Nov. 12-Nov. 16; Dec. 17-21 Rockville will vacuum leaves from neighborhood curbs in two rounds, beginning
City Hosts Donation Event and Cycling Class in October Gear up and give back with bikes this month. Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation will accept used children’s and adult bikes, bike parts and bike helmets, and to provide free bike repairs for low-income residents, from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Oct.
Rockville is seeking volunteers to help keep city streams trash-free with two stream cleanups in October. On Saturday, Oct. 13, the city’s Environment Commission will host a cleanup from 10 a.m.-noon at Maryvale Park, 812 First St. Environment Commission members will be at the park’s gazebo to greet participants.
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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