The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate. But leave the fireworks to the professionals. The city reminds residents that the private use and possession of fireworks, including sparklers, is illegal in Maryland and carries a $500 fine. Fireworks include firecrackers, skyrockets and Roman candles. Selling fireworks carries a
Mayor Bridget Donnell Newton and city staff welcomed Mithran Karthic (pictured here with Mayor Newton), winner of the “If I Were Mayor…” essay contest, to Rockville City Hall on June 6. Mithran, a fourth-grader at College Gardens Elementary School, earned the right to serve as Rockville’s Mayor for a Day,
The Rockville City Police Department hosted a town hall meeting about public safety in Rockville on June 23 at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre. Chief Victor V. Brito and RCPD officers were joined by representatives from the Montgomery County Police Department 1st District, Metro Transit Police Department, and City of Rockville
Meet Neighbors, Connect with Police Officers on Aug. 2 Celebrate our city’s neighborhoods on Tuesday, Aug. 2 as the Rockville City Police Department and Rockville communities take part in National Night Out.
Rockville’s Mayor and Council will in August once again proclaim September as National Recovery Month, and the city will hold several events as part of Rockville Goes Purple, a continuing campaign to shine a spotlight on the nationwide impact of opioid addiction. The Mayor and Council will issue the proclamation
The Glenview Mansion and Peerless Rockville Speaker Series hosts “The Three Reported Lynchings in Montgomery County,” with Sarah Hedlund and Tony Cohen, at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at Glenview Mansion at Rockville Civic Center Park, 603 Edmonston Drive.
Join the Rockville Science Center’s community chess club to meet new friends while learning, practicing and sharpening your skills. The club meets from 6:30-9 p.m. each Monday at the Rockville Science Center, 36-C Maryland Ave. in Rockville Town Square. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Attendees under age 16
The Mayor and Council proclaimed July as Parks and Recreation Month in Rockville in June, presenting the proclamation to Chip Boylan, a member of the Rockville Recreation and Parks Foundation and the Rockville Recreation and Park Advisory Board.
Performances will be held outside and in, throughout July and August in Rockville. Rockville Musical Theatre presents “Once Upon a Mattress.” 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, July 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16; 2 p.m. Sundays, July 10 and 17.
Stay healthy and informed with free seminars from the Rockville Senior Center in July and August. Register with the course number at www.rockvillemd.gov/registration. Learn about 60-plus programs, courses, activities and services at www.rockvillemd.gov/seniorcenter or by calling 240-314-8800. See the “Adults 60+” recreation guide at www.rockvillemd.gov/life for more information.
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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