Mt. Vernon Place Has Reopened to Traffic With the arrival of the fall planting season in September, city contractors began landscaping as the final phase of improvements to the Mt. Vernon stormwater management facility. Mt. Vernon Place reopened to through traffic in late August after city contractors replaced a culvert
Rockville will honor veterans of our nation’s armed forces with a ceremony on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11. The ceremony is planned for 11 a.m. at Veterans Park, at the intersection of MD 28 and Rockville Pike. Free parking will be available at Sandy Spring Bank, 611 Rockville Pike.
For Close to 50 Years, Drive has Encouraged Heartfelt Giving For nearly a half century, through the Holiday Drive, Rockville has sponsored outreach that brings the community together each year to provide food baskets, gift certificates and toys to needy Rockville families throughout the Thanksgiving and December holidays.
Stay healthy and informed with seminars from the Rockville Senior Center in October. 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. Activities are in person, except
Capitol Comedy presents “Two Cheers for Democracy” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21. Lose your blues and keep your composure with Capitol Comedy’s “Two Cheers for Democracy.” Six performers send up the Biden administration and the opposition with song parodies, comic sketches, mock commercials and fake news updates. Tickets are $30;
Centers Hold Halloween Events Halloween is nearly here and Rockville has events for families, from the very young to seniors. Mini-Creep A HalloweenHeld at Croydon Creek Nature Center from 10-11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, and just for the little ones aged 2-6. Wear a costume and enjoy games, crafts, a
With a smile that welcomes visitors to City Hall and a friendly voice directing calls on the city’s main telephone line, Nadege Dogbo started in July as an administrative assistant and switchboard operator. But she’s by no means new to the City of Rockville. We asked her a few questions
Drive-Up and Drop-Off Collection is Oct. 29 at the RCPD Station The Rockville City Police Department offers a safe, free and anonymous way to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 29.
Have you ever wondered what is written on that scroll in the hand of the fountain sculpture in front of the Red Brick Courthouse? Do you know the history of Rockville’s Baptist cemetery?
Celebrate Walktober this month in Rockville by experiencing our city on foot and transit while playing bingo. Walktober presents a wonderful opportunity to walk while the weather is still warm. Pedestrian Bingo, sponsored by the Rockville Pedestrian Advocacy Committee, provides a way to experience the city just as people who
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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