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Day: April 1, 2024

Be Flood Aware for April

April is Flood Awareness Month. Anywhere it can rain, it can flood. With the arrival of the rainy spring season, follow these tips to know the risk and be prepared to reduce the impact of potential flooding:  • Insure your property. Flood damage isn’t covered by standard homeowners’ insurance policies

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Drug Take Back Day: Drive Up, Drop Off Unwanted Medication

This article has been edited to reflect an additional day of the Drug Take Back event. The Rockville City Police Department offers safe, free and anonymous disposal of unwanted prescription drugs for National Drug Take Back Day, on Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28.  In cooperation with the Drug

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New Attached Accessory Dwelling Unit Law to Go Into Effect in April

Legislation allowing the conditional use of attached accessory units in the City of Rockville will go into effect Tuesday, April 9, following passage of a zoning text amendment by the Mayor and Council in October.  Attached accessory dwelling units, or attached ADUs, are secondary dwellings either inside, or attached to,

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Climate Action Plan Makes Progress in Second Year

Rockville is making progress on many of the 42 initiatives in the city’s first Climate Action Plan, with several action items completed and other efforts well underway.  The Mayor and Council adopted the plan in January 2022 with the goal of equitably reducing greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change

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RCPD’s Community Policing Shows Results as Crime Rates Decline

 The Rockville City Police Department’s commitment to community policing resulted in reduced crime rates for 2023, RCPD Chief Victor V. Brito told the Mayor and Council in presenting a crime report with data that contrasts with that of other municipalities across the country.  While criminality has risen locally, regionally and

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Speed Limit Reduction Coming to Veirs Mill Road

The State Highway Administration recently approved Rockville’s request for a speed limit reduction on a busy stretch of Veirs Mill Road in Twinbrook.  The speed limit will now be 35 mph, down from 40 mph, between Edmonston Drive and Twinbrook Parkway. The change makes the speed limit consistent with that

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Free Financial Empowerment Workshops Offered in July

Rockville is offering a free four-part financial empowerment series this July as part of the BankOn Rockville program to help residents strengthen their money management skills and prepare for future financial goals. BankOn is an initiative that connects low- to

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Celebrate the Fourth Safely

The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate. But leave the fireworks to the professionals.The private use and possession of fireworks, including sparklers, is illegal in Montgomery County and carries a fine of up to $1,000 and/or six months

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Fresh Look, Familiar Fun

Rockville Swim and Fitness Center’s Outdoor Pool Reopens  Rockville made waves this summer with the reopening of the outdoor recreation pool at the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center, following a transformative renovation project aimed at enhancing access, safety and enjoyment

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