Planning Commission to Hold March 26 Public Hearing The City of Rockville is advancing a proposal to annex 107.9 acres of land near the Shady Grove Metro Station. Rockville’s Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing during its Wednesday, March 26 meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. If
Rockville residents and nonprofits can receive up to $5,000 in rebates for planting native landscapes, native trees, rain gardens and green roofs. Rebates are also available for rain barrels, cisterns, permeable pavers and pavement removal. Visit www.rockvillemd.gov/rainscapes to learn more and apply. Questions? Email [email protected]. Did you know the City
Lower your energy costs, become energy independent and participate in the renewable revolution: Join Capital Area Switch Together to learn about options for installing a solar energy system on the rooftop of your home or small business. The spring campaign for Switch Together, previously called Solar Switch, opens to applications
Facing eviction? Utilities about to be shut off? Need help paying for prescription medication? Emergency financial assistance is available to eligible Rockville residents facing a financial crisis through the Rockville Emergency Assistance Program. Referrals for emergency food, clothing, financial and employment counseling, and other assistance are also provided. All applicants
Montgomery County is hosting free, in-person and virtual federal and state tax preparation sessions throughout tax season for low- to moderate-income families that earned $67,000 or less in 2024. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, which is run by the Montgomery County Community Action Agency, provides IRS-certified volunteers from nonprofit
Vision Zero Makes Progress with Improvements and Public Meetings The State Highway Administration approved Rockville’s request to reduce the speed limit on a segment of First Street by 5 mph, to 35 mph, and will replace signage this month between Veirs Mill and Baltimore roads. Meanwhile, Vision Zero planning and
Restoring or repairing the outside of a historic home? Preserving the exterior of a historic structure? You could be eligible for a property tax credit. Rockville participates in a tax credit program for local structures designated as historic. If your property in Rockville is designated by the city as historic
The city will vacuum leaves from neighborhood curbs from Monday, April 7-Friday, April 18 in five collection areas throughout Rockville. Rake leaves next to, but out of, roadways, gutters and bike lanes, and away from parked vehicles. Leaves should be raked by 6 a.m. on the first day of their
Looking to connect while competing on the field? Rockville’s adult and youth sports leagues are now recruiting for spring play. Spring leagues available are: men’s softball; co-rec softball; co-rec indoor volleyball; co-rec outdoor sand volleyball; co-rec kickball; and co-rec soccer. Game nights vary. Registration deadlines for adult league players and
The F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre and Social Hall is closed for Americans with Disabilities Act improvements through Monday, Sept. 1. The box office is operating from the Rockville Civic Center Cottage, behind Glenview Mansion, 603 Edmonston Drive, selling tickets to offsite performances. Box office hours are 2-6 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and
Rockville’s Mayor and Council begin budget deliberations this month with public hearings and work sessions focused on a Fiscal Year 2026 budget that prioritizes the Mayor and Council’s focus areas of public safety, economic development and housing. The proposed budget
Clocks move forward an hour this month, providing an extra hour of daylight in the evening. Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 9 — an ideal reminder for homeowners to check smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
Community members and readers of “Rockville Reports” will notice a new look for the City of Rockville beginning this month as Rockville rolls out a new branding identity. The Mayor and Council approved the new branding in July. Since then,
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