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 moderate-income residents to safe and affordable bank accounts, increases their
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 in jail. Public firework displays require proper permits and insurance.
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 for swimmers. While the renovations began in August 2024 and
Rockville government will be closed Friday, July 4 for Independence Day. The following city facilities will be closed: City Hall; Taft Center; Lincoln Park, Thomas Farm and Twinbrook community centers; the Rockville Senior Center; Croydon Creek Nature Center; the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre and box office, which has temporarily relocated
Meet Neighbors for Rockville’s Independence Day Festivities in King Farm Join your neighbors for a Rockville tradition as the city’s annual Independence Day celebration returns to King Farm on Friday, July 4 with music, fireworks and fun. Hosted by the Mayor and Council, the celebration will once again be held
Rockville’s $175.5 million budget, adopted May 5, maintains city services and emphasizes the Mayor and Council’s focus areas of public safety, economic development and housing. The budget for Fiscal Year 2026, which begins July 1, is a 4.2% increase over the FY 2025 budget. The city’s real property tax rate
With the Mayor and Council’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget deliberations having wrapped up in May, Rockville is already seeking input from community members about neighborhood improvement projects to be considered during the next budget season. The city’s Capital Improvements Program lays out how Rockville plans to invest, over a five-year
The 36th Annual Rockville Public Safety Awards, held June 3 at Lakewood Country Club, honored members of the Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Rockville Volunteer Fire Department, and the following members of the Rockville City Police Department.
Rockville has been busy working on the zoning ordinance rewrite throughout the summer, with meetings soliciting public input on the process. The rewrite seeks to modernize the city’s zoning regulations through updates to the text of the zoning ordinance and revisions to the zoning map. A virtual community meeting at
Rockville’s Department of Housing and Community Development is continuing work on updating the city’s landlord-tenant code. A draft of the updated code is expected to be released in early fall, followed by work sessions with the Mayor and Council. In May, the city hosted virtual listening sessions with landlords and
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
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
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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