A newly purchased hot box trailer is making pothole repair practically painless for the city’s Department of Public Works. Traditional asphalt repair takes two to three hours. “With this new machine, in [about] 20 minutes, they can roll over to a pothole, make those repairs and then move on to
City government will be closed Thursday, July 4 for Independence Day. The following city facilities will be closed: Lincoln Park, Thomas Farm and Twinbrook community centers; the Rockville Senior Center; Croydon Creek Nature Center and the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre and box office; Glenview Mansion and the Rockville Civic Center
With applications opening soon for grants to help low- and moderate-income households, the City of Rockville will hold two information sessions on how best to apply. Community Development Block Grants are federal funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to local and state governments to support
With temperatures across the weekend expected to reach triple digits, some City of Rockville facilities will be open at these locations during the following hours to cool off: Croydon Creek Nature Center852 Avery Rd.Saturday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Sunday: 1-4 p.m. Lincoln Park Community Center357 Frederick Ave.Saturday: 8:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.Sunday: 10 a.m.-6
New Hire Brings 30 Years of Experience in City Leadership Jeffrey J. Mihelich, a Montana resident with more than three decades of experience in city management, will be Rockville’s next city manager, the Mayor and Council announced Monday, June 3. The Mayor and Council unanimously voted to appoint Mihelich, who
Rockville City Hall and some city facilities will be closed Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day. Parking will be free at city-owned meters on May 27. Recycling, trash and yard waste collection will be made one day later than usual during the week of May 27. Find more information at
Businesses and non-profits impacted by the March 26 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore may be eligible for low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans from the Small Business Administration.The working capital loans offer up to $2 million to meet ordinary and necessary financial obligations, such as fixed debts,
The City of Rockville Department of Community Planning and Development Services wants to hear from you on amendments to city code that will affect building and property maintenance regulations in Rockville. CPDS will hold a virtual public information session at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 17. New state building codes take
Clocks move forward an hour, this month, providing an extra hour of daylight in the evening. Daylight saving time begins 2 a.m. Sunday, March 10 — the ideal reminder for homeowners to do an annual check on smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Alarms and detectors are the best way
The city will vacuum leaves from neighborhood curbs from April 8-19 in five collection areas throughout Rockville. An interactive map at www.rockvillemd.gov/leafcollection allows residents to input their address and learn when their leaves will be collected. Unlike the fall leaf collection, which has two collection rounds, city crews make only
Rockville has been named the best small city for livability in Maryland, according to WalletHub rankings released this week. WalletHub compared 1,318 cities in the U.S. across five key dimensions: affordability, economic health, education and health, quality of life, and
Rockville’s candy bowl is filled to the brim with events for all ages. Register at www.rockvillemd.gov/registration for events with a course number.
For Close to 50 Years, Drive Has Encouraged Heartfelt Giving For nearly a half-century, through the Holiday Drive, the city has sponsored outreach that brings the community together each year to provide food baskets, gift certificates and toys to needy
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