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 is proud to celebrate Black History Month throughout February with events and initiatives that honor the past and inspire a more inclusive future for our city. Rockville’s Mayor and Council will present the city’s official Black History Month proclamation during their meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12. All
Yvette Yeboah-Schools grew up in the City of Rockville’s recreation and parks programs. She is now the supervisor of the Lincoln Park Community Center at 357 Frederick Ave. We asked her a few questions to get to know her better and learn more about her role.
City government, including City Hall and most city facilities, will be closed on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 19. The Rockville Swim and Fitness Center and the Rockville Skate Park will be open for regular hours on Feb. 19. Visit www.rockvillemd.gov/swimcenter or www.rockvillemd.gov/skatepark for details. All other city facilities will be
More than 100 people volunteered and 147 individuals and organizations that donated delivered a brighter Thanksgiving and Christmas for those in need in Rockville through the 2023 Holiday Drive. Thirty-one organizations and individuals will be recognized with certificates and plaques based on their level of donations. Donors receiving certificates recognizing
The Mayor and Council recognized Mark Pierzchala (shown at center with the Mayor and Council and his wife, Lesley Cross, fourth from left) and presented him a key to the city for his service as a Rockville councilmember. The recognition noted that Pierzchala “has served the City of Rockville with
Got what it takes to grow your own? The City of Rockville has 176 garden plots, measuring 25-by-25 feet, available for rent at Woottons Mill Park, on Hurley Avenue, where you can test your gardening chops. Registration for the plots opens 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8. The program runs from
Jamie Sydykova (pictured at right) was one of 36 professionals honored at the National Safety Council’s Rising Stars of Safety Awards in October during the NSC Safety Conference & Expo in New Orleans. The awards recognize leaders younger than 40 who promote continuous safety improvement and initiatives focused on measurable
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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