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 was proud to accept, for the 33rd year in a row, the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Award for Fiscal Year 2022 from the Government Finance Officers Association. Documents produced by the city’s Finance Department include the city’s operating budget and capital improvements program, an Annual
With the Mayor and Council’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget deliberations set to wrap 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
Community engagements sessions in June offer the chance to voice your thoughts about the future of Rockville elections. The Mayor and Council, Board of Supervisors of Elections, city staff, and a city consultant will conduct a top-to-bottom review of Rockville’s
Join the City of Rockville for its 81st annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade Monday, May 26. Founded in 1944 by William (Bill) Wood, the Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade is a long-standing tradition in the City of Rockville. PARADE
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