The City of Rockville is now accepting online applications for an anticipated $263,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant funding for the fall of Fiscal Year 2023. The CDBG program is a federal grant for housing and community development projects that benefit low- and moderate-income individuals, and provides grants to
This article has been updated to include the extended application deadline. Rockville’s Human Rights Commission is seeking 10 students to serve as HRC Student Ambassadors in its third annual Student Ambassador Program. Ambassadors will serve as liaisons between the HRC and their high schools. The program will accept two students
Stay home and stay well with free online seminars from the Rockville Senior Center in July and August. Register with the course number online at www.rockvillemd.gov/registration, call 240-314-8800 or email [email protected] for more information. Sessions are free, and run from 1-2 p.m., except where noted. Stress Reduction/MeditationTools to focus, relax,
Ready to make a difference in your community? How about signing on to become a Rockville Community Ambassador? Rockville Community Ambassadors are local volunteers who represent the City of Rockville in their neighborhood. Their role is to serve as connectors, providing direct support to residents while creating awareness of events
The City of Rockville Community Services Division can help residents access services to address health, mental health, housing, financial insecurity, food insecurity, child care and more. Here are some tips from the DHCD to help find calm during times of stress: Take care of basic needs, for example, sleep, relaxation
Cpl. Derrick Tibbs, an eight-year veteran of the Rockville City Police Department affectionately known as “Officer Smiley,” is in his first year as the department’s community services officer after serving as a patrol officer for most of his career. He took over the role in October from longtime CSO Ken
City Facilities Offer Free Access for People Seeking Relief from Heat On days where the thermometer hits 95-plus degrees, or when a code red air quality alert is issued for Montgomery County, the City of Rockville’s four cooling centers will be open.
Rockville’s three community centers, Croydon Creek Nature Center, and the Civic Center will begin offering expanded services, starting Friday, May 28, when Montgomery County plans to announce that it will lift several restrictions that were in place due to COVID-19.
The City of Rockville will reopen Rockville Senior Center, Monday, June 14, providing limited hours and amenities for members. The center will not be open for drop-in use or daily lunch. The senior center and fitness room will be open, by reservation only, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. More information about
County Reopenings and State Mask Mandate Tied to Vaccinations Free COVID-19 vaccination appointments for Maryland youth age 12-15 are now available. Vaccination appointments are available at clinics in Montgomery County, where vaccinations for youth 12-15 begin today. For help making a first or second dose appointment, email [email protected] or call 240-777-2982. No preregistration
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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