Rockville thanks its volunteers who carried on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in January. A week of activities coinciding with the city’s 52nd annual celebration of King’s life saw 175 volunteers participate in several service projects. Volunteers partnered with Project Linus to make 150 blankets for sick children,
Freezing temperatures can lead to frozen pipes or meters, leaving homes without running water or burst pipes that cause costly damage to homes and infrastructure. To prevent frozen pipes: If pipes freeze: More Tips Property owners are responsible for calling a plumber to repair frozen and broken pipes on their
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
Rockville is looking for a few strong-armed winter heroes to help shovel snow for those who can’t manage the digging themselves. Each winter the Rockville Senior Center looks for ways to help with snow removal for seniors aged 60 and older and individuals with disabilities who live in the City
Rockville has outstanding kids, and every T-E-R-R-I-F-I-C kid needs a bike. How do you prove you’re TERRIFIC? Show us you’re Trustworthy, Earnest, Respectful, Responsible, Involved, Fair, Industrious and Caring!
The Mobile Market returns from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, to the back parking lot of the Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Drive. The Capital Area Food Bank Mobile Market program provides fresh produce to local communities in need, free of charge. Intended to support members of the community at
The Rockville Housing Enterprises Board of Commissioners is recruiting volunteers to fill two vacancies. Rockville Housing Enterprises is the city’s public housing authority. The five-person commission is appointed by the Mayor and Council to three-year terms.
Rockville honors Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy this month as the city holds its 52nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration and sponsors a week of service activities. King recognized the power of service. The civil rights leader famously said, “Everyone can be great because everybody can serve.”
The City of Rockville provides grants annually to local organizations that partner with the city to enhance quality of life for Rockville residents.
A floating zone process text amendment adopted by the Mayor and Council in October will allow developments recommended in the city’s comprehensive plan to move forward more swiftly.
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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