Saturday, April 6 is the deadline to turn in forms to earn a free bike through the 2019 TERRIFIC Challenge. TERRIFIC stands for Trustworthy, Earnest, Respectful, Responsible, Involved, Fair, Industrious and Caring.
The city helps low- and moderate-income homeowners make repairs to their homes through the Single-Family Rehabilitation program, a forgivable loan program funded by Community Development Block Grants. Typical repairs covered with CDBG funding include roof replacement, plumbing and electrical upgrades, furnace replacement, and kitchen and bathroom repairs. The city has
Are you in elementary school and Trustworthy, Earnest, Respectful, Responsible, Involved, Fair, Industrious and Caring? That’s all you need to take part in Rockville’s 2019 TERRIFIC Challenge, which gives free bikes to students in grades 1-5 who fulfill six out of 16 “good deeds,” such as perfect attendance in school
“Building Bridges in a Diverse Society,” a dynamic, highly interactive diversity leadership workshop offered by the city’s Human Rights Commission, returns in April. The free workshop is for students living in or attending high school in Rockville, or attending Montgomery College – Rockville. It will be held from 9 a.m.-3
The Mayor and Council are scheduled to vote Monday, April 1 on proposed changes to the Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit program. As proposed, applications would be submitted directly to the MPDU property. This would only affect the rental component of the MPDU program. The change creates a one-stop shop application
Use your mind for better living, find out about lifestyle medicine and play a round of bingo after you learn how to keep your heart healthy, in February at the Rockville Senior Center. Using Hypnosis/Self Hypnosis for Pain and Well-being. At this free class, explore the use of hypnosis and
To help homeowners deal with large assessment increases on their principal residence, state law has established the Homestead Property Tax Credit. The credit limits the increase in taxable assessments each year to 10 percent. In other words, the homeowner pays no property tax on the market value increase on their
Montgomery County is hosting free tax preparation sessions throughout tax season for low- to moderate-income families that earned $55,000 or less in 2018. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, which is run by the Montgomery County Community Action Agency, provides IRS-certified volunteers from nonprofit and public agencies who can help
The city will hold two forums in early February to brief business owners and residents on proposed revisions to how Rockville regulates commercial signs.
Contributions from more than 190 individuals and community organization generated $70,000 worth of food, cash, toys and gift cards for the 2018 Rockville Holiday Drive.
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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