Delayed Payment Available on Some City Bills The federal government shutdown has caused hardship for some furloughed Rockville residents, and the city is here to help. Struggling federal employees and contractors could be eligible for delayed payment, with no penalties, on certain city services, such as summer camp registration, preschool
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.
Rockville’s Mayor and Council presented Good Neighbor Awards on Dec. 3 to (L-to-R): Patrick Bengero, accepting on behalf of his father, Danilo Bengero; Ellen Stein; and Margaret Reiman. (Not pictured is Paul Fitzpatrick, who was unable to attend.) Learn more about these good neighbors and view video of the presentation
The City of Rockville held its annual employee awards ceremony, Thursday, Dec. 6 at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre. Ten Rockville employees were recognized with 30-year length-of-service awards. Pictured (L-to-R): Lisa Splaine, Recreation and Parks; Randy Maness, Steven Davis and Steve Sokol of Public Works; Maj. Bob Rappoport, Rockville City
Want to do some good deeds in the new year? Rockville has dozens of opportunities available for teens and adults, from snow shoveling to mentoring to stream cleanups. Whether your passion is helping others or the environment, you can use your free time to lend a hand. Here are some
Rockville’s 47th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21 at Richard Montgomery High School, 250 Richard Montgomery Drive, will include multicultural performances, awards and a keynote speech by Justin Hansford, the executive director of the Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center at the Howard
A limited amount of scholarships for recreation program fees are available to Rockville residents aged 18 and younger. Participants must pay $15 toward each program fee, unless otherwise specified. The fund covers the balance of the fees, up to $100 maximum per person, per session (fall, winter, spring, summer); $150
The City of Rockville wants members of the public to help make finding their way in the city a little easier. Signage design firm KMA Design, of Carnegie, Pennsylvania, is developing a comprehensive wayfinding program for the city, focusing on Town Square and Rockville parks. To help create a more
The Rockville Holiday Drive is in full swing, and your community needs your help! In November, the Holiday Drive distributed 480 Thanksgiving meal boxes and hosted a catered meal for 103 seniors. Over 770 Rockville families and senior households in need have been referred for assistance during the December holidays,
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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