Category: Housing and Community Services

Better Balance, Better Breathing and Celebrating Friendsgiving, This Month at the Senior Center

October 30, 2023

Stay healthy, informed and entertained with seminars and events from the Rockville Senior Center in November. Register with the course number at www.rockvillemd.gov/registration. Learn about 60-plus programs, courses, activities and services at www.rockvillemd.gov/seniorcenter or by calling 240-314-8800. See the “Adults 60+” recreation guide at www.rockvillemd.gov/life for more information.

City’s Financial Assistance Program Can Help in an Emergency

October 30, 2023

Need financial help? Facing eviction? Utilities about to be shut off? Need help paying for prescription medication? Emergency financial assistance is available to eligible Rockville residents facing a financial crisis through the Rockville Emergency Assistance Program. Depending on eligibility, REAP assistance may also be available for funeral and medical expenses.

Rockville Offers Two Food Scraps Compost Drop-Offs

October 30, 2023

The City of Rockville offers residents two free food scrap drop-off sites to make composting easy, keep valuable materials out of landfills and reduce excessive greenhouse gas emissions:

Holiday Drive Helps Rockville’s Most Needy

October 30, 2023

Donations are being accepted for the 2023 Holiday Drive, Rockville’s annual push to help the community’s hundreds of children and families in need during the holiday season. In 2022, the city served 630 families, and 1,200 children, during the Thanksgiving and December holidays. This year, the city will provide fresh

Raking: The Rules

October 12, 2023

The city collects leaves October to mid-December. Rockville will vacuum leaves from neighborhood curbs in two rounds, beginning Monday, Oct. 16. Rake leaves next to, but out of, roadways, gutters and bike lanes, and away from parked vehicles. Leaves should be raked by 6 a.m. on the first day of

2023 Rockville Holiday Drive is Officially Underway

September 27, 2023

For nearly a half century, Rockville’s Holiday Drive has sponsored outreach that brings the community together to provide food baskets, gift certificates and toys to needy Rockville families throughout the Thanksgiving and December holidays.

Energy Action is Climate Action

September 27, 2023

Celebrate Energy Action Month in October and Energy Efficiency Day on Wednesday, Oct. 4, and do your part to tackle climate change.

Ready for September

August 31, 2023

September is National Preparedness Month. Are you ready? The Rockville City Police Department offers a list of items to have in a kit at home and a “go” bag, in case you have to leave home fast, due to an emergency. Visit www.rockvillemd.gov/EmergencyPreparedness for the list, as well as tips

Rockville Revitalizes RainScapes Rebates with Chesapeake Bay Trust Partnership

August 30, 2023

Rockville is proud to partner with the Chesapeake Bay Trust, a leader in engaging communities in protecting local watersheds, for an improved and expanded RainScapes Rebates program that helps residents save more money when installing sustainable landscaping and small-scale stormwater practices on their property.

Human Rights Commission Seeks Student Ambassadors

August 30, 2023

Rockville’s Human Rights Commission is seeking 10 students to serve as HRC Student Ambassadors in its fifth annual Student Ambassador Program.

Rockville City Hall and All City Facilities Closed Wednesday, Feb. 12

February 11, 2025

City Facilities to Close at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 Rockville City Hall will operate as normal Tuesday, Feb. 11. All other city facilities will close at 6 p.m. Out of an abundance of caution, City Hall and all City

Rockville Mayor and Council Unanimously Adopt Town Center Master Plan

February 4, 2025

The Rockville Mayor and Council unanimously adopted the Town Center Master Plan during their Jan. 27 meeting, marking the final step of a nearly two-year process to shape the future of the city’s downtown core. The decision comes almost exactly

Presidents Day Brings Closures in Rockville

January 31, 2025

City government, including City Hall and most city facilities will be closed on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 17. The Rockville Swim and Fitness Center will be open for regular hours on Feb. 17. Visit www.rockvillemd.gov/swimcenter for details. All other city

Get the best of “Rockville Reports” delivered right to your email and stay up to date on what’s happening in our city.

Email the City of Rockville’s Public Information Office.

[email protected]

About Rockville Reports

Rockville Reports is the official publication of the City of Rockville, published at City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD 20850.

Category: Housing and Community Services

Most Recent Articles