While many volunteer opportunities are on hold during the ongoing pandemic, others, which allow for social distancing, are seeking support. Community members looking to keep our city streams clean and our city weed-free can apply to adopt a stream (www.rockvillemd.gov/636/Adopt-a-Stream) or join the city’s Weed Warriors (www.rockvillemd.gov/639/Weed-Warriors). Stream cleanup and
About 147,000 Marylanders who qualify for a stimulus payment may not have received the money because they fall into the threshold of individuals and families who have little to no income.
Rockville United Church will host COVID-19 testing on Saturday, Aug. 1. The free testing will be from 2-6 p.m. at the church at 355 Linthicum St.
The Housing and Community Development Department will host a virtual meeting from noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 8 to provide renters, landlords and nonprofits information on housing and other assistance programs. The meeting will also cover important policies related to eviction, rent increases and court openings. Topics will include:
The Rockville Senior Center has gone virtual for all its summer classes, including some free classes on how to stay hydrated, strengthen bones and take care of your feet and hearing. For details, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/recreation. You can register online, call 240-314-8800 or email seniorcenter@rockvillemd.gov for more information.
The City of Rockville has merged several divisions to form a new Department of Housing and Community Development, which will more efficiently and effectively address the affordable housing and social services needs of city residents.
Up 2 Us Foundation will give away fresh produce to neighbors in need beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13 in Lot 13 of Montgomery College’s Rockville campus, at 51 Mannakee St. Vehicles may begin lining up as early as 9:30 a.m. The giveaway is first come, first served, and
Visitors to the City of Rockville Farmers Market on Saturday, June 20 will have an opportunity to help neighbors in need. The market will be collecting shelf-stable items to donate to the Rockville Senior Center’s ongoing food drive for senior members of the Rockville community. Needed items are: cereal, oatmeal, pasta,
Updated; 2 p.m. July 2: Several organizations are providing locations for, or delivery of, food for needy families and individuals throughout Rockville. Check ahead with organizations to ensure the information provided below is up to date. Manna Food Center.Nourish Now.Montgomery County Public Schools.
Bicycle parking means business. Studies show that businesses with bicycle parking near their storefront get a measurable sales boost. Business owners without bicycle parking near their shop or office could qualify for a rack — provided and installed for free by the City of Rockville — under the city’s Bike
Will Become Next City Attorney on Admission to Md. Bar The Rockville Mayor and Council appointed Virginia attorney Robert E. Dawson as the city’s corporate counsel at their Monday, June 19 meeting, a title he will hold until he is
Increase Fines for Parking Near Fire Hydrants, in Fire Lanes and Handicap Spaces Motorists could face significantly higher fines for illegally parking near fire hydrants, in fire lanes or in designated handicap parking spaces after the Mayor and Council approved
Adoption Planned for Early August The Mayor and Council are continuing to discuss parts of the Rockville 2040 Comprehensive Plan, leading up to its possible adoption in August.
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