The Rockville City Police Department took the plunge at the Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge on Feb. 3 at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis. The plunge raised $3.5 million in support of Special Olympics Maryland, with RCPD’s plunge team raising more than $1,100 for the cause. For more
Montgomery County is hosting free, in-person and virtual federal and state tax preparation sessions throughout tax season for low- to moderate-income families that earned $60,000 or less in 2023.
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Rockville’s community warmth and holiday spirit were on display during the 2022 Holiday Drive, with 223 donors donating $40,829 in cash to families and people in need throughout November and December. This was the first year the Holiday Drive returned to food and toy donations since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Updated post; 4:35 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19: Bulk waste collection has resumed. Collections can be scheduled at www.rockvillemd.gov/745/Bulk-Waste. Original post, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17: Due to issues with the solid waste incinerator at the Montgomery County Resource Recovery Facility in Dickerson, the City of Rockville will not be collecting bulk
Updated post; 3:35 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9: Bulk waste collection has resumed. Collections can be scheduled at www.rockvillemd.gov/745/Bulk-Waste. Original post; 4:35 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3: Due to issues with the solid waste incinerator at the Montgomery County Resource Recovery Facility in Dickerson, the City of Rockville will not be collecting
Rockville has launched Bank On Rockville, an initiative to connect its low- to moderate income residents to safe and affordable bank accounts, increase their financial capability, and provide more pathways to economic self-sufficiency. As part of a national movement, Bank On Rockville will connect residents with nationally certified Bank On
Note: At this time, all free radon kits have been reserved. Discounted, $3 test kits are still available through the City of Rockville at www.rockvillemd.gov/radon. The City of Rockville is giving away 150 radon test kits to city residents for National Radon Action Month. The test kit involves placing a
From taking away your Christmas tree to purging your home of plastic bags, the city’s recycling and trash collections can help you safely clean up from the holidays. Rockville collects Christmas trees as part of its recycling collection. Place trees at the curb for pickup on regular recycling and trash
The City of Rockville’s Environmental Excellence Awards recognize individuals and organizations that contribute to Rockville’s environmental health and sustainability. Nominations are being accepted in the following categories through 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17 for awards to be presented during Earth Month in April: Eligible individuals must live, work or study
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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