A new sign of peace and hope was unveiled in Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park’s Peace Garden with the Mayor and Council, and guests, cutting the ribbon on a labyrinth that encourages park visitors to walk its path, meditate and reflect. At the labyrinth’s center sits a representation of the flame
Work is underway 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 of all ages and abilities. Construction is expected to last
Peerless Rockville in November presents a look at Rockville’s role in school desegregation. In “Thurgood Marshall and the NAACP in Rockville,” from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Grey Courthouse, 27 Courthouse Square, Peerless Rockville volunteer historian Ralph Buglass will explore how a case in a Rockville courtroom was
The Rockville Town Square ice rink is open for the season at 131 Gibbs St. At 7,200 square feet and 120 feet long, the rink is the largest outdoor rink in Montgomery County and has been an annual winter attraction for more than a decade. Rink hours are noon-10 p.m.
Rockville will honor veterans of our nation’s armed forces with a ceremony at 11 a.m. on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11. The ceremony is planned for Veterans Park, at the intersection of MD 28 and Rockville Pike. Free parking will be available at Sandy Spring Bank, 611 Rockville Pike. The
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 safety. Those five dimensions were further evaluated through 45 relevant
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.
Six accessible parking spaces have been renovated at Dogwood Park. The spaces at the 44-acre multiuse park, at 800 Monroe St., along with accessible routes to the playground, basketball courts and picnic pavilion, were adjusted. The Promenade Park elevator near the Monroe Street and East Montgomery Avenue intersection has been
Stay healthy, informed and entertained with seminars and events from the Rockville Senior Center in October. 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.
Depending on fall weather, roadway improvements could be coming soon along Beall Avenue, dramatically changing the look of the street for drivers, riders and pedestrians. Rockville, in partnership with VisArts, was among 25 cities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico chosen from an extensive pool of 200 applicants that have
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
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
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
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