An ordinance that will require specific rental properties in the city to be tested for the presence of radon will go into effect Sept. 27. Radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless, radioactive gas found in soil and rock, formed by the natural decay of uranium. While no immediate symptoms signal
A city program that seeks to stop commercial facilities from polluting storm drains and streams recently took high honors in the Chesapeake Stormwater Network’s Best Urban BMP in the Bay Awards.
Earn Energy From the Sun! Join Solar Switch, formerly the Capital Area Solar Co-op, to learn about options for installing a solar energy system on the rooftop or your home or small business. Financing for all incomes is available. Electric vehicle chargers are also offered in this group-driven, cooperative purchase
Rockville’s water once again met or exceeded all federal water quality regulations limits, the city’s Department of Public Works said in the Annual Drinking Water Quality Report released July 1.
Rockville is part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Actions we take in our own backyards can have a significant impact on the health, habitat and wildlife of local waterways, and eventually the Chesapeake Bay. Help Rockville celebrate Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week, from Saturday, June 3-Sunday, June 11, by sharing, with
Small energy-saving habit changes and upgrades can help you save money, be cool and stay comfortable all summer long. Try these when the weather gets warm:Set it and forget it. Using a programmable or smart thermostat can keep your home cool when you need it — and help you avoid
Earn Energy From the Sun! Join Solar Switch, formerly the Capital Area Solar Co-op, to learn about options for installing a solar energy system on the rooftop or your home or small business. Financing for all incomes is available. Electric vehicle chargers are also offered in this group-driven, cooperative purchase
June is National Pollinator Month Bees, butterflies, moths, beetles and other garden helpers play an important role in the food chain by fertilizing plants that produce seeds, berries, fruits and other plant foods. But pollinators worldwide are in decline due to habitat loss, climate change, invasive species and pesticides. Check
The city’s Climate Solutions Speaker Series is back with a special Earth Month presentation.
Anywhere it can rain, it can flood. With the rainy spring season ahead, it’s important to know the risk and be prepared to reduce the impact of potential flooding.
Parking Restrictions Remain in Effect Until 4 p.m. Tuesday The City of Rockville’s snow emergency remains in effect and all city facilities will remain closed Tuesday, Jan. 7 due to the ongoing winter storm. Recycling, trash and yard waste collection
Rockville City Hall and all city facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 6, due to the winter storm moving through the region. In anticipation of the storm, Rockville has declared a snow emergency requiring that all vehicles be removed from roads within
Parking Restrictions Take Effect at 10 p.m. Sunday *Update: Rockville City Hall and all city facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 6. View trash, recycling and yard waste pickup updates, and Mayor and Council meeting information here. The City of
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