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Tips for Driving Safely in Town Center

The City of Rockville’s Traffic and Transportation Division offers the following tips for safe driving on Rockville Town Center’s recently redesigned roadways: Travel in the designated lane for motor vehicles, not in the bike lane or parking lane. Find more tips for safe driving, biking and walking under “Resources” at

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Radon Reminders: The Law, The Risks and What You Can Do

January is National Radon Action Month and a reminder of what you can do to protect your home and family. Radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless, radioactive gas. While no immediate symptoms will signal its presence, exposure at high levels can cause cancer. Testing is the only way to know

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Info to Know When It’s Snow Time: Rockville’s Winter Weather Resources 

Quick Links, Facts and Phone Numbers  When winter weather strikes, turn to the city’s website at www.rockvillemd.gov.  Closure and snow emergency information will be available on the website, as well as through Facebook and X, formerly Twitter, and by signing up for Alert Rockville notifications at www.rockvillemd.gov/alerts.  City crews treat

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West and Plummer to Lead Rockville Police Department

Acting Maj. Jason West will become acting chief and Maj. Troy Plummer acting deputy chief of the Rockville City Police Department, following the resignation of Chief Victor V. Brito, City Manager Jeff Mihelich has announced. The appointments take effect Friday, Nov. 22, the day Brito will step down following six

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To Protect and Serve (Coffee to) the Community 

Members of the Rockville City Police Department, including (R to L) Sgt. Javier Baquero and Acting Maj. Jason West, visited the Starbucks in Rockville Town Square on Oct. 2 for National Coffee With a Cop Day. Coffee With a Cop helps break down barriers between police officers and the community

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D.A.R.E.-ing to Help Kids Resist Drugs and Violence

Rockville City Police Department Cpl. Ronnie Crowe recently graduated from Maryland’s 40th Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) officer training program. The rigorous, two-week course involves daily classroom instruction and many hours outside the classroom working on projects and presentations. Crowe, center with (L to R) Sgt. Javier Baquero and Acting

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Fall Back and Check Your Smoke Detectors

Daylight saving time comes to an end at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, meaning clocks need to be set back an hour. This time of year is also a good reminder to check that your smoke alarms work — they’re the best way of notifying you and your family of

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Rockville City Police Chief Victor V. Brito Resigns

Rockville City Manager Jeff Mihelich released the following statement: On Friday, October 18, 2024, Victor V. Brito submitted his resignation as chief of the Rockville City Police Department after six years of service to the Rockville community. His last day will be Friday, November 22, 2024. As the city is

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City of Rockville Declares a Snow Emergency

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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