The city’s recent closure and repaving of Gibbs Street allowed Rockville Town Square to launch the Streetery on Gibbs, featuring enhanced outdoor seating and a more welcoming environment for people to gather as COVID-19 pandemic restrictions ease and new restaurants open. Planters have been installed on Gibbs Street near East
Rockville likes bikes. And so does the Rockville City Police Department. The city is a Bronze level Bicycle Friendly Community as certified by the League of American Bicyclists, which recognizes the city’s commitment to bicycling as a sustainable, healthy and equitable mode of transportation and recreation. In its commitment to
Trade your gas pedal for bicycle pedals on Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 21. The Montgomery County Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and Washington Area Bicyclist Association will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Bike To Work Day with a free T-shirt for the first 15,000 people
Walking offers wonderful exercise and a way to enjoy the warmer weather while getting out in the community and social distancing. But, if you’re not aware of your surroundings, it can also present an opportunity for criminals. The Rockville City Police Department encourages community members to remember these tips to
The Rockville City Police Department’s commitment to community policing continues this spring with work by the city’s newly constituted Community Policing Advisory Board and a training focused on helping community members and police work together. The Community Policing Advisory Board will meet virtually on Thursday, May 6 to review the
Early spring brought early stages of construction to Baltimore Road, as the city’s contractor began the project to make the east-west connection from Rockville Town Center to the city’s east side more convenient, safe and accessible for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists. In March, a land surveyor staked out the project,
The City of Rockville partially reopened some of its facilities in April, in accordance with county and state health and safety regulations governing the COVID-19 pandemic. The eased restrictions allow park rentals, small gatherings at Glenview Mansion and social hall, rehearsals or recording sessions at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre,
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services is preregistering all Marylanders age 16 and older for COVID-19 vaccination appointments. Preregister here or call tel: 240-777- 2982. Demand is high and supplies limited. Anticipate delays when you call. For more information about vaccine distribution, sign up for the county’s
The Mayor and Council will receive a report at their Monday, April 26 meeting on a recent managed deer culling pilot program, held in the John G. Hayes Forest Preserve. All told, 21 deer in total were culled without incident by experienced bow hunters during weeklong periods in November, December
Rockville Police Offer Drive-Up and Drop-Off Collection The Rockville City Police Department and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office offer a safe, free and anonymous way to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs during National Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 24.
Appointment is currently Assistant City Manager to North Carolina City Angela Judge, an assistant city manager with Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and formerly with the City of Atlanta, Georgia, will be Rockville’s next deputy city manager, City Manager Rob DiSpirito
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