How Opioids Became the Most Devastating Public-Health Tragedy of Our Time The City of Rockville will host an exclusive virtual conversation with contributors to the HBO documentary, “The Crime of the Century,” as part of Rockville Goes Purple, the city’s monthlong September campaign to bring awareness to the national impact
Anyone can become a victim of a crime of opportunity. The Rockville City Police Department offers these tips to protect you from crime while driving: Always keep your car doors locked, whether you are in or out of your car. If your car breaks down, pull over to the right
Rockville Public Safety Awards Moves Outdoors Due to changing health conditions, the Rockville Public Safety Awards will not return to Lakewood Country Club this year, but will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8 in the plaza of the Montgomery County Executive Office Building/Montgomery County Circuit Court at 101
Update, 4:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17: The Rockville City Police Department open house scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 25 has been canceled due to ongoing public health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. For information about city special events scheduled for October, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1981. Original post: An open house at the
Spike in COVID-19 Delta Variant Transmission Has Led to Concern Face coverings will be mandatory for all visitors to Rockville facilities, starting immediately, as the city continues its efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. The requirement applies to all staff and visitors aged 2 and older, whatever their vaccination
Events to be Held Monthlong for Rockville Goes Purple Campaign In their ongoing fight to bring awareness to the national impact of opioid addiction and signal hope for recovery, Rockville’s Mayor and Council proclaimed September as National Recovery Month at their Monday, Aug. 2 meeting. Lights at City Hall, the
The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate. The City of Rockville encourages you to do so safely and reminds residents that the private use and possession of fireworks, including sparklers, is illegal in Maryland and carries a $500 fine. Fireworks include firecrackers, skyrockets and Roman candles. Selling fireworks
Cpl. Derrick Tibbs, an eight-year veteran of the Rockville City Police Department affectionately known as “Officer Smiley,” is in his first year as the department’s community services officer after serving as a patrol officer for most of his career. He took over the role in October from longtime CSO Ken
The Rockville City Police Department reported a decrease in violent crimes in 2020, in an annual crime report that analyzes the year’s crime statistics and details the department’s ongoing community policing mission. “Our nation continues to experience profound challenges in the law enforcement world,” Chief Victor V. Brito wrote in
In a year when safety and reliability were as important as ever, Rockville’s drinking 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. The city’s water treatment plant, on the
City Manager Cites Ongoing Public Health Risks Related to Delta Variant Rockville City Manager Rob DiSpirito announced the cancellation of the city’s two highly attended October special events, citing public health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. “In the interest
How Opioids Became the Most Devastating Public-Health Tragedy of Our Time The City of Rockville will host an exclusive virtual conversation with contributors to the HBO documentary, “The Crime of the Century,” as part of Rockville Goes Purple, the city’s
The F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre reopens this month, starting with six shows of Rockville Little Theatre’s “Rumors.”Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 24, 25 and Oct. 1, 2 at 8 p.m.; Sundays, Sept. 26 and Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. Tickets cost
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