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Rockville Public Safety Awards to Honor the City’s First Responders

Members of the Rockville City Police Department, Rockville Volunteer Fire Department, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department and Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation will be honored for their service to the community at the Rockville Public Safety Awards on Wednesday, June 12 at Lakewood Country Club, 13901 Glen Mill Road.

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Register Your Bicycle

Registering your bike with the Rockville City Police Department makes it more likely that it could be recovered should it be lost or stolen. Once registered, bike owners are given a small sticker to attach to the bike frame. To register your bike and receive a registration sticker, visit the

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More Pedestrian Safety Improvements Coming to Town Center

The city is taking steps to improve pedestrian safety in Rockville Town Center following several crashes involving vehicles and pedestrians at Beall Avenue’s intersections with Gibbs Street and Maryland Avenue. In March, following a review of options, City Manager Rob DiSpirito instructed staff to do the following:

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Rabies Clinics Begin in April

Vaccinations Required for Dogs, Cats and Ferrets 4 Months and Older Rabies vaccination clinics are held monthly through September from 8-10:30 a.m. at the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center, at 7315 Muncaster Mill Road, in Derwood. The City of Rockville requires all dogs, cats and ferrets older than

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Keep Collection Crews Safe: Slow Down to Get Around

A recent law aims to increase safety and protect city workers doing one of the most dangerous jobs in America. Gov. Larry Hogan signed Maryland’s “Operation When Approaching Vehicle with Visual Signals” law last spring, making Maryland the 18th state to enact so-called Slow Down to Get Around legislation.

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Rappoport Retiring from RCPD

Maj. Robert J. Rappoport, who recently served as acting chief of the Rockville City Police Department, will retire on April 7 after 31 years serving the city. Maj. Robert J. Rappoport, circa mid-1990 …

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Neighborhood Celebrated with New Public Artwork

Thanks to D.C.-based artist Rose Jaffe, a vibrant mural now adorns the playground-facing wall of the Lincoln Park Community Center at 357 Frederick Ave.  The mural features residents of all ages dancing, playing and moving together, alongside Maryland and Lincoln

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Making the New Pool’s Future More…Concrete

Work is continuing 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

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