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Snow and Tell: How the City Helps Residents Be In-the-Know About Snow

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 (www.facebook.com/cityofrockville) and Twitter (@rockville411), and by signing up for Alert Rockville notifications at www.rockvillemd.gov/alerts. City crews treat

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Eyes Up Rockville: Stay Alert When You Drive and Walk

Traveling in winter, with snow, ice and precious little daylight, can be treacherous for pedestrians and motorists alike. The Mayor and Council will discuss pedestrian safety in Rockville during their meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16. Last year, the Mayor and Council endorsed Vision Zero, setting a goal of

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Don’t Fall Back on a Faulty Smoke Detector

Daylight saving time comes to an end at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3. The time of year to wind your clocks back an hour is also a good reminder to check your home’s smoke alarms — they’re the best way of notifying you and your family of a fire. State

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Tricks to Make Halloween a Treat

There are no set hours for trick-or-treating on Thursday, Oct. 31. Drivers should be aware of extra pedestrians in neighborhoods. Clear yards and sidewalks of obstacles, keep homes well-lit inside and out, and report any suspicious activity to police. Kids should walk in groups and young children should be accompanied

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Fair and Impartial Police Training Coming to Rockville

The Rockville City Police Department officers and community members will receive training in the coming months that promotes bias-free behavior in community policing. The Justice Department’s Community Oriented Policing Services, also known as COPS, recently approved funding for Fair and Impartial Policing training. In December, Rockville officers will host officers

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Have an Issue? Report a Concern

A malfunctioning pedestrian signal, pothole or problematic pathway? Tell us about it! Whatever the issue, the best way to report it is online. Visit www.rockvillemd.gov, scroll to the bottom of the page and select “Report a Concern.” You’ll be taken to a web form where you can describe details of

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Rockville To Truly Go Purple for National Recovery Month

Lighting, a Proclamation and a Race to Raise Awareness About Opioid Crisis Rockville will mark National Recovery Month in September with a race in Town Square and observances throughout the month as the city continues its Rockville Goes Purple campaign against opioid abuse.

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Rockville Names Lanham as Deputy Chief of Police

New Hire Brings 28 Years of Experience in Law Enforcement Laura Lanham will be Rockville’s deputy chief of police, Rockville police Chief Victor Brito announced June 3. She will be sworn in as part of the Mayor and Council meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, July 15 at City Hall.

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81st Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade

Join the City of Rockville for its 81st annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade Monday, May 26. Founded in 1944 by William (Bill) Wood, the Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade is a long-standing tradition in the City of Rockville. PARADE

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Hometown Holidays: Know Before You Go

The free Hometown Holidays at Rockville Town Center features local flavor of music and food vendors, including two stages, an artisan shopping area, and kids entertainment from noon-6 p.m. Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 in Rockville Town Center.

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