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Vision Zero Project Public Meetings Continue in April

Community members can learn about ongoing transportation safety improvement projects across Rockville as the city hosts public meetings this month.  The projects are part of the city’s Vision Zero Action Plan to eliminate traffic-related deaths and serious injuries. Visit the city’s online calendar, at www.rockvillemd.gov/calendar, for details on how to

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RCPD’s Community Policing Shows Results as Crime Rates Decline

 The Rockville City Police Department’s commitment to community policing resulted in reduced crime rates for 2023, RCPD Chief Victor V. Brito told the Mayor and Council in presenting a crime report with data that contrasts with that of other municipalities across the country.  While criminality has risen locally, regionally and

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Speed Limit Reduction Coming to Veirs Mill Road

The State Highway Administration recently approved Rockville’s request for a speed limit reduction on a busy stretch of Veirs Mill Road in Twinbrook.  The speed limit will now be 35 mph, down from 40 mph, between Edmonston Drive and Twinbrook Parkway. The change makes the speed limit consistent with that

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City Now Issuing Citations Related to Wootton Parkway Speed Camera 

Rockville is now issuing citations for speeding vehicles captured by a speed camera on Wootton Parkway.  In a continuing effort to reduce the number of speeding vehicles in Rockville neighborhoods, the Rockville City Police Department deployed the speed monitoring system in late February in the 2500 block of Wootton Parkway,

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RCPD to Distribute Free Steering Wheel Locks

With vehicle theft rates on the rise, the Rockville City Police Department will give away a limited number of steering wheel locks from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 23 at the RCPD station, 2 W. Montgomery Ave. The free steering wheel locks, which can be used with all vehicle makes

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Spring Forward and Check Your Smoke Alarms

Clocks move forward an hour, this month, providing an extra hour of daylight in the evening. Daylight saving time begins 2 a.m. Sunday, March 10 — the ideal reminder for homeowners to do an annual check on smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Alarms and detectors are the best way

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Rockville Seeks Members for Community Policing Advisory Board

Community members are encouraged to apply to serve on the city’s Community Policing Advisory Board. The board provides recommendations to the Mayor and Council on how to support Rockville City Police Department programs, training, and professional development, and crime and safety initiatives. It also meets with police to discuss issues

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Drive Wisely With These Tips for Winter Travel

February can bring some of the snowiest, iciest conditions to Rockville. Drive safely with these tips: Keep your vehicle well-maintained for the winter driving season:Check to see that the brakes, heating/cooling system, electrical system, engine, exhaust, tires, oil, lights, defrosters and wipers are working properly. Consider installing winter or snow

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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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