This article has been updated to reflect a change to the Mayor and Council hearing date to Monday, Oct. 9. The city is seeking community input as work on Rockville’s first Pedestrian Master Plan continues this fall. The plan will guide the development, construction and maintenance of safe, convenient, and
An ordinance that will require specific rental properties in the city to be tested for the presence of radon will go into effect Sept. 27. Radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless, radioactive gas found in soil and rock, formed by the natural decay of uranium. While no immediate symptoms signal
Improvements Create Safer East-West Corridor for Walkers, Rollers, Riders and Drivers A long-planned major road project crossed the finish line in late spring as the city completed construction of improvements to Baltimore Road. The project makes the connection between Rockville Town Center and the city’s east side more convenient, safe
An ordinance that will require specific rental properties in the city to be tested for the presence of radon will go into effect Sept. 27. Radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless, radioactive gas found in soil and rock, formed by the natural decay of uranium. While no immediate symptoms signal
The 34th Annual Rockville Public Safety Awards, held June 14 at Lakewood Country Club, honored Rockville City Police Department officers with the following awards: Citation for Bravery: Cpl. Kyron Jenkins and Cpl. Karl Plitt. Distinguished Service Citation: Sgt. Jon Berry, Officer Yosselin Bonilla, Cpl. Kyron Jenkins, Cpl. Phil Lew, Cpl.
The Rockville City Police Department is offering free Fair and Impartial Policing training for community members in September. Community members are encouraged to participate in this important training, which promotes bias-free behavior in community policing. The training gives officers and community members tools to better communicate and work together to
The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate. But leave the fireworks to the professionals. The city reminds residents that the private use and possession of fireworks, including sparklers, is illegal in Montgomery County and carries a fine up to $1,000 and/or six months in jail. Public fireworks displays
Rockville’s Mayor and Council will once again proclaim September as National Recovery Month, part of their continuing campaign to shine a spotlight on the nationwide impact of opioid addiction.
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Rockville’s 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.
Rockville recently sent notices to nearly 8,300 city water customers requesting their help in determining and reporting the material used in their drinking water service lines. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recent Lead and Copper Rule Revisions require water service
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
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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