Rockville Responds to Governor’s Order

Gov. Larry Hogan has issued an executive order prohibiting gatherings of more than 10 people. Following state and federal directives intended to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, Rockville events, classes, programs, rentals and activities ...

Rockville Police Continue Service to the City Amid Changes to Some Services

Rockville, Maryland, March 20 – The Rockville City Police Department has made operational changes that will allow city police to continue serving the city while protecting the health and safety of the Rockville community and police employees dur...

Parks Are Open, Using Playground Equipment is Prohibited

City parks are open, but bathrooms are closed.While social distancing guidelines are in effect, the use of playground equipment is prohibited, as COVID-19 can remain viable on surfaces for hours or longer.

If you visit a park:

• Keep a safe distance. (Six fe...

MCPS to Provide Meals for Students During Emergency Closure

Montgomery County Public Sschools has established 20 locations where children up to 18 years old can receive a nutritious meal, starting March 16. No appointment is necessary. Meals will be provided in a grab-and-go format, and will be available Monday th...

Local Grocery Stores and National Store Chains in Montgomery County To Offer Special “Seniors-Only”

Starting Thursday, March 19, four local grocery stores and two national chains around Montgomery County will open their doors to seniors (60 and over) only, allowing them to shop among a smaller group of people and without the increased possibility of COV...

No Utility Shut-offs or Late Fees for Rockville Customers During COVID-19 Emergency

Gov. Larry Hogan has issued an emergency order that prohibits electric, gas, water, sewage, phone, cable TV and internet service provider companies from shutting off any residential customer’s service, or charging any residential late fees durin...

Rockville Senior Center Is Here to Help

While the Rockville Senior Center is closed until further notice, senior services staff are here for you.

Seniors who need assistance can call 240-314-8800, from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Due to recommendations for social distancing, senior services w...

15-Minute Curbside Pick-up Parking Spaces Created Temporarily for Town Square

Governor Larry Hogan today ordered the closure of bars and restaurants, and expanded the prohibition on gatherings to those of more than 50 people—the latest in a series of unprecedented actions to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.&n...

City of Rockville Operations Continue: Here Are Ways You Can Access Services

The doors of Rockville City Hall may be shut for now, but that doesn’t mean we’re closed for business. You can still utilize many city services, such as reporting concerns, scheduling inspections and making payments, through the city&a...

Rockville’s Essential Services Continue

Rockville City Hall and city facilities will be closed to the public from Saturday, March 14, through Friday, March 27, following recently issued state directives for slowing the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19.

Employees will conduct as much of the ci...

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The City of Rockville is continuing to diligently monitor the public health threat from the novel coronavirus and is coordinating with county and state health and emergency response agencies to proactively plan, prepare and, if necessary, respond.

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Notice a perilous intersection, problematic path or malfunctioning pedestrian signal? Tell us about it!

Rockville Continues City Services While Extending Closures at City Facilities

Rockville, Maryland, March 27 – City of Rockville facilities will remain closed to the public through Friday, April 24, and city events, classes, programs, rentals and activities are canceled through Thursday, April 30, in response to Gov. Larry...

Rockville Cancels Hometown Holidays, Memorial Day Festivities Due to COVID-19

Rockville, Maryland, March 26 – The Hometown Holidays Music Fest and Rockville’s Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade have unfortunately been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 emergency.

Rockville’s Mayor and Council made the d...

The Parks Are Open, But Lights To Stay Off At Rockville Parks

The parks are open, but lights at City of Rockville outdoor courts and sports fields will remain off during evening and nighttime hours, beginning Saturday, March 21.

An executive order issued by Gov. Larry Hogan prohibits gatherings of more than 10 people...

Rockville Responds to Governor’s Order

Rockville, Maryland, March 21 — Gov. Larry Hogan has issued an executive order prohibiting gatherings of more than 10 people. Following state and federal directives intended to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, Rockville events, ...

Rockville Welcomes Aurinia Pharmaceuticals

 Biopharmaceutical Company to Bring up to 500 Jobs to the City of Rockville, and launch its U.S. Operations Headquarters

Rockville, Maryland, March 18 – The City of Rockville is proud to announce the selection of the city by Aurinia Phar...

Rockville's Essential Services Continue

Facilities to Close March 14-27; All City Parks Remain Open

Rockville, Maryland, March 13 — Rockville City Hall and city facilities will be closed to the public from Saturday, March 14, through Friday, March 27, following recently issued state di...

Rockville Cancels International Night Celebration, Postpones Creative Summit

Rockville, Maryland, March 12 – Community concerns about the new coronavirus have led to the cancellation of the March 20 International Night and postponement of the Rockville Creative Summit, scheduled for March 22.Information about reschedulin...

Rockville Counts: Check the Mail for Your Census Invitation

Rockville, Maryland, March 12 – Invitations to respond to the 2020 Census will arrive by mail beginning today, through Friday, March 20.

Census Day is Wednesday, April 1. By then, every home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 C...

Students Have a Chance to be Rockville’s Mayor for a Day in May

Deadline for Essays is March 27; Mayor to Visit Rockville Fourth Graders

Rockville, Maryland, March 10 – Rockville fourth graders once again have a chance at serving as the city’s Mayor for a Day this spring by taking part in the statew...

Wanted: Community’s Comments for Rockville City Police Department Review

Rockville, Maryland, March 2 – The community is invited to offer comments about the Rockville City Police Department at a public hearing, in writing or by phone, as part of the department’s reaccreditation process.

A team of assessors f...

Rockville Mayor and Council to Take Up FY 2021 Budget Proposal

Proposal Keeps Property Tax Rate Flat, the 26^th Year Without an Increase

Rockville, Maryland, Feb. 27 – Rockville’s Mayor and Council continue budget deliberations in March with public hearings and work sessions focused on crafting a Fi...

Rockville Community Police Academies Offer Hands-on Experience

Rockville, Maryland, Feb. 25 – Community members can learn what it takes to be a police officer through the Rockville Community Police Academy or a special course aimed at 60-plus residents.

Registration is now open for the Rockville City Police ...

Rockville City Hall and Some City Facilities to Close for Presidents Day

Recycling and Trash Collected a Day Later Throughout the Week

Rockville, Maryland, Feb. 6 – City Hall will be closed and recycling and trash will not be collected on Monday, Feb. 17, in observance of Presidents Day. Several city facilities will o...

Rockville Seeks Environmentalists to Be Recognized During Earth Month

Feb. 21 is Deadline for Nominations for Environmental Awards

Rockville, Maryland, Jan. 28 – The City of Rockville’s Environmental Excellence Awards recognize individuals and organizations that contribute to Rockville’s environ...

Rockville Cancels Lunar New Year Celebration

Cancellation is Out of Abundance of Caution in Response to Community Concerns 

Rockville, Maryland, Jan. 27 – Respecting the wishes of our partners in the Asian-American community, and others, the City of Rockville is cancelling its Luna...

Rockville Facilities to Close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20

Recycling and Trash Collected a Day Later Throughout the Week

Rockville, Maryland, Jan. 15 – City Hall and some city facilities will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20.

Recycling and trash will be collected one day later t...

MLK Jr. Day Celebration to Present ‘Light in the Midst of Darkness’

Program to Feature Performances, Community Service

Rockville, Maryland, Jan. 7 – Diverse performances, awards and a keynote speech focused on the theme of “Light in the Midst of Darkness” will highlight Rockville’s 4...

UPDATE: Man Found. Silver Alert: Police Search for Missing 74 Year Old

UPDATE: Towsend has been located unharmed.

Rockville, Maryland, Jan. 4 – Marvin Towsend, a 74-year-old white male, left his home for Food Lion on Rockville Pike at 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, and has not returned home.

He was last seen wearing a blue w...

Keep Christmas With You, Year-round, With Tree Recycling

Rockville, Maryland, Dec. 27 – The city collects holiday trees as part of its recycling collection and takes them to the Montgomery County Recycling Center, where they become mulch.

The mulch is available year-round for free, at the center, at 16...

FY 2019 Financial Reports Highlight Rockville’s Finances

Summaries Give Public a Look at the City’s Fiscal Health

Rockville, Maryland, Dec. 10 – Two annual reports that city staff delivered to the Mayor and Council on Monday give the public a closer look at Rockville’s financial hea...

Matching Grant Program Seeks Projects to Improve Rockville Communities

Applications Available Dec. 13

Rockville, Maryland, Dec. 9 – The city’s matching grant program seeks to help neighbors work together to accomplish common goals supporting the health, vitality and inclusivity of the place they call home....

Rockville Facilities to Close for the Holidays, Employee Recognition Event

Rockville, Maryland, Dec. 9 – City Hall and all city facilities will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 25 for Christmas Day and Wednesday, Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day.

Recycling and trash will be collected as usual on Monday and Tuesday during th...

Rockville’s Mayor and Council to Begin FY 2021 Budget Work Dec. 9

First Public Hearing is Dec. 16

Rockville, Maryland, Dec. 6 – The Mayor and Council are scheduled to first discuss their Fiscal Year 2021 budget priorities, budget process and calendar, and hear a preview about the general fund, during their meet...

2019 Holiday Drive Continues in December With Annual Gift Drive

Rockville, Maryland, Dec. 3 — The Rockville Holiday Drive is beginning to collect toys, gift cards and monetary donations for the holiday season.

We need your help!

In December, the Holiday Drive distributes new toys and books for kids, Target gif...

Rockville’s Mayor and Council Celebrate Municipal Government Works Month

The City Joins MML in Recognizing the Contributions of Municipal Government

Rockville, Maryland, Nov. 22 – In an effort to highlight the benefits of town and city government, Rockville’s Mayor and Council proclaimed November Municipal G...

Rockville Earns Top Score for LGBTQ Support for Third Year

City Scores Perfect Marks on Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index

Rockville, Maryland, Nov. 20 — For a third consecutive year, Rockville has scored perfect marks on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality In...

Rockville Invites Community to Mayor and Council Inauguration

First Meeting of the New Mayor and Council is Set for Monday, Nov. 18

Rockville, Maryland, Nov. 14 – The City of Rockville will hold an inauguration ceremony for the 66th Mayor and Council of Rockville at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17 at F. Scott Fitzge...

Rockville Certifies 2019 Vote by Mail Election Results

Rockville, Maryland, Nov. 12 — Votes cast in the City of Rockville’s 2019 Vote by Mail election have been certified by the city’s Board of Supervisors of Elections.In addition to 12,213 ballots cast, 74 provisional ballots we...

Voters Re-elect Bridget Donnell Newton as Rockville Mayor

Ashton, Feinberg, Myles and Pierzchala Elected to Council Seats

Rockville, Maryland, Nov. 6 – Rockville voters re-elected Bridget Donnell Newton as mayor, with 7,561 votes, or 63.75% of the total, according to unofficial results in the City of Ro...

Rockville to Salute Residents’ Service at Veterans Day Ceremony

Nov. 11 Ceremony Will Include Speech by Army 1st Lieutenant and Rockville Native

Rockville, Maryland, Nov. 6 – A Rockville native and first lieutenant in the United States Army will be the featured speaker as the city honors veterans of our natio...

Rockville City Hall and Facilities to Close Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Weekend

Rockville, Maryland, Nov. 5 – Rockville City Hall will be closed for Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, and on Thanksgiving weekend, and other city facilities will be closed or will operate on limited schedules.

Monday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day): City...

MEDIA ADVISORY: City of Rockville’s Historic Vote by Mail Election Concludes 8 p.m. Nov. 5.

Rockville, Maryland, Nov. 4 — The City of Rockville is conducting the first Vote by Mail election in Maryland history. The election, for mayor and four councilmembers, will conclude at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Encouraging more people to vote in ci...

Police Seek Information in Hit-and-Run Involving Rockville Police Cruiser

Rockville, Maryland, Nov. 1 – Police are seeking information about a rear-end hit-and-run crash involving an unmarked Rockville City Police Department police cruiser today on Interstate 270. 

Just after noon, the police cruiser was trave...

Rockville 10K/5K to Close Roads in King Farm

Rockville, Maryland, Oct. 28 — Rockville residents and visitors can expect several street closures when runners in the 44th Annual Rockville 10K/5K race through the King Farm neighborhood on Sunday morning, Nov. 3.

The oldest continuing foot race in Montgo...

2019 Rockville Holiday Drive is officially underway!

Rockville, Maryland, Oct. 17 — For more than four-and-a-half decades, through the Holiday Drive, Rockville has sponsored outreach that brings the community together each year to provide food baskets, gift certificates and toys to needy Rockville...

Take-Back Day Offers a Way to Get Rid of Unwanted Medication

Rockville Police Offer Drive-Up and Drop-Off Collection

Rockville, Maryland, Oct. 17 – The Rockville City Police Department and the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office offer a safe, free and anonymous way to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs ...

It’s Time for Halloween in Rockville!

Rockville, Maryland, Oct. 14 — Kids of all ages can get their haunt on this October at several events throughout Rockville!Croydon Creep: Croydon Creek Nature Center, 852 Avery Road. Celebrate Halloween in costume at Croydon Creep from 6...

October Opportunities for Community Service and Clean Rockville Streams

Rockville, Maryland, Oct. 9 – Rockville is seeking volunteers to help keep city streams trash-free with two stream cleanups in October.

On Saturday, Oct. 12, the city’s Environment Commission will host a cleanup from 10 a.m.-noon at Mar...

Give ‘em a Rake: Rockville’s Fall Leaf Collection Begins Oct. 14

Rockville, Maryland, Oct. 8 – The City of Rockville will vacuum leaves from neighborhood curbs in two rounds, beginning Monday, Oct. 14.

An interactive map at www.rockvillemd.gov/leafcollection allows residents to input their address and learn wh...

Nominate a Neighbor for a Rockville Human Rights Award

Performers and Volunteers Also Wanted for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration

Rockville, Maryland, Oct. 3 – The City of Rockville’s Human Rights Commission is accepting nominations for two awards to be presented at Rockville&rsqu...

Rockville’s Antique and Classic Car Show to Feature Traffic of ‘The 9s’

58^th Annual Show Offers Free, Family-Friendly Fun

Rockville, Maryland, Oct. 3 – Rockville, Maryland, Oct. 3 – Rockville’s 58th annual Antique and Classic Car Show returns to the Rockville Civic Center Park from 11 a.m.-3:30 p....

Rock (and Oompah and Polka) into October with Rocktobierfest in Rockville

Rockville, Md., Sept. 19 – Rockville’s third annual Rocktobierfest celebration is set for 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 in Rockville Town Center.

The free festival is expected to draw 5,000 visitors and will include two stages of live...

Urban Land Institute Delivers Report with Town Center Recommendations

Rockville, Maryland, Sept. 19 — A panel of experts who conducted an intensive two-day study of Rockville Town Center in July has delivered a 42-page report detailing their recommendations on ways to strengthen the vitality of the 200-acre downto...

Deadline to Register for Rockville’s 2019 Election is Next Week

Citizens Must Register by Sept. 20 to Receive a Ballot to Vote by Mail

Rockville, Maryland, Sept. 12 – The City of Rockville will conduct a Vote by Mail election this fall for mayor and four councilmembers. The deadline for voters to register to ...

Rockville Police Welcome Community to Tour Their Home

Rockville, Maryland, Sept. 11 –  An open house at the city’s police station this month offers an opportunity to get to know the men and women who protect and serve Rockville.

The Rockville City Police Department will welcome th...

Candidates Set for Rockville’s Vote by Mail Election

Two Candidates Vying for Mayor’s Seat, 13 for Four Council Seats 

Rockville, Maryland, Sept. 6 – Rockville voters will decide between two candidates for mayor and 13 candidates for four council seats in this fall’s fi...

Rockville Goes Purple for National Recovery Month

Lighting, a Proclamation and a Race to Raise Awareness About Opioid Crisis

Rockville, Maryland, Sept. 5 – Rockville is marking National Recovery Month in September with a race in Town Square and observances throughout the month as the city contin...

Annual Report Highlights Rockville’s Fiscal Year 2019 Accomplishments

Year in Review Looks at How the City Government is Serving the Community

Rockville, Maryland, Sept. 4 — Learn about the City of Rockville’s accomplishments over the past fiscal year in City Manager Rob DiSpirito’s Fiscal Year 2019 annual report to the Mayo...

Rockville Remembrance Ceremony to Mark Sept. 11

Rockville, Maryland, Sept. 4 — Rockville’s Mayor and Council will mark the anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9/11 with a remembrance ceremony at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the 9/11 Memorial at Courthouse Square Park.

The cerem...

Author Amy Tan to be Honored With F. Scott Fitzgerald Award

Annual Literary Festival to be Held Oct. 12

Rockville, Maryland, Sept. 3 — The F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Festival will honor “The Joy Luck Club” author Amy Tan, on Saturday, Oct. 12, with the 2019 F. Scott Fitzgerald Award ...

Most City of Rockville Facilities to Close for Labor Day

Rockville, Maryland, Aug. 28 – City Hall and the following city facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day: Lincoln Park, Thomas Farm and Twinbrook community centers, the Rockville Senior Center, Croydon Creek Nature C...

Dates Set for Televised Candidate Forums in Rockville’s Vote by Mail Election

Rockville, Maryland, Aug. 26 — Rockville 11 (channel 11 on county cable systems) will broadcast live three candidate forums hosted by community groups.

Community members are invited to attend:

• 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Rockville Senior ...

The Rockville Farmers Market Offers Seasonal Specialties

Saturday Market Offers Seasonal Produce Through Nov. 23

Rockville, Md., Aug. 22 – The Rockville Farmers Market offers healthy food choices and a natural place for community gathering well into fall.

The market’s late summer offerings inc...

Tell Us About Rockville’s Good Neighbors

Oct. 4 is Deadline for Award Nominations

Rockville, Maryland, Aug. 21 – Rockville is a city of good neighbors. The city is seeking nominations, through 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, for its Good Neighbor Awards.

The program recognizes adults or youth wh...

Key Information for Rockville’s 2019 Vote by Mail Election

Rockville, Maryland, Aug. 19 — The City of Rockville will be the first jurisdiction in Maryland to conduct a Vote by Mail election for mayor and four councilmembers.

Vote by Mail provides more and better options for Rockville voters by sending th...

Mark Your Calendars for Rockville’s Movies in the Parks

Four Movies. Four Weeks. Four Neighborhood Parks.

Rockville, Maryland, July 25 – Mark your summer entertainment calendar for Rockville's free outdoor Movies in the Parks, on the big screen at neighborhood parks throughout the city on Wednesdays i...

Predictions of Extreme Weather Lead to Twilight Runfest Cancellation

Rockville, Maryland, July 19 — The Rockville Rotary, in coordination with the City of Rockville, has canceled this Saturday’s Rockville Rotary Twilight Runfest 8K and Family Fun Run, due to predictions of extreme heat. The safety of ru...

Rockville Police Investigating Firearm Discharge in City: Damage to Windows

Rockville, Maryland, Jan. 16 – Investigators from the Rockville City Police Department are investigating two incidents that resulted in damage to windows of a Rockville business.

On Monday, July 8, city officers responded to iHeartMedia, at 1801 ...

Rockville and Yilan, Taiwan, Cement Official Sister City Agreement at Signing Ceremony

Rockville, Maryland, July 18 — The City of Rockville formally welcomed a new relative into its municipal family, Wednesday evening, by signing an agreement to become sister cities with Yilan City, Taiwan.

This is the first sister-city relationshi...

Registration and Road Closures for the Rockville Rotary Twilight Runfest

Rockville, Maryland, July 16 – The Rockville Rotary Twilight Runfest, presented by the Rockville Rotary Club Foundation and the City of Rockville, celebrates its 34th year in 2019.

The 8-kilometer road race and 1-mile family fun run will be held ...

National Night Out Celebrates the Community’s Role in Crime Prevention

Block Parties Offer Opportunity to Meet Neighbors, Connect with Police Officers

Rockville, Maryland, July 15 – Rockville neighbors are invited to celebrate their communities on Tuesday, Aug. 6 as the Rockville City Police Department participates ...

Rockville to Swear In New Deputy Chief of Police

New Hire Brings 28 Years of Experience in Law Enforcement

Rockville, Maryland, July 15 – Laura Lanham will be sworn in as Rockville’s deputy chief of police as part of the Mayor and Council meeting at 7 tonight at City Hall, 111 Marylan...

Peace Day Party to Celebrate Teen Activist's Legacy

Rockville, Maryland, July 8 — Rockville will celebrate the life, legacy and birthday of late teen poet and peace activist Mattie J.T. Stepanek with Peace Day, from 1-8 p.m. Saturday, July 13.

The free event will be held on King Farm Village Green...

City of Rockville: What’s Closed and What’s Open, July 4 and 5

Rockville, Maryland, July 1 — In addition to closures of city facilities planned for Thursday, July 4, Rockville City Hall, Glenview Mansion and the Rockville Senior Center will be closed Friday, July 5.

Friday, July 5

On July 5, the F. Scott Fitz...

Rockville’s Water Quality Receives High Marks for Safety

New Testing Requirements Yield Same Good Results

Rockville, Maryland, July 1 – Rockville’s drinking water continues to be safe and reliable, the city’s Department of Public Works said in the Annual Drinking Water Quality Repor...

Rockville’s Cooling Centers Open for 95-plus Degree or Code Red Weather

Rockville, Maryland, July 1 — Remember that on days where the thermometer hits 95-plus degrees, or when a code red air quality alert is issued for Montgomery County, the City of Rockville’s four cooling centers will be open.

The centers are located at the ...

Summer Celebration: Fun on the Fourth with Fireworks in Rockville’s King Farm

Rockville, Maryland, June 20 – A Rockville tradition, the city’s annual Independence Day celebration, returns to King Farm on Thursday, July 4.

Hosted by the Mayor and Council, the celebration is held annually at the 26-acre Mattie J.T....

Most City of Rockville Facilities Closed July Fourth

Rockville, Maryland, June 20 – City Hall and the following city facilities will be closed Thursday, July 4, for Independence Day: Lincoln Park, Thomas Farm and Twinbrook community centers; the Rockville Senior Center; Croydon Creek Nature Center...

Five Rockville Police Officers Honored at Public Safety Awards

Officers Recognized for Bravery and Service

Rockville, Maryland, June 14 – Five members of the Rockville City Police Department and a city volunteer were honored for their service to the community at the 30^th annual Rockville Public Safety Awards...

Rockville to Host Opioid Spoon Project Honor Tour Today

Rockville, Maryland, June 7 – The City of Rockville will host the Opioid Spoon Project Honor Tour from 4-6 p.m. today in Rockville Town Center Park, 131 Gibbs Street.

The tour will bring a specially created 800-pound opioid spoon sculpture to the...

Rockville to Show its Pride with Festival and Proclamation

Third Annual Rockville Pride Festival to be Held June 15

Rockville, Maryland, June 6 – Rockville will celebrate its LGBTQ community at the third annual Rockville Pride festival from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, June 15.The free celebration, presented by th...

Rockville Names Lanham as Deputy Chief of Police

New Hire Brings 28 Years of Experience in Law Enforcement

Rockville, Maryland, June 3 – Laura Lanham will be Rockville’s deputy chief of police, Rockville police Chief Victor Brito announced today.

Lanham has 28 years of law enforcement ...

Election 2019: What Voters Need to Know About Vote by Mail

Rockville, Maryland, June 3 – The City of Rockville will conduct a vote by mail election on Tuesday, Nov. 5 for mayor and four councilmembers. Now is the time for voters to make sure they are registered.

Registered voters will receive a notice by...

Rockville Public Safety Awards to Honor First Responders

Rockville, Maryland, May 30 – 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 thei...

Get Registered and Ready for the Rockville Rotary Twilight Runfest

Rockville, Maryland, May 23 – The Rockville Rotary Twilight Runfest, presented by the Rockville Rotary Club Foundation and the City of Rockville, celebrates its 34th year in 2019.The 8-kilometer road race and family fun run will be held Saturday...

Register Now for Rockville’s Suds & Soles 5K

Rockville, Maryland, May 21 – The Montgomery County Road Runners Club and the City of Rockville are teaming up again to present the Suds & Soles 5K, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22.

Registration is now open. This year’s race has been...

Ritchie Park Fourth-Grader to Be Rockville’s ‘Mayor for a Day’

Rockville, Maryland, May 20 – If he were mayor, Jaden Walcoff would find a way for food trucks and restaurants to coexist.

Walcoff, a fourth-grader in Jennifer McInroy’s class at Ritchie Park Elementary School in Rockville, will get to ...

Rockville To Distribute Free Bikes To 76 TERRIFIC Kids

Elementary School Students Demonstrated Outstanding Character

Rockville, Maryland, May 13 — Seventy-six first- through fifth-grade kids will each receive their free bicycle and helmet, Sunday, May 19, for taking part in the City of Rockville&...

Rockville to Celebrate Postage Stamp of Police Station Mural

Sugarloaf Mountain Mural in Former Post Office is Featured in Forever Stamp Series

Rockville, Maryland, May 16 – The Mayor and Council will join representatives from the U.S. Postal Service and Peerless Rockville for a ceremony marking the second...

Hometown Holidays to Bring Sounds, Tastes and Tributes to Rockville

City Marks Memorial Day Weekend with Music Fest, Ceremony and Parade

Rockville, Maryland, May 15 – Rockville’s 31st annual Hometown Holidays Music Fest offers something for everyone Memorial Day weekend, including entertainment from aro...

Rockville City Hall to Close for Memorial Day

Recycling and Trash Collected a Day Later During the Holiday Week

Rockville, Maryland, May 15 – Rockville City Hall and some city facilities will be closed Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day.

Recycling, trash and yard waste collection will be made on...

Rockville’s Mayor and Council Adopt $138.9 Million Budget

Property Tax Rate Remains Constant for 12th Consecutive Year

Rockville, Maryland, May 7 – Rockville residents will pay the same property tax rate as they have for the last 11 fiscal years, after the Mayor and Council on Monday approved a $138.9 m...

See Where It All Starts at Rockville’s Public Works Week Equipment Show

Display of the City’s Big Trucks Moves to Stepanek Park

Rockville, Maryland, May 7 – Rockville will join the American Public Works Association to celebrate National Public Works Week from Monday, May 20 – Friday, May 24.

The hi...

Sign of the Season: Rockville Farmers Market Returns May 18

Buy Farm-Fresh Produce in Town Center

Rockville, Maryland, May 2 – Rockville’s Farmers Market returns Saturday, May 18 to give shoppers their pick of farm-fresh produce and more from regional grower/producers.

This year’s marke...

Building Safety Month Highlights Importance Of Modern Building Codes, Strong Code Enforcement

Rockville, Maryland, May 1 — May is the 39th year for Building Safety Month, a campaign to raise awareness about safe and sustainable structures. This year’s theme for the international campaign is “No code. No confidence.&am...

Mayor and Council’s April 29 Meeting to Begin at 6:30 p.m.

Rockville, Maryland, April 26 — The Mayor and Council will have an earlier-than-usual 6:30 p.m. start time for their Monday, April 29 meeting in the Mayor and Council Chambers at City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave.

The meeting will be preceded by a drop...

Pedal Power to the People: May is Bike Month in Rockville

Bike to Work Day is May 17, with Pit Stops Throughout the City

Rockville, Maryland, April 25 – Rockville celebrates National Bike Month in May with rides for cookies and in memoriam, and the annual Bike to Work Day.

Bike Month Kickoff Ride

10 a.m.,...

Public Hearings Set for Rockville’s Draft Comprehensive Plan

Information Sessions Beforehand Will Discuss Content and Process

Rockville, Maryland, April 23 – The Rockville Planning Commission has set three public hearing dates for the Comprehensive Plan, Draft for Planning Commission Public Hearing.The pub...

Annual Native Plant Sale and Spring Festival Returns to Nature Center

Celebrate spring and Croydon Creek Nature Center’s 17th anniversary at its annual Spring Festival and Native Plant Sale. The free, family-friendly festival will be held 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 27.Enjoy a live animal show from Reptile Wonder...

Rockville Take-Back Day Offers a Way to Get Rid of Unwanted Medication

City Police Station Offers Drive-Up and Drop-Off Collection

Rockville, Maryland, April 17 – The Rockville City Police Department and the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office offer a safe, free and anonymous way to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs durin...

Rockville Police Station Offers a Safe Haven for Online Transactions

Rockville, Maryland, April 16 – You’re looking to sell that old coffee table but you’re reluctant to invite a stranger into your home to complete the sale. Look no further than the Rockville City Police Department station, wh...

Rockville Science Day is Three Decades of Tradition

April 28 Marks 30 Years of Rockets, Robots, Chemistry and Coding

Rockville, Maryland, April 9 – The 30th annual Rockville Science Day offers a chance to experience science hands-on, with science and technology-related exhibits, activities, games ...

Rockville to Celebrate Three Decades as a Tree City USA

City to Celebrate Arbor Day with a Tree Planting

Rockville, Maryland, April 4 – Rockville will mark Arbor Day with a tree-planting ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Drive.

The ceremony, part of t...

Spring Leaf Collection Begins April 1

Rockville, Maryland, March 28 – The city will vacuum leaves from neighborhood curbs from April 1-12 in five collection areas throughout Rockville.

An interactive map at www.rockvillemd.gov/leafcollection allows residents to input their address an...

New Hotline, Website Offer a Way to Report Potential Fraud, Waste and Abuse

Rockville now offers a telephone hotline and website for community members to use to report potential fraud, waste and abuse related to city government services and employees.

The hotline and website allow community members to make anonymous reports. The s...