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City Police to Host Community Open House
An open house at the city’s police station will offer an opportunity to get to know the men and women who protect and serve Rockville. The Rockville City Police Department will welcome the community to an open house from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, featuring vehicle and equipment displays, K-9 demonstrations, a moon bounce,…
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Become a Sports Coach and Inspire Your Team
Did you have a coach who had a positive impact on your life, growing up? Now’s your chance to be that inspiring adult! Recreation and Parks’ Sports Division is looking for volunteer coaches for youth sports leagues in soccer and cross country. Volunteer coaches conduct all youth league team practices and games — and volunteer…
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A Night Out in the Neighborhood
Twenty neighborhoods hosted block parties and cookouts as Rockville celebrated National Night Out on Aug. 2. Members of the Mayor and Council, Rockville City Police Department and Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office visited gatherings. For 39 years, National Night Out, sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, has raised awareness about crime and drug…
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UPDATE: CANCELED Rocktobierfest to Return to Rockville
Update: Rocktobierfest, scheduled for this Saturday, Oct. 1, is canceled due to the forecast of inclement weather. There is no makeup date for this event. Original post: Rocktobierfest returns to Rockville Town Center on Saturday, Oct. 1 for a day of bands, beers and being together. The fifth edition of the free festival, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., will…
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Be Rockville Ready and Be Prepared for Flooding
Anywhere it can rain, it can flood. With hurricane season here, it’s important to know the risk and be prepared to reduce the impact of potential flooding. Last year, the region experienced widespread flood damage from remnants of Hurricane Ida, which swept through Rockville as a tropical depression on Sept. 1.
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Labor Day in Rockville
City government will be closed Monday, Sept. 5 in observance of Labor Day. City Hall and the following city facilities will be closed: Lincoln Park, Thomas Farm and Twinbrook community centers; the Rockville Skate Park; Rockville Senior Center; Croydon Creek Nature Center and the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre plus box office; and Glenview Mansion. The…
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Bus Stops Remain Relocated at Rockville Metro Station
Ongoing Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Administration construction and paving work at the Rockville Metro station has been extended through at least early October. All bus stops on the station’s east Side remain closed and temporarily relocated due to the project, which began in June. Bus stops have been moved from the east side to either…
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Rockville’s Commitment to Infrastructure Flows On with Milestone Hydrant Replacement
The city celebrated a milestone July 11 as the Department of Public Works Department replaced Rockville’s last low-flow fire hydrant. The achievement, nearly a decade-and-a-half in the making, underscores the Mayor and Council’s commitment to maintaining Rockville’s infrastructure through its water main rehabilitation program.
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MLK Day Celebration Performers Wanted
Groups or individuals who would like to perform during the city’s Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on Monday, Jan. 16 are encouraged to apply by emailing specialevents@rockvillemd.gov by Monday, Oct. 10. Please include a link to online audio or video, or digital audio or video files, of the proposed performance. For more information about the…