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Mayor and Council Issue Joint Statement Condemning the Death of George Floyd in Minneapolis Police Custody
Mayor Bridget Donnell Newton delivered a statement on behalf of the Mayor and Council, Monday, in which they condemned unanimously the police-involved death of George Floyd, following his arrest by Minneapolis police officers. The Mayor and Council stands in solidarity with others across the country seeking to end the injustice of racism. In Rockville, “we celebrate our…
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Traffic Advisory: Road Closures, Delays Anticipated in Rockville on June 5
A planned demonstration is scheduled to take place in downtown Rockville at 1 p.m. Friday, June 5 at 1 p.m. The protest will begin in front of the Montgomery County Judicial Center (Montgomery County Circuit Court), 50 Maryland Ave., and is expected to continue onto area roads. The Rockville City Police Department will be providing…
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City of Rockville Facilities Remain Closed, Many Services Continue
Staff Preparing Plans and Facilities as County Eases Some Restrictions City of Rockville facilities remain closed to the public as city staff plans and prepares facilities for the eventual return of employees and the public. Opening dates for specific city facilities will be announced as they become available. Montgomery County officials announced Thursday that the…
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Charged Up at Thomas Farm
Pepco has powered up three new electric vehicle charging stations at the city’s Thomas Farm Community Center, 700 Fallsgrove Drive. The charging stations are part of a statewide initiative to combat air pollution and the effects of climate change and provide communities with new, cleaner transportation options. Drivers will be able to charge their vehicles…
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Mayor and Council Enact Temporary Freeze on Residential Rental Rates
The Mayor and Council recently took action to protect residential renters during the COVID-19 emergency, passing an ordinance to temporarily suspend rent increases at licensed rental properties through July 31. Under the new legislation, no rents may be raised through July 31. From Aug. 1, until 180 days after the state of emergency caused by…
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Rockville’s Festing in Place Presents Plenty of Ways to Participate
City is Soliciting Photos of Community Celebrating Hometown Holidays at Home The City of Rockville will show its hometown pride beginning next week, despite the cancellation of the Hometown Holidays Music Fest and Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade, with Festing in Place events that offer opportunities for the community to participate safely in their homes…