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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 service, provided through WhistleBlower Security, a contractor independent of the city, promotes transparency and provides an…
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Rockville’s Fight Against the Opioid Epidemic to Tip Off with Former NBA Player and Free Events
Herren to Tell His Story March 7; College to Host Panel and Training March 30 Rockville’s campaign to combat the opioid epidemic will welcome Chris Herren, a former NBA player and recovery advocate, at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 7 at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Drive. After his basketball career, Herren founded Herren…
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N. Stonestreet Ave. Plan Amendment to go to Feb. 25 Public Hearing
The public will have an opportunity to comment on an amendment to the Comprehensive Master Plan for North Stonestreet Avenue at a public hearing held by the Mayor and Council at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25. The plan amendment covers the area where Montgomery County Public School facilities, the historic Lincoln High School and Crusader…
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February is National African American History Month
The Mayor and Council will proclaim February as National African American History Month at their Monday, Feb. 4 meeting, recognizing “a time for all Americans to remember the stories of those who helped build our nation and took a stance against prejudice.” Also known as Black History Month, it’s a time to reflect on the…
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Mind, Lifestyle, Heart Health and Bingo at the Senior Center
Use your mind for better living, find out about lifestyle medicine and play a round of bingo after you learn how to keep your heart healthy, in February at the Rockville Senior Center. Using Hypnosis/Self Hypnosis for Pain and Well-being. At this free class, explore the use of hypnosis and self-hypnosis to improve your life.…
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Community Police Academies Offer Hands-On Experience
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. The Rockville City Police Department is accepting applications for the free, 8- to 10-week Rockville Community Police Academy, in March, April and May at a time and place to…
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Plans for Improved Rockville Skate Park Move Ahead
A new and improved skate park for the City of Rockville took a step forward in January with the Mayor and Council’s unanimous approval of a bid award for design and construction. The new, 15,000-square-feet concrete skate venue would replace the city’s wood and steel park behind the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center, at 355…