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Rockville’s First Black Police Officer Laid to Rest
Richard Eugene “Gene” Dyson, the first African-American officer to serve in the Rockville City Police Department, has died. He was 81. Dyson served with the department from July 1968 to March 1983. Dyson was a U.S. Army veteran, and a life member of the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department. He was laid to rest on Friday,…
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Rockville’s First Black Police Officer Laid to Rest
Richard Eugene “Gene” Dyson, the first African-American officer to serve in the Rockville City Police Department, has died. He was 81. Dyson served with the department from July 1968 to March 1983. Dyson was a U.S. Army veteran, and a life member of the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department. He was laid to rest on Friday,…
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Looking Forward to the Future for Historic Plan
At more than three decades old, the existing Historic Resources Management Plan is almost a piece of history itself — the document is typewritten. Now, the 21st century future of Rockville’s history will be up for discussion in October, as the city moves forward on updating that 30-year-old plan, which outlines how Rockville’s historic buildings…
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Looking Forward to the Future for Historic Plan
At more than three decades old, the existing Historic Resources Management Plan is almost a piece of history itself — the document is typewritten. Now, the 21st century future of Rockville’s history will be up for discussion in October, as the city moves forward on updating that 30-year-old plan, which outlines how Rockville’s historic buildings…
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New Mark Commons Accepted to National Historic Registry
New Mark Commons, a 65-acre Rockville subdivision that began development in 1967, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The subdivision was conceived by Edmund J. Bennett, a Montgomery County native whose firm received over 35 national and local awards for innovative architectural techniques, building design and site planning. New Mark Commons…
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New Mark Commons Accepted to National Historic Registry
New Mark Commons, a 65-acre Rockville subdivision that began development in 1967, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The subdivision was conceived by Edmund J. Bennett, a Montgomery County native whose firm received over 35 national and local awards for innovative architectural techniques, building design and site planning. New Mark Commons…
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City Prepares Plans for Southlawn Lane Sidewalk
A proposed sidewalk project would provide the only pedestrian connection on either side of Southlawn Lane between East Gude Drive and the eastern leg of Lofstrand Lane. The project, which is part of the city’s Capital Improvements Program, seeks to increase pedestrian safety and accessibility to businesses along the road. It includes sidewalk, stormwater management…
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City Prepares Plans for Southlawn Lane Sidewalk
A proposed sidewalk project would provide the only pedestrian connection on either side of Southlawn Lane between East Gude Drive and the eastern leg of Lofstrand Lane. The project, which is part of the city’s Capital Improvements Program, seeks to increase pedestrian safety and accessibility to businesses along the road. It includes sidewalk, stormwater management…