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City Police Invite Community for Coffee and Conversation
Get to Know the Men and Women Who Protect and Serve Our City The Rockville City Police Department invites community members for National Coffee with a Cop Day from 8-10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1 at First Watch, 100 Gibbs St., Unit D, in The Square in Rockville Town Center. RCPD officers will be on hand…
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Flu Shots, Food Help and Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: This Month at the Senior Center
Stay healthy, informed and entertained with seminars and events from the Rockville Senior Center in October. Register with the course number at rockvillemd.gov/registration. Learn about 60-plus programs, courses, activities and services at rockvillemd.gov/seniorcenter or by calling 240-314-8800. See the “Adults 60+” recreation guide at rockvillemd.gov/guide for more information.
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Welcome to Rockville
Rockville’s Department of Public Works operations maintenance staff installed bold new window decals on the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority pedestrian bridge that provides access across Route 355 to and from the Rockville Metro station. The design spells “Town Center” with the city’s branded “R” and is featured on both sides of the bridge.
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Redesigned Website Will Open Your Digital Door to Rockville This October
Note: The new website launches at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29. During the first 24 hours, some users may experience brief interruptions when accessing the site. Most visitors should see the new site within 10-15 minutes, but for some, it may take up to 24 hours for the change to fully take effect as internet…
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Spot the Spotted Lanternflies
The spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect native to eastern Asia that can damage crops, has recently spread throughout Maryland. This pest, also known as Lycorma delicatula, does not bite or sting and is primarily a nuisance pest in home gardens, but is considered a threat to agriculture. Maryland residents are urged to report sightings of…
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City Urges Public to Help Protect Young Trees From Vandalism
Damage has been reported to protective equipment installed around newly planted trees in Rockville parks and rights-of-way. Examples include cut tree stakes and deer cages being removed. These protective measures are essential, as stakes provide support to help trees grow straight and stable during early development; deer cages prevent bark damage caused by buck rubbing,…
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Budget Survey, Now Available Online, Offers Opportunity for Input on Priorities
Mayor and Council to Hold First Budget Hearing in November An online survey is now available for community members to identify their budget priorities and options for maintaining a balanced budget ahead of city budget hearings that will begin later this fall. Public participation in the budget process is a high priority for the Mayor…
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Rocktobierfest Brings the Bands, Beers and Bratwurst
Rocktobierfest returns to Rockville Town Center on Saturday, Sept. 27 for a Bavarian-themed bash. The seventh edition of the free festival, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., will include two stages of live music, food, beer sales by local breweries and an artisan shopping area. This popular event attracts nearly 8,000 people each year. Bavarian bands and…
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Fall Events Highlight Walking, Biking and Rolling ’Round Rockville
September and October bring events to Rockville focused on getting around on foot and on wheels. The Washington Area Bicyclist Association, with the support of the Rockville Bicycle Advisory Committee, hosts the first-ever Montgomery County Family Biking Festival from 1-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14 at The Square at Rockville Town Center. The festival will offer…