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Senior Center to Close for Library Asbestos Remediation
The Rockville Senior Center will be closed from Tuesday, Sept. 2 through Friday, Sept. 5 for asbestos remediation in the library. The center will also be closed Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day. All classes and programs during this period will be canceled or moved to a virtual format unless otherwise noted. Transportation…
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Act Now: Clean Energy Tax Credits End Soon
Federal tax credits on electric vehicles and appliances, solar panels and more are expiring in the coming months, so the time is now to apply to take advantage of them while you still can. Here’s what you need to know to save money with these clean energy tax credits: Electric vehicles: The federal tax credits…
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Free Financial Empowerment Workshops Offered in July
Rockville is offering a free four-part financial empowerment series this July as part of the BankOn Rockville program to help residents strengthen their money management skills and prepare for future financial goals. BankOn is an initiative that connects low- to moderate-income residents to safe and affordable bank accounts, increases their financial capability, and provides more…
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Fresh Look, Familiar Fun
Rockville Swim and Fitness Center’s Outdoor Pool Reopens Rockville made waves this summer with the reopening of the outdoor recreation pool at the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center, following a transformative renovation project aimed at enhancing access, safety and enjoyment for swimmers. While the renovations began in August 2024 and the upgraded pool reopened in…
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Celebrate the Fourth Safely
The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate. But leave the fireworks to the professionals.The private use and possession of fireworks, including sparklers, is illegal in Montgomery County and carries a fine of up to $1,000 and/or six months in jail. Public firework displays require proper permits and insurance. Fireworks were involved in an…
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July Fourth in Rockville
Rockville government will be closed Friday, July 4 for Independence Day. The following city facilities will be closed: City Hall; Taft Center; Lincoln Park, Thomas Farm and Twinbrook community centers; the Rockville Senior Center; Croydon Creek Nature Center; the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre and box office, which has temporarily relocated to the Civic Center Cottage;…
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Fireworks on the Fourth
Meet Neighbors for Rockville’s Independence Day Festivities in King Farm Join your neighbors for a Rockville tradition as the city’s annual Independence Day celebration returns to King Farm on Friday, July 4 with music, fireworks and fun. Hosted by the Mayor and Council, the celebration will once again be held from 7-10 p.m. at the…
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Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Meeting to Focus on Parking, Use Standards
Rockville has been busy working on the zoning ordinance rewrite throughout the summer, with meetings soliciting public input on the process. The rewrite seeks to modernize the city’s zoning regulations through updates to the text of the zoning ordinance and revisions to the zoning map. A virtual community meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 31…
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FY26 Budget Focuses on Safety, Economic Development, Housing and Sustaining Progress
Rockville’s $175.5 million budget, adopted May 5, maintains city services and emphasizes the Mayor and Council’s focus areas of public safety, economic development and housing. The budget for Fiscal Year 2026, which begins July 1, is a 4.2% increase over the FY 2025 budget. The city’s real property tax rate of $0.292 per $100 of…
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Landlord-Tenant Code Update Moves Forward
Rockville’s Department of Housing and Community Development is continuing work on updating the city’s landlord-tenant code. A draft of the updated code is expected to be released in early fall, followed by work sessions with the Mayor and Council. In May, the city hosted virtual listening sessions with landlords and tenants to gather feedback. This…