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Propose a Project to Improve Your Neighborhood
With the Mayor and Council’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget deliberations set to wrap up in May, Rockville is already seeking input from community members about neighborhood improvement projects to be considered during the next budget season. The city’s Capital Improvements Program lays out how Rockville plans to invest, over a five-year period, in projects such…
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Voice Your Thoughts on the Future of Rockville Elections
Community engagements sessions in June offer the chance to voice your thoughts about the future of Rockville elections. The Mayor and Council, Board of Supervisors of Elections, city staff, and a city consultant will conduct a top-to-bottom review of Rockville’s future election process beginning with in-person sessions to gather input about potential changes to the…
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81st Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade
Join the City of Rockville for its 81st annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade Monday, May 26. Founded in 1944 by William (Bill) Wood, the Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade is a long-standing tradition in the City of Rockville. PARADE PARKING: On Monday, May 26, free parking is available at the Rockville Metro lots, City…
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Hometown Holidays: Know Before You Go
The free Hometown Holidays at Rockville Town Center features local flavor of music and food vendors, including two stages, an artisan shopping area, and kids entertainment from noon-6 p.m. Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 in Rockville Town Center. Learn more at rockvillemd.gov/HTH. The Hometown Holidays website will help visitors get ready for the…
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Equipment Show to Highlight the ‘People, Purpose, Presence’ of Public Works
Climb into the operator’s seat of some of the big trucks used by the city’s Department of Public Works as the City of Rockville joins the American Public Works Association to celebrate National Public Works Week, Monday, May 19-Friday, May 23. The highlight of the week will be the city’s annual Equipment Show, from 10:30…
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Rockville Gains State Funds for Parks, Community Centers, Road Safety Initiatives
The City of Rockville secured significant legislative wins during the Maryland General Assembly’s 2025 session, which ended April 7, bringing state support to local parks, community facilities and transportation safety programs. Rockville received $460,000 in bond initiative funding, including $200,000 to transform the old water tower on Talbott Street into a neighborhood park and $260,000…
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Mayor and Council to Vote on FY 2026 Budget in May
The Mayor and Council’s focus areas of public safety, economic development and housing form the foundation of a city budget that is up for adoption in May. The budget for Fiscal Year 2026, which begins July 1, is scheduled for a Monday, May 5 vote. Mayor and Council meetings are broadcast on channel 11 on…
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Preserving the Past, Building a Sustainable Future: Rockville to Host Preservation Month Event
Rockville residents can learn how to modernize historic homes while preserving their character at a Preservation Month event on Saturday, May 17. The event, themed “Sustainability in Historic Preservation,” will take place from 10 a.m.- noon at the Grey Courthouse, 27 Courthouse Square. Attendees will explore energy-efficient and sustainable home upgrades that maintain the integrity…
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Leave Out the Gas Blowers When Blowing Leaves: Ban Begins July 1
A ban on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums in Montgomery County takes effect Tuesday, July 1 and applies in the City of Rockville. The ban seeks to address the environmental, noise and health concerns related to gas-powered leaf blowers and leaf vacuums. It aims to reduce harmful air emissions and continued reliance…
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The World, Right here in Rockville
International Night brought together a kaleidoscope of colors and culture in April with 17 performances in dance and music from world groups from in and around the Rockville community. More than 300 performers, vendors and guests filled the theater as emcees from the Rockville City Police Department, Sgt. Javier Baquero and Cpl. Derrick Tibbs, guided…