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Community’s Ideas Sought for Future of King Farm Farmstead
Rockville’s efforts to engage the community in shaping the future of King Farm Farmstead Park, a 7-acre historic site at 1101 Grand Champion Drive, continue with upcoming opportunities for public input, both in person and virtual. The farmstead comprises eight buildings at the northern edge of the King Farm neighborhood, including the main residence, horse…
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Performers and Sponsors Wanted for Rockville Pride
Rockville is seeking performers and sponsors to help celebrate its LGBTQ+ community during the ninth annual Rockville Pride festival. Hosted by the city’s Human Rights Commission, Rockville Pride will be held Sunday, June 1 in Rockville Town Square Park in Rockville Town Center Park at The Square, 131 Gibbs St. The event is free, open…
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Advisory Group Continues Rockville Senior Center Entrance Planning
Planning for a new entrance at the Rockville Senior Center moved forward in March with the project’s advisory group voting in favor of promoting the new West Gude Drive entrance as the center’s primary entrance, including changing the address of the facility to West Gude Drive. City staff presented a summary of public comments about…
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A New Brand Identity for the City and a New Look for ‘Rockville Reports’
Community members and readers of “Rockville Reports” will notice a new look for the City of Rockville beginning this month as Rockville rolls out a new branding identity. The Mayor and Council approved the new branding in July. Since then, city staff have worked with the city’s consultant to ready the new branding elements for…
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Spring Forward and Check Your Smoke Alarms
Clocks move forward an hour this month, providing an extra hour of daylight in the evening. Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 9 — an ideal reminder for homeowners to check smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Alarms and detectors are the best way to notify you and your family of a…
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Budget Watch: Fiscal Year 2026
Rockville’s Mayor and Council begin budget deliberations this month with public hearings and work sessions focused on a Fiscal Year 2026 budget that prioritizes the Mayor and Council’s focus areas of public safety, economic development and housing. The proposed budget will be available for review beginning Friday, March 7 at www.rockvillemd.gov/budget. City Manager Jeff Mihelich…
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Proposed FY 2026-FY 2030 Capital Improvements Program
The FY 2026-FY 2030 Capital Improvements Program includes new appropriations of $33.8 million to support 65 capital projects. For more information on each project, see the “CIP Projects” section of the proposed FY26 budget at www.rockvillemd.gov/budget. The CIP includes: Find more information on the proposed FY26 budget at www.rockvillemd.gov/budget.
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Meet the Mayor — Be the Mayor: City and Contest Offer Opportunities for Fourth Graders
March 7 is the Deadline for the ‘If I Were Mayor …’ Essay Contest Rockville fourth graders have until Friday, March 7 to enter the Maryland Municipal League’s statewide “If I Were Mayor” essay contest. This year’s theme is “Building Community for a New Generation.” Students are asked to write an essay of no more…
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Mayor and Council Ready Rockville’s EV Readiness Plan
Rockville’s Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan goes to the Mayor and Council for final adoption this month. The Mayor and Council reviewed the plan during a work session on Feb. 24 and are scheduled to vote on the plan on Monday, March 24. Find video of the work session and a staff reports for both meetings…
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March is Women’s History Month in Rockville
The Mayor and Council are scheduled to proclaim March as Women’s History Month at their Monday, March 3 meeting, which begins at 5:30 p.m. The 2025 theme for the month, “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations,” focuses on women in the past and present who have influenced and inspired others by dedicating their…