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Sponsors Wanted for Rockville Pride
Rockville is seeking sponsors to help mark a decade celebrating the city’s LGBTQ+ community at its annual Rockville Pride festival. Hosted by the city’s Human Rights Commission, Rockville Pride will be held 2-5 p.m. Sunday, June 7 in The Square at Rockville Town Center. Find more information, including a sponsorship application, at rockvillemd.gov/pride or email prideinfo@rockvillemd.gov. …
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Say No to ‘Mulch Volcanoes’
“Mulch volcanoes,” where mulch is piled high against tree trunks, are a common sight throughout Rockville and it’s not doing trees any favors. Stacking mulch against the tree’s trunk creates moisture buildup that can lead to rot and disease. The barrier also creates hiding spots for pests and can cause roots to grow in unhealthy…
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Community Meeting and Field Walk Scheduled for Potomac Woods Stormwater Improvements Project
Rockville staff and the city’s design consultant will host a public meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 5 in the Mayor and Council chambers at Rockville City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave., to discuss the design of storm drain improvements, stormwater management pond maintenance and stream spot repair. The goal is to present the 30% project…
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Community Meeting Scheduled for Argyle Street Sewer Relocation Design
Rockville’s Department of Public Works will host a public meeting to discuss the design of sewer improvements along Argyle Street. The project will relocate an existing sanitary sewer main to improve reliability and maintenance access. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, at the Elwood Smith Community Center, 601 Harrington Road.…
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Gear Up for Rockville’s National Bike Month Celebration
Rockville will celebrate National Bike Month in May with rides, events and opportunities to connect with the community. The Rockville Bicycle Advisory Committee hosts rides throughout the summer. Find upcoming rides at facebook.com/bikerockville. Learn more about RBAC and bicycling in Rockville at rockvillemd.gov/rbac or visit youtube.com/cityofrockville and search for “bikes.”
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Road Closures for 14th Annual VisArts Arts Festival
The 14th Annual VisArts’ Rockville Arts Festival — a fine arts festival with 130 artists, a community art experience and art demonstrations — will be held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3 at Rockville Town Square, rain or shine. Streets will close at 6 a.m. Friday, May 1 and reopen 9 p.m. Sunday,…
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Weekly Crime Report for April 21 – 27, 2026
Understanding Lights at Night and Crime Deterrence Even though spring brings more daylight, it’s a good time to revisit the role of lights and safety. Data suggests that most burglaries are a result of opportunity and convenience. Burglars often consider factors such as: if no one is home, if the house is away from neighbors,…
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Weekly Crime Report for April 14 – 20, 2026
Safe Driving in Highway Work Zones April 20 – 24 is National Work Zone Awareness Week, an annual campaign designed at the start of construction season every spring to encourage safe driving in highway work zones. Each year, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) joins other national and federal transportation organizations…
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Weekly Crime Report for April 7 – 13, 2026
Safe Driving in Highway Work Zones April 20 – 24 is National Work Zone Awareness Week, an annual campaign designed at the start of construction season every spring to encourage safe driving in highway work zones. Each year, the MDOT SHA (Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration) joins other national and federal transportation organizations…
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Mayor and Council Agenda Update
The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings tonight on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite and a comprehensive zoning map amendment. In an effort to better balance Mayor and Council agendas, a budget work session on the Capital Improvements Program and budget balancing has been rescheduled for Monday, April 20. Tonight’s…