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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…
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Water Main Repair: Wootton Parkway Closed
Update, 9:15 p.m. Saturday, April 11: Department of Public Works crews have repaired the water main and the roadway, water service has been restored, and Wootton Parkway has reopened to all traffic. Motorists should be alert for traffic signs at Greenplace Terrace and Paulsboro Drive. Update 3:30 p.m., Friday, April 10: The City of Rockville’s…
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Rockville To Hold Neighborhood Meetings on Westmore Avenue Annexation
Two meetings with area residents will be held in April to discuss a proposed annexation of about 10.45 acres at 1000 Westmore Ave. and Stonestreet Ave. The neighborhood meetings are scheduled for 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21 and Tuesday, April 28 at the Rockville Pump House, 401 S. Horners Lane. The Mayor and Council introduced the annexation proposal on Feb.…
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Road Closures Scheduled April 8 for Rally Near County Council Office Building
A road closure is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8. The following closures will take place from 3-7:30 p.m. due to a rally outside the Montgomery County Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Ave.: Parking will not be permitted along Vinson Street after 3 p.m. Employees and visitors can access and exit the City Hall parking lots…
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Weekly Crime Report for March 31 – April 6, 2026
Protecting Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities April is Autism Awareness Month. Learning safety tips is important for everyone, but particularly crucial for those who have autism, an intellectual, developmental, or physical disability, Alzheimer’s, or dementia. Safe habits and tips can include: The Montgomery County Police Department developed the Autism/IDD, Alzheimer’s, and Dementia Outreach Program…
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Rockville Police Lieutenant Graduates from Northwestern University Command Program
Lt. Dan Romeril graduated Friday from Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command, Session 632, completing one of the most academically rigorous law enforcement command programs in the country. The program is offered through the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety, held at Prince George’s County Police Department in Upper Marlboro. The intensive 10-week course designed for…