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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 seventh annual Rockville Pride festival. Hosted by the city’s Human Rights Commission, Rockville Pride will be held in Rockville Town Square Park from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 24. Interested in performing or becoming a sponsor? Contact Tyree Davis IV by 5…
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Drive Up, Drop Off Unwanted Medication on Drug Take-Back Day
RCPD to Participate in April 22 Collection, Drop Box Is Available Year-Round The Rockville City Police Department offers a safe, free and anonymous way to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22. In cooperation with the Drug Enforcement Administration, city police will accept leftover — including…
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City Seeks Input on Sidewalk Feasibility Studies
The city is holding walking meetings this month offering the opportunity for public input as Rockville considers the feasibility of six proposed sidewalk projects. Rockville staff and the city’s design consultant will conduct “walk the block” public meetings about four proposed projects to fill in gaps in the city’s sidewalk network along:
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Mayor and Council Work to Protect Renters from Excessive Rent Hikes
In a move to protect renters, the Mayor and Council adopted 5.8% as the Voluntary Rent Guideline for 2023. The voluntary rent guideline became effective in March. The guideline encourages landlords to hold rent increases to the lowest level possible. The resolution asks landlords to increase rent by no more than 5.8%, or less, if…
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Baltimore Road Corridor Improvements Near Completion
Construction along Baltimore Road is in its final phase, with the city’s contractor eyeing a spring completion for the project. Over the winter, crews installed the final storm drains, new curb and gutter, and several sidewalk and shared-use path links between Rockville High School and Broadwood Drive.