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Public Hearing Notice: Proposed Zoning Ordinance and Map Amendments
Update Thursday, March 26: This article has been updated to reflect that the April 20 public hearing was moved to Monday, May 4. Update Thursday, March 19: This article has been updated to include subdivision regulations as part of the proposed text amendment and add a link to the full amendment materials. Notice is hereby…
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Rockville Police Investigating Stabbing, One Juvenile in Custody
The Rockville City Police Department is investigating a stabbing that occurred Tuesday, March 25, at approximately 8:32 p.m. in the 400 block of Redland Boulevard. Officers responded to the area after receiving a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, units located a juvenile victim suffering from a non-life-threatening stab wound. The victim was provided medical…
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Weekly Crime Report for March 17 – 23, 2026
Legal Requirements For Maryland Drivers Driving a vehicle in Maryland is a privilege. New drivers – regardless of age – must also complete a certified driver’s education program and additional hours of supervised practice driving. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) website offers more than 60 services, including making appointments, to…
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State Designates Rockville Metro Station as ‘Transit-Oriented Development’
The state of Maryland has designated the Rockville Metro station area as a transit-oriented development, a move expected to support future growth, economic development and expanded housing opportunities. In December, the Mayor and Council unanimously voted on a resolution to support the Maryland Transit-Oriented Development designation. The designation, approved by the Maryland Department of Transportation…
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Water Shutoff Scheduled on Ritchfield Court March 24
The City of Rockville will temporarily shut off water service at 8-28 Ritchfield Court to perform improvements in the neighborhood. The shutdown is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In the event of rain, the work will be rescheduled for Wednesday, March 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residents…
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Will You Find Your Inner Jane This Spring?
by Laura Woolery, CCNC volunteer Croydon Creek Nature Center sits within Rockville Civic Center Park, along the edge of the 120-acre John G. Hayes Forest Preserve. The center is free, open to the public and features exhibits, live animal ambassadors, scenic trails, and year-round programs and events. Sign up for the nature center’s quarterly e-newsletter…
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Weekly Crime Report for March 10 – 16, 2026
Remember the Signs of a Scam Fraudsters employ deceptive tactics designed to create a sense of urgency in their victims and lower their protective instincts, according to the National Crime Prevention Council. The next time someone calls, emails, or texts you and claims to be a customer service representative or authority figure, remember that a…
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Rockville City Hall and All City Facilities Close at 2 p.m. Monday, March 16
Rockville City Hall and all city facilities will close at 2 p.m. Monday, March 16, due to the forecast of severe storms. Updates on Rockville’s storm response, city programs and facilities and other information will be available at rockvillemd.gov, on Rockville 11 (channel 11 on county cable systems), and on Facebook (City of Rockville Government)…
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Pothole Patrol Rolls Out in April
Rockville’s Department of Public Works will begin its annual spring pothole inspection and repair program in early April, following a winter marked by repeated freeze-thaw cycles that can weaken pavement. During the first two weeks of April, city crews will conduct a citywide assessment of roadways to identify potholes and other pavement damage caused by…
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Public Hearing Notice for March 9, March 23, and April 13, 2026
Update Thursday, March 12: This article has been updated to add an additional public hearing for Monday, April 13. Notice is hereby given that the Mayor and Council of Rockville will conduct a public hearing on Monday, March 9; Monday, March 23; and Monday, April 13, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as…