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Rockville Celebrates Fifth Year of Full Marks for LGBTQ+ Support
For a fifth consecutive year, and for the 10th anniversary of the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index, Rockville has scored perfect marks for the city’s commitment to the health, welfare, safety and equality of its lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Rockville scored a perfect 100 out of 100, plus an additional 10 bonus…
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Baltimore Road Reopens as Improvement Project Continues
Baltimore Road has reopened to vehicle and pedestrian traffic between Gladstone and Broadwood drives as construction continues to improve safety and access along the corridor between Rockville Town Center and the city’s east side. The road had been closed between Gladstone and Broadwood drives since June while a city contractor replaced the roadway culvert at…
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Community Organizations Invited to Apply for Grants
The City of Rockville provides grants annually to local organizations that partner with the city to enhance quality of life of Rockville residents. Nonprofits supporting the advancement of education and community engagement are welcome to apply. Applications are being accepted for Fiscal Year 2023 (July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023). To be eligible for a grant,…
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Wheelbarrows at the Ready
Rockville’s Garden Plots Will Soon be Available to Rent If your yard’s too small to cultivate the seasonal bounty you’ve always dreamed of, maybe it’s time for an upgrade. The City of Rockville has 159 garden plots, approximately 25-by-25 feet, available for rent at Woottons Mill Park for growing food and other plants. The cost…
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Glenview Mansion Art Gallery to Host Rockville Art League
The Rockville Art League Members’ Juried Winter Show will be on display at the Glenview Mansion Art Gallery,Dec. 5-Jan. 14: Meet the artists from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5. The ADA accessible gallery, on the second floor of Glenview Mansion at 603 Edmonston Drive, is open 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and closed on official city…
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Season’s Celebrations at the Civic Center
A Rockville Holiday Classic and Holiday Tunes Provide Seasonal Entertainment This Month at the Rockville Civic Center The Rockville Civic Ballet presents “The Nutcracker.” 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Dec. 3 and 10; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 4 and 11; 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 5 and 12. Tickets: $17; 60 and older and children 12…
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Health and Wellness, Coming Up at the Senior Center
Stay home and stay healthy with free online seminars from the Rockville Senior Center in December. Register with the course number online at www.rockvillemd.gov/registration. Learn more about 60-plus programs, courses, activities and services at www.rockvillemd.gov/seniorcenter or by calling 240-314-8800. Stress Reduction/Meditation: Focus, relax and come to a more peaceful sense of being, with time for…
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Construction Continues on Baltimore Road Project as Roadway is Set to Reopen
Construction continues to improve safety and access along Baltimore Road, which is scheduled to reopen to vehicle and pedestrian traffic this month. The road had been closed between Gladstone and Broadwood drives since June while a city contractor replaced the roadway culvert at the stream crossing near Rockville Cemetery, relocated water lines, installed storm drain…