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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…
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Rockville to Consider Property Conveyance for 301 Frederick Ave.
The Rockville Mayor and Council are scheduled to consider an ordinance during their Monday, April 13 meeting to authorize conveyance of city-owned property located at 301 Frederick Ave. The meeting is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The proposal follows a determination by city officials that the property is no longer needed…
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Rockville City Police Department Names 2025 Officer and Civilian of the Year
The Rockville City Police Department has named Neighborhood Services Officer Fred Mowell as its 2025 Civilian of the Year and Officer Chance Thrasher as its 2025 Officer of the Year. Civilian of the Year: Fred Mowell With 26 years of service, Fred Mowell has become the de facto leader of RCPD’s Neighborhood Services Division, which…
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Weekly Crime Report for Feb. 24 – March 2, 2026
Keeping, Using, and Caring for Animals With the cold winter weather, your local government reminds you of our animal nuisance ordinance. Below is an abbreviated copy of the City of Rockville’s policy on animal nuisances: An owner of an animal is in violation if such animal constitutes an animal nuisance or is a menace to…
