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City Will Not Move Forward with Permanent Parking Lanes on Redland Boulevard
Significant eastbound traffic congestion during peak afternoon hours has led Rockville to rule out permanent parking lanes on Redland Boulevard, following a fall 2025 demonstration project to improve safety and reduce speeding. The demonstration — designed to test ways to improve safety along the road — ran Sept. 21 through Oct. 17 and temporarily repurposed…
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Fourth Graders: What Would You Do If You Were Mayor?
Rockville fourth graders have until Thursday, March 5 to enter the Maryland Municipal League’s statewide “If I Were Mayor” essay contest. This year’s theme is “90 Years Strong: Where Tradition Meets Innovation.” Students are asked to identify a community tradition they value and write an essay of no more than 275 words about what they…
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Native Plants: Choosing, Finding and Planting with Purpose
Join the Climate Solutions Speaker Series, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16, for a virtual webinar featuring Lisa Kuder from the Maryland Native Plants Program at the University of Maryland Extension. Attendees will learn how to use the new Maryland Native Plant Guide for the Piedmont Region to select the right native plants for their property…
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Green Leadership Training for Faith Communities
Rockville congregations are invited to join a free, three-part Faithful Green Leaders Training with Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake. This online training is ideal for faith-based teams ready to strengthen their environmental ministry and take meaningful action. Participants will learn how to build or grow a Green Team, engage their congregation through environmental education, create…
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Rockville Science Day Marks 35 Years of Discovery and Innovation
The Rockville Science Center will hold its 35th Annual Rockville Science Day on Sunday, April 26. The event is at Montgomery College’s Rockville Campus, 51 Mannakee St., from noon-5 p.m. Opening ceremonies begin at 1 p.m. outside of the Physical Education Center building. What began as a community tradition more than three decades ago…
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Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Nears Transition to Mayor and Council Review
Rockville’s zoning ordinance rewrite and comprehensive map amendment moved into the final stages of Planning Commission review in February, following a series of public hearings and work sessions on the proposed zoning ordinance and zoning map. The Planning Commission began the adoption phase in January, holding multiple public hearings and work sessions on the staff…
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Eyes Up Rockville: Stay Alert Traveling City Streets
Traveling in winter, with snow and ice, can be treacherous for pedestrians andmotorists alike. Keeping the community safe on city streets is a high priority for the Mayor and Council and the City of Rockville. The city has implemented a Vision Zero initiative that sets the goal of eliminating traffic-related deaths and serious injuries on Rockville…
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Register Now for Spring Sports
Looking to connect while competing on the field? The City of Rockville’s adult and youth sports leagues are now recruiting for spring play. Spring leagues available are: men’s softball; co-rec softball; co-rec indoor volleyball; co-rec outdoor sand volleyball; co-rec kickball; and co-rec soccer. Game nights vary. Registration deadlines for adult league players and teams…
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The Mansion is Ready for its Close-Up
The iconic and historic Glenview Mansion marks a significant milestone this year with a century standing at the heart of the city. In March, the mansion opens its doors to photographers looking for that perfect shot. Lens and Legacy will open the property for one day only, from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday, March 1, to…
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Veteran Speakers and Organizations Sought for Military Events
Rockville is seeking community groups and organizations to take part in its annual Memorial Day parade, and veterans and active-duty service members to speak at the city’s Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies. Applications are now available for organizations interested in participating in the city’s Memorial Day parade. The 82nd annual Memorial Day Ceremony…