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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…
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Windmills, Swans and Marches, This Month at the Civic Center
From comic opera to classical ballet and rousing symphonic marches, March brings a wide-ranging slate of performances to the Rockville Civic Center, with windmills tilting, swans gliding and music moving audiences from laughter to lyricism. Victorian Lyric Opera Company Presents “The Elixir of Love” 8 p.m. March 6 and 7; 2 p.m. March 1 and…
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Rockville Speaker Series to Explore the City’s Baseball History
Baseball’s long and sometimes surprising connections to Rockville will be the focus of an upcoming Rockville speakerseries program at Glenview Mansion. The Glenview Mansion-Peerless Rockville speaker series will present “The History of Baseball in Rockville,” from 7-8 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at Glenview Mansion, 603 Edmonston Drive. Historian Bill Hickman will trace Rockville’s links to…
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Spring Rake! Leaf Collection Arrives in April
Rockville will vacuum leaves from neighborhood curbs from Monday, April 6-Friday, April 17 in five collection areas citywide. City residents can enter their addresses on the interactive map at rockvillemd.gov/leafcollection to find their collection days. Crews make one pass only during spring collection. How to Prepare After the collection period ends, leaves can be placed…
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Tune in to Hear from Your Mayor and Council
A new episode of “Conversations with the Mayor and Council” will debut later this month, featuring Councilmember Marissa Valeri discussing how Rockville protects the environment, native plant benefits and environmentally friendly landscaping. The show features rotating members of the Mayor and Council leading discussions with city leaders and staff on topics ranging from legislation and city…
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Budget Watch: Fiscal Year 2027
Rockville’s Mayor and Council begin budget deliberations this month with public hearings and work sessions focused on a Fiscal Year 2027 budget that prioritizes the Mayor and Council’s focus areas of public safety, economic development and housing. The proposed budget will be available for review beginning Friday, March 6 at rockvillemd.gov/budget. City Manager Jeff Mihelich…