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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…
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Rockville Receives $2.68 Million in Federal Funding for Water and Sewer Infrastructure Projects
Rockville has been awarded $2.68 million in federal earmark funding to support three infrastructure projects focused on improving drinking water safety and the wastewater system. The Mayor and Council recognized the city’s congressional delegation — U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin and Sens. Angela Alsobrooks and Chris Van Hollen — for their support. Earmarks, or congressionally directed…
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Rockville Community Invited to Share Housing Experiences at Workshop
The City of Rockville will host an open-house workshop 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, at Rockville Memorial Library, 21 Maryland Ave. The workshop is part of the city’s comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment, which examines housing affordability, availability and type across the community. Housing affordability is a key priority for the Mayor and Council, and input…
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Lights Out for Earth Hour and Climate Change
Rockville will turn out the lights in observance of Earth Hour, a global movement calling for action on climate change and protecting nature. Earth Hour encourages residents and businesses to switch off all non-essential lights from 8:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28 as a visible show of support for the planet. The city will take part…
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Rockville Swim and Fitness Center to Host Summer Hiring Event
The Rockville Swim and Fitness Center will host a walk-in hiring event for part-time summer positions from 4-7 p.m. Monday, March 23. The center is seeking lifeguards, swim instructors and front desk staff. Those interested in summer employment at the center can attend at any time during the event. No appointment is required. This will…
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Emergency Financial Help Available for Rockville Residents in Crisis
Facing an eviction notice? Utilities about to be disconnected? Struggling to pay for essential medications? The Rockville Emergency Assistance Program provides temporary relief to eligible residents experiencing urgent hardships. The program also connects residents to additional resources including emergency food, clothing, financial counseling and employment assistance. To qualify for REAP, applicants must have been City…