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Rockville Town Square Ice Rink is Under Construction
Restrictions Will Be in Place for Skaters’ Health and Safety The Rockville Town Square ice rink has begun assembly and is expected to be open in the next two or three weeks. Under new restrictions adopted by Montgomery County on Tuesday, Nov. 10, outdoor ice rinks are permitted to open with size restrictions following approval…
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Rockville Business Forum Will Offer Resources and Advice to City Businesses
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed enormous stress on local businesses, and the City of Rockville has partnered with the Rockville Chamber of Commerce, Rockville Economic Development, Inc., and Montgomery County Economic Development Corp. to help. Business operators will be able to discover resources and get advice, as well as ask questions and discuss solutions at…
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Mayor and Council to State: Don’t Build the I-270/I-495 Widening Project
Letter Details City Concerns About Potential Harm to Homes, How the Pandemic Will Impact Travel Demand An environmental study of the state project to widen interstates 270 and 495 between the American Legion Bridge and Frederick with toll lanes is “severely flawed,” the Mayor and Council said in a letter to the Maryland Department of…
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Rockville to Salute Residents’ Service at Veterans Day Ceremony
Rockville will honor veterans of our nation’s armed forces with a virtual ceremony on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11. The ceremony will be broadcast at 11 a.m. on Rockville 11 (channel 11 on county cable), at youtube.com/cityofrockville and on the city’s Facebook page. The online ceremony will include a message from Mayor Bridget Donnell Newton…
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New Installation Viewable at VisArts’ 355 Pod Space
VisArts, in partnership with Rockville Town Square, is presenting a new installation by artist Amy Boone-McCreesh, on view until Jan. 17. The exhibition will be at VisArts’ 355 Pod Space Gallery, at 355 Rockville Pike. A virtual reception and artist talk will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. With “Room with a View,” Boone-McCreesh…
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Hawk Finds New Perch in Rockville
A red-tailed hawk has arisen from the stump of a cedar tree and now sits watch over David Scull Park, at the corner of First and Taft streets. The sculptor is Nickelsville, Virginia-based artist Kris Connors. The carving is the latest addition to the city’s Arts in Public Places program. Discover more about Rockville’s art…
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Volunteer to Shovel Snow or Rake Leaves for an Elderly Neighbor
City Pairs Helpers with Seniors Each winter the Rockville Senior Center looks for ways to help older Rockville residents with snow removal. If you’re handy with a shovel and don’t mind digging out an extra driveway or clearing a walkway or two, you can sign up and volunteer for the program. The senior center is…