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In-person Outdoor Camps, Beginning in July, Now Registering
Registration begins Monday, June 22 for Park Adventures, Rockville’s in-person camps outdoors, where kids will be able to enjoy sports, games, crafts and nature activities. Sessions will run 9 a.m.-noon for two weeks, with new sessions beginning each week from July 13-Aug. 3. State guidelines to minimize infections from COVID-19 recommend outdoor camps. Only Maryland…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Food Giveaway Saturday to Impact Traffic Near Montgomery College
Up 2 Us Foundation will give away fresh produce to neighbors in need beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13 in Lot 13 of Montgomery College’s Rockville campus, at 51 Mannakee St. Vehicles may begin lining up as early as 9:30 a.m. The giveaway is first come, first served, and one box per vehicle and…
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Alert: City Water May Be Discolored, Crews Working to Clear System
This article has been updated. City crews are continuing to flush water systems following a main supply line leak that has caused some city water users to experienced discolored water. Residual discoloration may still be occurring in some pockets of the city. The water is not harmful, but washing clothes is not recommended. The city…
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Farmers Market to Collect Food for Rockville Seniors
Visitors to the City of Rockville Farmers Market on Saturday, June 20 will have an opportunity to help neighbors in need. The market will be collecting shelf-stable items to donate to the Rockville Senior Center’s ongoing food drive for senior members of the Rockville community. Needed items are: cereal, oatmeal, pasta, sauce, soups, canned vegetables,…
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Rockville Expands Options for Outdoor Dining
Rockville restaurants can now take advantage of an expedited permitting process that allows local eateries to temporarily create or expand outdoor spaces for dining on private property and within the city’s rights of way. This process is intended to assist local businesses as Montgomery County enters the first phase of recovery from the COVID-19 emergency.…
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Mayor and Council Issue Joint Statement Condemning the Death of George Floyd in Minneapolis Police Custody
Mayor Bridget Donnell Newton delivered a statement on behalf of the Mayor and Council, Monday, in which they condemned unanimously the police-involved death of George Floyd, following his arrest by Minneapolis police officers. The Mayor and Council stands in solidarity with others across the country seeking to end the injustice of racism. In Rockville, “we celebrate our…
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Traffic Advisory: Road Closures, Delays Anticipated in Rockville on June 5
A planned demonstration is scheduled to take place in downtown Rockville at 1 p.m. Friday, June 5 at 1 p.m. The protest will begin in front of the Montgomery County Judicial Center (Montgomery County Circuit Court), 50 Maryland Ave., and is expected to continue onto area roads. The Rockville City Police Department will be providing…
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City of Rockville Facilities Remain Closed, Many Services Continue
Staff Preparing Plans and Facilities as County Eases Some Restrictions City of Rockville facilities remain closed to the public as city staff plans and prepares facilities for the eventual return of employees and the public. Opening dates for specific city facilities will be announced as they become available. Montgomery County officials announced Thursday that the…
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Charged Up at Thomas Farm
Pepco has powered up three new electric vehicle charging stations at the city’s Thomas Farm Community Center, 700 Fallsgrove Drive. The charging stations are part of a statewide initiative to combat air pollution and the effects of climate change and provide communities with new, cleaner transportation options. Drivers will be able to charge their vehicles…