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Mayor and Council Enact Temporary Freeze on Residential Rental Rates
The Mayor and Council recently took action to protect residential renters during the COVID-19 emergency, passing an ordinance to temporarily suspend rent increases at licensed rental properties through July 31. Under the new legislation, no rents may be raised through July 31. From Aug. 1, until 180 days after the state of emergency caused by…
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Rockville’s Festing in Place Presents Plenty of Ways to Participate
City is Soliciting Photos of Community Celebrating Hometown Holidays at Home The City of Rockville will show its hometown pride beginning next week, despite the cancellation of the Hometown Holidays Music Fest and Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade, with Festing in Place events that offer opportunities for the community to participate safely in their homes…
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In Need? A Guide to Finding Food Distribution Locations in Rockville
Updated; 2 p.m. July 2: Several organizations are providing locations for, or delivery of, food for needy families and individuals throughout Rockville. Check ahead with organizations to ensure the information provided below is up to date. Manna Food Center.Nourish Now.Montgomery County Public Schools.
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Rockville Farmers Market Scheduled to Return June 6
Market Rules and Regulations to Provide for Safer Shopping The City of Rockville’s Farmers Market is scheduled to open for the season on Saturday, June 6. The market’s opening, traditionally in mid-May, has been postponed as part of the city’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the meantime, some market vendors are offering delivery and…
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Bike Rack Grants Available for Businesses
Bicycle parking means business. Studies show that businesses with bicycle parking near their storefront get a measurable sales boost. Business owners without bicycle parking near their shop or office could qualify for a rack — provided and installed for free by the City of Rockville — under the city’s Bike Rack Grant Program. Learn more…
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How to Donate to Help Seniors in Need
Can’t make it to the Rockville Senior Center’s Tuesday and Wednesday food and personal essentials drives? Donations can also be dropped in the large blue bin at the side of the Rockville Senior Center, 9 a.m.-noon, Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. The Tuesday and Wednesday collections are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. drive-up-and-drop-offs at the senior center, 1150…