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Rockville Updates Rental Housing Code, Becomes First Maryland City to Ban Algorithmic Rent Pricing
Rockville’s Mayor and Council on Monday voted unanimously to adopt a comprehensive update to the city code that makes Rockville the first city in Maryland to ban algorithmic rent pricing, prohibiting residential landlords from using rent-setting software and shared competitor data to set rents. The changes to Chapter 18 of the Rockville City Code, titled Rental Facilities and Landlord-Tenant Relations, take effect Friday, January 1, 2027. The ban…
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Mayor and Council Adopt Zoning Ordinance Rewrite and Map Amendment
Rockville’s Mayor and Council voted unanimously to adopt the city’s zoning ordinance rewrite and comprehensive map amendment, Monday, June 29. The new zoning ordinance will take effect Saturday, Aug. 1. The vote marks the completion of a multiyear effort to modernize city regulations to meet the changing living, working and recreational trends of the community…
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Events to Celebrate America250
Rockville will commemorate America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 with events and programming throughout the year, honoring the nation’s history while recognizing the people, places and stories that have shaped Rockville. See a list of celebratory events in and around the region and other information at rockvillemd.gov/america250. The Mayor and Council in January proclaimed July 4…
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Mayor Meets Mayor
Kiera Newell, a student at Bayard Rustin Elementary School, joined Mayor Monique Ashton at the May 11 Mayor and Council meeting. Kiera read the essay she submitted in the Maryland Municipal League’s annual “If I Were Mayor” contest, for which she earned the honor of serving as Rockville’s Mayor for a Day. During her honorary…
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Share Your Experience with Rockville’s Procurement Process
Rockville is inviting the business community to weigh in on its procurement process through a brief online survey. The Rockville Vendor Outreach Survey targets minority, female, disabled and veteran-owned businesses that have participated in the city’s bidding process or are interested in doing so. The survey aims to capture their overall experience and satisfaction, along…
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Celebrate the Fourth Safely
The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate. But leave the fireworks to the professionals. The private use and possession of fireworks, including sparklers, is illegal in Montgomery County and carries a fine of up to $1,000 and/or six months in jail. Public fireworks displays require proper permits and insurance. Fireworks were involved in…
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Keeping Hydrants Flush with Safety
Rockville residents might not give much thought to fire hydrants, but the city spends a good deal of time and money ensuring hydrants are in working order, so that if they’re needed, they’re ready. Rockville maintains approximately 180 miles of water pipes, 4,100 valves and 1,300 fire hydrants. The city is divided into 39 water-main…
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High Temperatures This Week May Affect Trash and Recycling Collection
Rockville’s trash and recycling collections may be impacted by this week’s high temperatures. To protect crews, collection services may be adjusted or suspended as conditions change. Residents should have carts the evening before collection day as crews may be out earlier than usual. Crews may take longer than usual to complete their routes due to…
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Lincoln Park Community Center Reopens After Yearlong Renovation
The Lincoln Park Community Center officially reopened Wednesday, July 1, following a comprehensive renovation that began in May 2025. The 12,500-square-foot facility now features major upgrades, including new restrooms, accessibility improvements, infrastructure modernization and reconfigured program spaces designed for increased flexibility. New amenities include a STEM classroom and an accessible fitness room on the main…
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Above and Beyond the Call
The 37th Annual Rockville Public Safety Awards honored members of the Rockville City Police Department. Recipients, flanked by Lt. Andy Crawford (L) and Lt. Kenneth Matney (R), with Lt. Dan Romeril fourth from left and Maj. Bill Nieberding sixth from right, are (L to R): Sgt. Anthony Casabona, Officer Sara Epps, Cpl. Nicholas Weiss, Sgt.…