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Free, Reconditioned Bikes for TERRIFIC Kids Who Do Good Deeds
Registration is open until Tuesday, Feb. 17 — or until spots are filled — for the 2026 TERRIFIC Challenge, a program that provides free, refurbished bicycles and helmets to Rockville students in grades 1-5 who complete acts of service in their community. The TERRIFIC Challenge celebrates outstanding kids who demonstrate Trustworthiness, Earnestness, Respect, Responsibility, Involvement,…
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Volunteer to Shovel Snow
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 a city program that pairs volunteers with seniors and individuals with disabilities. The Rockville Senior Center’s home maintenance coordinator organizes the program and can connect you with neighbors…
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Zoning Ordinance Rewrite and Map Amendment Move Toward Final Adoption
Rockville’s multiyear zoning ordinance rewrite and comprehensive map amendment project has entered its final phase. The adoption phase is the final step in updating the city’s zoning ordinance and zoning map. The Planning Commission began its adoption review in January with a series of public hearings and work sessions. After completing its review, the Planning…
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Do Good by your Neighborhood with the City’s Budget Survey
Public participation in the budget process is a high priority for the Mayor and Council and city staff. That includes having all parts of the city represented in responses to a survey about community priorities for the city’s budget. The community budget priorities survey is available in English, Spanish and simplified Chinese at rockvillemd.gov/budget. Survey…
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Conversations with the Mayor and Council to Connect Community with its City
A new Rockville 11 show gives the community a closer look at city issues, initiatives and decision-making. “Conversations with the Mayor and Council” features rotating members of the Mayor and Council leading discussions with city leaders and staff on topics ranging from legislation and city services to programs and upcoming events. The goal of the…
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Fourth Graders: What Would You Do If You Were Mayor?
Rockville fourth graders have a chance to meet Mayor Monique Ashton and imagine what they would do if they were mayor by taking part in the Maryland Municipal League’s statewide “If I Were Mayor” essay contest. This year’s theme is “90 Years Strong: Where Tradition Meets Innovation.” Students are asked to identify a community tradition…
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City Manager to Present Budget Proposal to Mayor and Council on March 9
City Manager Jeff Mihelich is scheduled to present Rockville’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget and Capital Improvements Program on Monday, March 9, followed by Mayor and Council public hearings and work sessions in March and April. The proposed budget will be available beginning Friday, March 6 at rockvillemd.gov/budget. Public participation in the budget process…
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Safe Steps, Cleaner Streams: Reducing Salt Use for Smarter Winter Deicing
Salt helps keep our streets and sidewalks safe in the winter. But too much salt can harm wildlife and pets, damage infrastructure, and contaminate drinking water. Follow these steps to keep your sidewalks and driveway safe, while minimizing the environmental impact: 1. Shovel early and often. Salt works best on thin layers of ice or…
