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‘Past to Promise’ Mural to be Dedicated at Twinbrook Community Recreation Center
Rockville will dedicate Twinbrook’s “Past to Promise” mural during a public event at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 at the Twinbrook Community Recreation Center. The dedication will be held in the center’s multipurpose room, 12920 Twinbrook Parkway. Community members are invited to attend. Leaders of the Twinbrook Community Association will be joined by volunteers from…
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Register Now for Spring Sports
Looking to connect while competing on the field? The City of Rockville’s adult and youth sports leagues are now recruiting for spring play. Spring leagues available are: men’s softball; co-rec softball; co-rec indoor volleyball; co-rec outdoor sand volleyball; co-rec kickball; and co-rec soccer. Game nights vary. Registration deadlines for adult league players and teams are…
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Memory, Heart and Joy This Month at the Senior Center
Stay healthy, informed and entertained with seminars and events from the Rockville Senior Center in February. Register with the course number at rockvillemd.gov/registration. Learn about 60-plus programs, courses, activities and services at rockvillemd.gov/seniorcenter or by calling 240-314-8800. See the “Adults 60+” recreation guide at rockvillemd.gov/guide for more information.
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Rockville Speaker Series Explores the Weems Family’s Fight for Freedom
A Rockville family’s powerful story of their struggle for freedom, separation and reunion anchors a virtual program that will celebrate Black History Month, part of the Glenview Mansion-Peerless Rockville Speaker Series. “Shadow on the Household,” 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, will explore the story of John and Arabella Weems and their children, whose lives were…
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Drive Wisely With These Tips for Winter Travel
February can bring some of the snowiest, iciest conditions to Rockville. Drive safely with these tips: Keep your vehicle well-maintained for the winter driving season: Check to see that the brakes, heating/cooling system, electrical system, engine, exhaust, tires, oil, lights, defrosters and wipers are working properly. Consider installing winter or snow tires with deep treads…
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Rockville Amends Forest and Tree Preservation Ordinance
The Mayor and Council approved amendments to the city’s forest and tree preservation ordinance in January, expanding tree protections, adding new requirements for native tree plantings and encouraging greater biodiversity. The changes took effect immediately. The amendments also update administrative provisions intended to improve efficiency while strengthening long-term protections for the city’s tree canopy. Rockville…
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Summer Camp Fun is Just Ahead!
Rockville’s 2026 summer camps are gearing up for another season of fun and families can secure their spots soon. Registration opens 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 for residents and Thursday, Feb. 12 for general registration, at rockvillemd.gov/registration. Summer Blast Camps return with full-day and extended-day options at elementary schools and community centers. Park Adventure Camps…
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Rockville’s Generosity Lights Up Holidays for Community’s Most in Need
Rockville’s community warmth and holiday spirit were on display during the 2025 Holiday Drive, with 151 donors donating $42,442.83 in cash to families and people in need throughout November and December. In-kind, or non-monetary, donations totaled $33,615. Four-hundred-andfifty-five volunteers donated 1,523 hours of their time. Hundreds of families were helped during the two-month campaign. In…
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Rockville to Seek Community Feedback for Housing Needs Assessment
The City of Rockville is continuing work on a comprehensive housing needs assessment, a multi-month effort to better understand existing and future housing needs across the community. The assessment will examine housing affordability, availability and type, with a focus on identifying gaps affecting older adults, renters, people with disabilities, families and residents with limited or…
