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The Year of the Horse: Rockville’s Lunar New Year Celebration is Feb. 21
Celebrate Rockville’s Asian cultures with performances, interactive displays, kids’ crafts and to-go snack boxes at the city’s Lunar New Year celebration. The annual celebration is scheduled for 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at Richard Montgomery High School, 250 Richard Montgomery Drive. Multicultural performances will be presented from 1:30-3 p.m. The celebration will also include interactive…
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Weekly Crime Report for Dec. 23 – Dec. 29, 2025
Stay Safe While Traveling & On Vacation Travel provides the opportunity to relax and experience treasured memories, but also removes us from our normal routines and takes us to unfamiliar places. Learn how to protect yourself, your family, and your belongings with Travel Safety Tips: The American Red Cross provides suggestions for keeping holiday…
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City of Rockville: 2025 Year in Review
JANUARY The Mayor and Council unanimously approved the Town Center Master Plan, setting a long-term vision for downtown’s public spaces, transportation connections and economic vitality. The plan capped a multiyear engagement process and moved into implementation this year. The 2024 Resident Survey showed strong community satisfaction. Nine in 10 residents rated Rockville as a good…
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Weekly Crime Report for Dec. 16 – Dec. 22, 2025
Holiday Season Safety Tips The holiday season can be a time for festive gatherings, but also carries potential safety considerations. From children’s toys and decorations to winter weather and dangerous road conditions, planning and preparation can minimize injury risks and potential hazards. Keep these tips in mind to have a Happy and Safe Holiday Season:…
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RCPD Welcomes New K-9 Officer
K-9 Dare is the Department’s First Bloodhound The Rockville City Police Department’s newest officer has four legs and big floppy ears. Dare, a bloodhound, reported for duty Dec. 22 and is now on patrol on Rockville’s streets alongside her partner, Cpl. James Shieder Jr. She is the latest in a line of Rockville K-9 officers that spans more than…
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Water Main Repair: 875 Hungerford Drive
Update, Saturday, Dec. 20: Crews made repairs and restored water service to the affected customers. Lanes have reopened to traffic. Update, Friday, Dec. 19 at 5 p.m.: Crews are continuing excavation and determining the number of buildings that will be without water. The left turn lane and one travel lane of northbound Hungerford Drive (MD…
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Water Main Repair: 900 Mannakee St.
Crews from the City of Rockville’s Department of Public Works are responding to a water main break at 900 Mannakee St. One government building will be without water service at some point during the repair. Repairs, disruptions and maintenance to water mains may cause your water to be discolored. If this occurs, running the cold…
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Weekly Crime Report for Dec. 9 – Dec. 15, 2025
Tips to Prevent Package Theft During the holiday season, millions of packages will be delivered to homes and businesses. While package theft is often a crime of opportunity, there are steps you can take to discourage criminals and keep your packages safe. Review these suggestions to help Prevent Package Theft: Visit the Better Business Bureau…
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Update: Dec. 26 Added to City Closure Dates
Christmas and New Year’s Closures in Rockville City government and all city facilities will be closed Thursday, Dec. 25 for Christmas, and Thursday, Jan. 1 for New Year’s. City government and facilities, with the exception of the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center, will be closed Friday, Dec. 26. During the Christmas and New Year’s holiday…
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Water Main Repair: 200 Block of Congressional Lane
Update, 3 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025: The water main has been repaired and water service has been restored. Original post, 12:48 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025: Crews from the City of Rockville’s Department of Public Works are responding to a water leak in the 200 block of Congressional Lane, in front of the Congressional…