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Four Locations Make Composting Easy — and Free
Rockville offers four food scraps drop-off locations to make composting easy, keeping valuable materials out of landfills and helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The sites are located at: Food scraps are picked up weekly by a commercial contractor and delivered to the Prince George’s County Organics Composting Facility. How to Use the Drop-Offs: Learn…
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Drought-Friendly Lawn Care Tips for Summer
This summer’s dry stretch is tough on lawns. Here are some tips to conserve water while reducing stress on your grass. Water wisely. Established lawns can tolerate dry weather and may naturally go dormant. If watering is needed, water deeply and infrequently, preferably in the early morning. Mow high. Set mower blades to 3-4 inches.…
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Don’t Let Rain Go Down the Drain
With dry conditions across the region, every drop counts, including the ones that fall on your roof. Rain barrels collect runoff from gutters and downspouts, storing it for use on gardens, lawns and landscaping. A single barrel can hold 50-80 gallons, enough to water a small garden several times over, while keeping polluted runoff out…
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Help Shape the Future of East Rockville and Rockville Pike
Rockville residents will soon have a say in what their neighborhoods look like for decades to come, as the city kicks off planning updates for two distinct areas — the established East Rockville community and bustling Rockville Pike corridor. The Comprehensive Planning Division in the Department of Community Planning and Development Services is leading both…
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All the Colors of the Rainbow and More
Rockville proudly celebrated its LGBTQ+ community at its 10th annual Rockville Pride festival in June at The Square in Rockville Town Center, hosted by the city’s Human Rights Commission. “The City of Rockville is very committed to making sure that everybody that lives here, that works here and visits here knows that they are welcome…
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Know the Rules for Safe Bicycling and E-Biking
Bicycling and e-biking are convenient ways to get around Rockville, whether riding to work, running errands or enjoying one of the city’s shared-use paths. The main rule is simple: People riding e-bikes should follow the same rules of the road as those riding regular bikes. Obey traffic signals and signs, ride with traffic, use bike…
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Rockville to Study City Bus Stop Seating
Rockville is launching a citywide study to determine the costs and work required to install seating at every bus stop in the city. The study will evaluate different types of seating and accessibility requirements, and whether additional space would be needed around individual bus stops. The findings will help the city consider the design, construction…
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Sketching a Century
Artists are invited to step inside the historic Glenview Mansion from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, July 19, and create work inspired by the building’s architecture, interiors and surroundings in celebration of the mansion’s centennial. This special program offers a rare opportunity to spend time observing, sketching and painting in a space that has been a…
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Rockville Recreation and Parks Named 2026 National Gold Medal Finalist
Rockville’s Department of Recreation and Parks has been named a finalist for the 2026 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, placing Rockville among park and recreation agencies recognized nationally for excellence in service, leadership and community impact. The recognition reflects the department’s mission to nurture community connections through quality parks,…
