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RHE Waitlists to Open for Housing Choice Voucher, Project-Based Voucher and Public Housing
Rockville Housing Enterprises will open its waitlists Monday, Dec. 15, for the Housing Choice Voucher program, project-based voucher programs and public housing program. Those interested can apply for the waitlists online. RHE waitlists will remain open until Tuesday, March 31. Applicants will be required to provide contact information, including an email address for the application…
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Leaf Vacuuming Makes Final Sweep This Month
The city is scheduled to conclude its fall leaf collection on Friday, Dec. 19, with crews completing the second of two rounds of vacuuming leaves from neighborhood curbs. An interactive map at rockvillemd.gov/leafcollection allows residents to input their address and learn when their leaves will be collected. Rake leaves next to, but out of, roadways,…
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Water Main Repair: Hurley Avenue and Watts Branch Parkway
Update: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2: Watts Branch Parkway has reopened to traffic. Update: 1:40 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30: Crews have isolated the leak and restored water pressure to the affected customers. Watts Branch Parkway closed to traffic between Hurley Avenue and Aintree Road due to severe roadway damage. A contractor will aid repairs to…
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Weekly Crime Report for Nov. 18 – Nov. 24, 2025
Thanksgiving Safety Tips The Thanksgiving holiday is a time when families and friends across the country gather to spend time together and often involves entertaining, cooking, and travel. Keep These Safety Tips in Mind While Preparing for Thanksgiving: The American Red Cross offers more Thanksgiving Safety Tips online to prevent cooking fires. Custodial Arrests Incidents
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Mayor and Council Approve New Affordable Housing at 41 Maryland Ave.
The Mayor and Council have approved a plan to allow construction of a 147-unit affordable apartment building at 41 Maryland Ave., bringing new housing to a long-vacant property in Rockville’s Town Center and supporting their priority of expanding access to affordable housing in the city. The approval, on Nov. 17, amends existing plans for the…
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Weekly Crime Report Nov. 11 – Nov. 17, 2025
Understanding Lights at Night & Crime Deterrence As winter brings less daylight, it’s a good time to revisit the role of lights and safety. Data suggests that most burglaries are a result of opportunity and convenience. Burglars often consider factors such as: if no one is home, if the house is away from neighbors, traffic,…
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Rockville Scores Top Marks Again for Commitment to LGBTQ+ Community
Rockville has scored 100 marks for the city’s commitment to the health, welfare, safety and equality of its lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community. This is the city’s eighth year of participation in the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index and the 14th year for MEI’s annual report. Rockville scored 99 out of 100,…
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Rockville Awarded $1.5 Million for RedGate Park and Arboretum Renovations
The Mayor and Council voted unanimously Monday night to accept a $1.5 million grant from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Land and Water Conservation Fund to support renovations to RedGate Park and Arboretum. The grant is part of more than $12 million awarded through the fund to support outdoor recreation projects throughout Maryland. RedGate…
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Gas Main Repair: Mt. Vernon Place and Blandford Street
Washington Gas crews will work overnight tonight, Friday, Nov. 14, into Saturday, Nov. 15 to repair a damaged gas main at Mt. Vernon Place and Blandford Street. Thirteen homes and three apartment complexes will be without gas service during repairs. The damaged main was discovered as part of ongoing gas main replacement work. Steel plates…
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Water Main Repair: Lynch Street and Welsh Park Drive
Update, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025: The water main has been repaired and water service has been restored. Original post, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025: Department of Public Works crews are responding to a water leak at 516-518 Lynch St. Thirteen homes and the Early Childhood Center, 100 Welsh Park Drive, will be…