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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…
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Weekly Crime Report Nov. 4 – Nov. 11, 2025
Firearm Safety Firearm-related injuries have been the leading cause of death for children and teens ages 1 – 17 since 2020. Tragically in many circumstances, the firearms used in teen suicide attempts and school shootings were also obtained at home and belonged to a family member. In the home, keeping firearms locked, unloaded, and stored…
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Veterans Day Ceremony to Honor Armed Forces Members
Update: Due to forecasted high winds and low temperatures, Rockville’s Veterans Day Ceremony scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, is moving to the Rockville Senior Center located at 1150 Carnation Dr. Rockville will honor veterans of the nation’s armed forces with a ceremony at 11 a.m. on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11. The ceremony…
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Weekly Crime Report for Oct. 28 – Nov. 3, 2025
Sign Up to Receive News & Meeting Alerts On Oct. 29, 2025, the City of Rockville launched its redesigned website to improve the Rockville community’s access to city departments and services. One exciting new feature is the ability to sign up to receive community alerts, meeting agendas and department news customized according to personal interests. Visit https://www.rockvillemd.gov/services/sign-up-for-news-and-meeting-alerts/ to join the email recipient list and personalize your email preferences. You…
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Support Seniors and Neighbors in Need
Senior Services Food Drive Make a donation of food to help Rockville seniors and families affected by the federal government shutdown and the suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. The Rockville Senior Center at 1150 Carnation Drive will host a food drive to stock the center’s pantry and support local food banks. Requested donations…
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Serving the City, One Collection at a Time
America Recycles Day is Saturday, Nov. 15, but Rockville is celebrating all month with tips and insight from the city’s Recycling and Refuse team to help you recycle right. Meet Anthony Frazier, recycling and refuse superintendent, who explains why recycling still matters — and how community support keeps his team going strong. Anthony’s day-to-day work…