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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…
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Weekly Crime Report for Oct. 21 – Oct. 27, 2025
Halloween Safety Tips Halloween brings an evening of fun and festivities. Use extra caution when driving because of the additional pedestrians outside. If you plan to drink alcohol, don’t drive; and don’t allow others to drive if they have been drinking. Take action to ensure that party guests get home safely. In 2023, nearly half…
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Water Main Repair: 4 Chantilly Court
Update, 3:24 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025: The water main has been repaired and water service has been restored. Original post, 12:32 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025: Department of Public Works crews are responding to a water leak at 4 Chantilly Court. Forty-three homes will be without water service during the repair. Repairs, disruptions and…
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Defending Against the Dangers of Less Daylight: Tips for Driving, Biking and Walking
The end of daylight saving time on Sunday, Nov. 2, and the coming winter, mean less daylight and a reminder to use caution while driving, biking and walking on city streets. A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study found that in 2022 nearly 54% of all fatal crashes occurred at night. A 2018 study by…
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The Holiday Drive Returns to Make the Season Brighter for Families in Need
For more than a half century, Rockville’s Holiday Drive has supported local families in need during the season of giving. As a community effort, the Holiday Drive relies on support from local churches, schools, civic organizations, service clubs, social service agencies and individuals. And as the holidays approach, Rockville businesses in particular are invited to…
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Rockville Gun Buyback Returns Nov. 15
Rockville offers an opportunity to dispose of unwanted firearms voluntarily, anonymously and safely with a gun buyback event from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 at RedGate Park, 14500 Avery Road. The Rockville City Police Department, in partnership with the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, sponsors the event, which allows community members to voluntarily drive…