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Moss and Lichens: Winter’s Quiet Survivors
By Laura Fawks LapoleNaturalist The winter landscape is often subdued, painted in shades of brown, gray and white. Most plants lie dormant and even the birds wear their muted winter plumage. Yet, if you look closely at the ground beneath your feet or on the trunks of trees and the surfaces of rocks, you may…
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Public Hearing Notice for Nov. 10, 2025
Notice is hereby given that the Mayor and Council of Rockville will conduct a public hearing on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as it may be heard, both virtually and in person in the Mayor and Council chambers at Rockville City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD 20850. The…
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Rockville Offers Resources for Federal Employees, Contractors Affected by Shutdown
The City of Rockville is providing services and programs for federal employees and contractors who live within the City of Rockville and are impacted by the federal government shutdown. The federal government shutdown does not affect City of Rockville municipal government programs, services or assistance. Struggling federal employees and contractors could be eligible for delayed…
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Rockville Names Dufek as Deputy Chief of Police
New Hire Brings 25 Years of Experience in Law Enforcement Barry Dufek has been named the Rockville City Police Department’s next deputy police chief, Chief Jason West announced. He officially joined the force on Monday, Sept 29. The new deputy chief will be sworn in at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7 in the Mayor and…
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Take a Trip Through Wheels of Yesteryear at Rockville’s Car Show
The Rockville Antique and Classic Car Show, a city tradition for more than six decades, rolls into Rockville Civic Center Park on Saturday, Oct. 18. The show will be held 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the picturesque park at 603 Edmonston Drive. Home to the historic Glenview Mansion, the hills of Rockville Civic Center Park offer…
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Rockville Goes Purple Wraps
The city’s campaign to highlight the dangers of opioid addiction and signal hope for healing throughout September’s National Recovery Month has wrapped for this year. Members of the Mayor and Council joined county and state leadership in attending Montgomery Goes Purple’s International Overdose Awareness Day ceremony in late August. The city held a Lunch and…
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Tricks for Making Halloween a Treat
Trick-or-treaters take to Rockville neighborhoods Friday, Oct. 31. There are no set hours for trick-or-treating. The Rockville City Police Department urges drivers to be aware of extra pedestrians in neighborhoods. Homeowners should clear yards and sidewalks of obstacles, keep homes well-lit inside and out, and report any suspicious activity to police. City police offer these…
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Putting the Community in Community Policing
The Rockville City Police Department’s open house on Sept. 6 offered community members an opportunity to tour the police station, explore the tools officers use in their daily duties and meet some of the men and women who protect and serve Rockville. Learn more about RCPD at rockvillemd.gov/police and find more photos on the department’s…
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Rockville Youth Rally for Their Big Moment at U.S. Open
Twenty-four young tennis players, aged 8-15, from Rockville’s tennis programs were invited onto the 2025 U.S. Open tennis court in August to take part in the U.S. Tennis Association Net Generation On Court Experience. The USTA Net Generation On Court Experience offers junior players a chance to play tennis on the court at major events,…
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Annual Holiday Drive is Back to Spread Seasonal Cheer
Businesses Especially Invited to Lend Support The season of goodwill will be here sooner than you think. Rockville is busy gearing up for its annual Holiday Drive to support local families in need during Thanksgiving and December. For more than half a century, the Holiday Drive has relied on support from local churches, schools, civic…