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Public Hearing Notice: Sectional Map Amendment Application MAP2026-127
Notice is hereby given that the Mayor and Council of Rockville will conduct a public hearing on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as it may be heard. The hearing will be held both virtually and in person in the Mayor and Council chambers at Rockville City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD…
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Rockville, Montgomery County to Remember 9/11 With Ceremony
The City of Rockville will partner with Montgomery County to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks and remember county residents who lost their lives. A ceremony will be held 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11 at Courthouse Square Park, at the corner of East Jefferson Street and Maryland Avenue in Rockville’s downtown. The…
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Labor Day in Rockville
City government will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. City Hall and the following city facilities will be closed: Lincoln Park, Thomas Farm and Twinbrook community centers; the Rockville Senior Center; Croydon Creek Nature Center and the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre and box office (which are closed Mondays); Glenview Mansion and…
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Film Screening Closes Out National Recovery Month
Leer este artículo en español. A short film about Latino families affected by counterfeit prescription pills will close out National Recovery Month in Rockville, with a screening and panel discussion 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30 at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre. “La Estrella” is rooted in the lived realities of families who have lost someone…
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Rockville Police Charge Man in Series of Thefts From Vehicles
The Rockville City Police Department has charged a 33-year-old Rockville man in connection with multiple thefts from vehicles in the city’s West End neighborhood. Rockville police have been investigating multiple thefts from vehicles in the West End for several months, with incidents increasing significantly in July. During the investigation, detectives obtained surveillance video of a…
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Sidewalk Construction Scheduled for Gilbert Road, Halsey Road, Vandegrift Avenue, and Virginia Avenue
To improve pedestrian safety and accessibility, the City of Rockville will begin construction on new 5-foot-wide sidewalks along the following roadways in October 2026: The sidewalks will be built within the city’s right-of-way, and no trees will be removed. Adjacent residents will receive at least two weeks’ advance notice before construction begins. Residents who will…
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Weekly Crime Report for Aug. 18 – 24, 2026
Bicycle Safety As children begin another school year, it’s a good time to review safe bicycle practices, as well as check the bicycles in your household to make sure they are safe to operate. Helmets are a critical part of protecting yourself while riding a bicycle or anything with wheels such as a skateboard, moped,…
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Water Shutoff Scheduled on Halpine Road and Halpine Walk Court Sept. 8
The City of Rockville will temporarily shut off water service at the following addresses to complete improvements in the neighborhood: The shutdown is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8. In the event of rain, the work will be rescheduled for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9. Residents may notice…
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Water Shutoff Scheduled on North Washington Street, Dawson Street, North Street, and Martins Lane
Update, Monday, Aug. 24: This article has been updated to reflect that, due to rain, the water shutoff originally scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 19 through Thursday, Aug. 20 has been postponed. The shutoff is now scheduled for 10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25 through 6 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26. The City of Rockville will temporarily shut…
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Weekly Crime Report for Aug. 11 – 17, 2026
Maryland Laws and School Bus Safety Tips As another school year begins, it’s important to review Maryland laws and school bus safety tips. Violations of Maryland laws in school zones can incur a $250 fine if caught on camera and up to $570 and a three-point penalty on a driver’s license if stopped by a…