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Rockville Goes Purple to Raise Awareness During National Recovery Month
In their ongoing effort to raise awareness about the national impact of opioid addiction and signal hope for recovery, Rockville’s Mayor and Council will proclaim September as National Recovery Month. Rockville Goes Purple is the city’s campaign, organized in partnership with county and state agencies, to spotlight the opioid epidemic and its effect on the…
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Rockville City Police Department to Host Open House on Sept. 6
The Rockville City Police Department invites the community to its 2025 open house, a free, family-friendly event offering residents a behind-the-scenes look at their local police department. The open house is scheduled for 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at the RCPD station at 2 W. Montgomery Ave. In the event of inclement weather, the…
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Labor Day in Rockville
City government will be closed Monday, Sept. 1 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, which will remain closed through Friday, Sept. 5; Croydon Creek Nature Center and the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre and box…
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City Launches Results Rockville to Track Progress
The City of Rockville has launched Results Rockville, a new initiative that allows residents to follow the status of major city projects. Available to view through an online platform on the city’s website, the initiative is part of a broader effort to increase transparency, accountability and performance in city government. Results Rockville was created to…
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Senior Center to Close for Library Asbestos Remediation
The Rockville Senior Center will be closed from Tuesday, Sept. 2 through Friday, Sept. 5 for asbestos remediation in the library. The center will also be closed Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day. All classes and programs during this period will be canceled or moved to a virtual format unless otherwise noted. Transportation…
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Act Now: Clean Energy Tax Credits End Soon
Federal tax credits on electric vehicles and appliances, solar panels and more are expiring in the coming months, so the time is now to apply to take advantage of them while you still can. Here’s what you need to know to save money with these clean energy tax credits: Electric vehicles: The federal tax credits…
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Free Financial Empowerment Workshops Offered in July
Rockville is offering a free four-part financial empowerment series this July as part of the BankOn Rockville program to help residents strengthen their money management skills and prepare for future financial goals. BankOn is an initiative that connects low- to moderate-income residents to safe and affordable bank accounts, increases their financial capability, and provides more…
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Fireworks on the Fourth
Meet Neighbors for Rockville’s Independence Day Festivities in King Farm Join your neighbors for a Rockville tradition as the city’s annual Independence Day celebration returns to King Farm on Friday, July 4 with music, fireworks and fun. Hosted by the Mayor and Council, the celebration will once again be held from 7-10 p.m. at the…
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Celebrate the Fourth Safely
The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate. But leave the fireworks to the professionals.The private use and possession of fireworks, including sparklers, is illegal in Montgomery County and carries a fine of up to $1,000 and/or six months in jail. Public firework displays require proper permits and insurance. Fireworks were involved in an…
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Fresh Look, Familiar Fun
Rockville Swim and Fitness Center’s Outdoor Pool Reopens Rockville made waves this summer with the reopening of the outdoor recreation pool at the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center, following a transformative renovation project aimed at enhancing access, safety and enjoyment for swimmers. While the renovations began in August 2024 and the upgraded pool reopened in…