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Scout Shows Wall-to-Wall Dedication
Eagle Scout Samuel “Sam” Gregory, with support from fellow Scouts in Troop 773, recently completed a service project at King Farm Park playground to help protect and preserve the site. Sam researched the best practices for retaining walls, then designed one specifically for the park. He worked closely with Rockville’s Recreation and Parks staff to…
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Jason West Named Rockville Police Chief
Jason West will be Rockville’s next police chief, effective immediately, City Manager Jeff Mihelich announced June 4. West is a 25-year police veteran. He has been with the Rockville City Police Department for eight years, serving as acting chief since the resignation of Chief Victor V. Brito in October. West has also served Rockville as…
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Rescheduled: Equipment Show to Highlight the ‘People, Purpose, Presence’ of Public Works
The City of Rockville has rescheduled its annual Equipment Show, which was postponed by rain. The show offers the opportunity to climb into the operator’s seat of some of the big trucks used by the city’s Department of Public Works. The rescheduled show will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, June 13 at Mattie…
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Propose a Project to Improve Your Neighborhood
With the Mayor and Council’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget deliberations set to wrap up in May, Rockville is already seeking input from community members about neighborhood improvement projects to be considered during the next budget season. The city’s Capital Improvements Program lays out how Rockville plans to invest, over a five-year period, in projects such…
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Voice Your Thoughts on the Future of Rockville Elections
Community engagements sessions in June offer the chance to voice your thoughts about the future of Rockville elections. The Mayor and Council, Board of Supervisors of Elections, city staff, and a city consultant will conduct a top-to-bottom review of Rockville’s future election process beginning with in-person sessions to gather input about potential changes to the…
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81st Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade
Join the City of Rockville for its 81st annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade Monday, May 26. Founded in 1944 by William (Bill) Wood, the Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade is a long-standing tradition in the City of Rockville. PARADE PARKING: On Monday, May 26, free parking is available at the Rockville Metro lots, City…
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Hometown Holidays: Know Before You Go
The free Hometown Holidays at Rockville Town Center features local flavor of music and food vendors, including two stages, an artisan shopping area, and kids entertainment from noon-6 p.m. Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 in Rockville Town Center. Learn more at rockvillemd.gov/HTH. The Hometown Holidays website will help visitors get ready for the…
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Equipment Show to Highlight the ‘People, Purpose, Presence’ of Public Works
Climb into the operator’s seat of some of the big trucks used by the city’s Department of Public Works as the City of Rockville joins the American Public Works Association to celebrate National Public Works Week, Monday, May 19-Friday, May 23. The highlight of the week will be the city’s annual Equipment Show, from 10:30…
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Rockville Gains State Funds for Parks, Community Centers, Road Safety Initiatives
The City of Rockville secured significant legislative wins during the Maryland General Assembly’s 2025 session, which ended April 7, bringing state support to local parks, community facilities and transportation safety programs. Rockville received $460,000 in bond initiative funding, including $200,000 to transform the old water tower on Talbott Street into a neighborhood park and $260,000…