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Are You Registered? Sign Up and Do Your Democratic Duty!
National Voter Registration Day is coming up and on Tuesday, Sept. 16, members of Rockville’s City Clerk/Director of Operations Office will be at the Square in Rockville Town Center from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. signing up people to vote. More than 6 million Americans have registered to vote on National Voter Registration Day since the civic…
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State Review Praises RCPD for Best Practices in Community Policing
The Rockville City Police Department has once again met the state of Maryland’s certification standards for excellence in community policing. Each year, the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission evaluates RCPD’s community policing program, including a thorough review of the department’s written report and an independent assessment of ongoing RCPD initiatives. This year’s review yielded…
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Fall for Farm-Fresh Food at the Rockville Farmers Market
The Rockville Farmers Market offers fall produce and a dollar-for-dollar match, up to $15, for customers using their federal nutrition benefits. The market is open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 22, in the jury parking lot at East Jefferson (MD 28) and Monroe streets in Rockville Town Center. Fall offerings include apples, cider, gourds,…
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Last Chance: Propose a Project to Improve Your Neighborhood
Rockville is seeking input from community members about neighborhood improvement projects to be considered for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Tell the city what capital projects are needed in your neighborhood by completing and submitting the form at rockvillemd.gov/propose-a-project by Friday, Sept. 12. The city’s Capital Improvements Program lays out how Rockville plans to invest,…
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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…