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Performers and Sponsors Wanted for Rockville Pride
Rockville is seeking performers and sponsors to help celebrate its LGBTQ+ community during the ninth annual Rockville Pride festival. Hosted by the city’s Human Rights Commission, Rockville Pride will be held 2-5 p.m. Sunday, June 1 in Rockville Town Center Park at The Square, 131 Gibbs St. The event is free, open to all ages…
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Last Call to Lace Up for the Suds and Soles 5K
Register now for the Suds and Soles 5K. The Montgomery County Road Runners Club and the City of Rockville are teaming up again to present this 5K race at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14. The course begins and ends in Rockville Town Center and winds through neighborhood streets. The race is open to all ages…
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Checklist to Reduce Mosquito Breeding on Your Property
Mosquito species that have the potential to spread viruses prefer to breed in small amounts of standing water near where people live and work. They typically do not breed in natural areas like streams and ponds. Where to Check: Note: Mosquito species of concern typically do not fly more than 150 yards from where they…
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Road Closures for Upcoming VisArts Arts Festival
The 13th Annual VisArts’ Rockville Arts Festival — a fine arts festival with 130 artists, a community art experience and art demonstrations — will be held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4 at Rockville Town Square, rain or shine. Streets will close at 8 a.m. Friday, May 2 and reopen 9…
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Rockville Dedicates the New Taft Center
The Mayor and Council joined city staff April 23 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony dedicating the City of Rockville Taft Center and marking the move of city staff to the new facility at 6 Taft Court. The move relocates nearly 150 employees from outdated facilities at the adjacent maintenance and emergency operations facility on Rothgeb Drive.…
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RCPD Annual Report Shows a Continued Commitment to Community Policing
The Rockville City Police Department hosted events throughout 2024 to engage with the community while continuing to provide a high level of service, interim Chief Jason L. West wrote in the department’s 2024 annual report that was released in March. A steering wheel lock giveaway, annual gun buyback and community training on use of the…
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Go Green and Save Green With Permit Fee Waivers for Earth Month
Rockville to Waive Fees for Select Home Improvement Permits During April The City of Rockville will mark Earth Month in April by waiving permit fees for certain environmentally friendly home improvements. The city will waive all fees assessed by Rockville’s Inspection Services Division that are directly associated with the residential installation of solar photovoltaic systems,…
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Rockville Advances Zoning Ordinance Update, Seeks Community Input
The City of Rockville is making progress on its initiative to modernize the city’s zoning regulations and map, a project that includes updating the text of the zoning ordinance and revising the zoning map. This effort aligns with the goals outlined in the Rockville 2040 Comprehensive Plan, which guides the city’s long-term growth and development. …
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Last Chance for Budget Input as Mayor and Council Continue Work
The Mayor and Council hold their final scheduled Fiscal Year 2026 budget work session in early April as the community has its final opportunity to provide budget input. Monday, April 7 is the last day to provide input via the community budget priorities survey and budget public record. The Mayor and Council are scheduled to…
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Working on a Historic Property? You Could Qualify for a Tax Credit
Restoring or repairing the outside of a historic home? Preserving the exterior of a historic structure? You could be eligible for a property tax credit. Rockville participates in a tax credit program for local structures designated as historic. If your property in Rockville is designated by the city as historic and you spent at least…