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Summer Camp Slots Still Available
Missed the opening registration day for Rockville’s summer camps? No problem — we still have lots of activities available to keep your camper busy! Visit www.rockvillemd.gov/camps for more information. Register with the course number at www.rockvillemd.gov/registration. Here are a few to consider: School of Music This week-long day camp teaches kids how to play ukulele,…
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Building a Greener Future: Year Three of Climate Action
Rockville will mark three years of progress on its Climate Action Plan with an update to the Mayor and Council highlighting grants to support flood resiliency, an expanded city fleet of electric vehicles, new composting stations, and rebates for residents installing environmentally friendly landscaping. The Mayor and Council initiated the plan in January 2022 with…
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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 Sunday, June 1 in Rockville Town Square Park in Rockville Town Center Park at The Square, 131 Gibbs St. The event is free, open…
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Save the Date for the Return of Hometown Holidays to Rockville Town Center in May
The city’s 37th annual Hometown Holidays festival returns to Rockville Town Center on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 with entertainment, food and shopping, followed by the city’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade on Monday, May 26. Hometown Holidays at Rockville Town Center will offer a more local, community-based focus than past years,…
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Community’s Ideas Sought for Future of King Farm Farmstead
Rockville’s efforts to engage the community in shaping the future of King Farm Farmstead Park, a 7-acre historic site at 1101 Grand Champion Drive, continue with upcoming opportunities for public input, both in person and virtual. The farmstead comprises eight buildings at the northern edge of the King Farm neighborhood, including the main residence, horse…
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Advisory Group Continues Rockville Senior Center Entrance Planning
Planning for a new entrance at the Rockville Senior Center moved forward in March with the project’s advisory group voting in favor of promoting the new West Gude Drive entrance as the center’s primary entrance, including changing the address of the facility to West Gude Drive. City staff presented a summary of public comments about…
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Rockville Advances Annexation of Land Near Shady Grove Metro Station
The City of Rockville is advancing a proposal to annex 107.9 acres of land near the Shady Grove Metro Station. If adopted, the proposal would expand city boundaries and support transit-oriented development. The annexation, which includes property owned by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and CSX Transportation, was introduced by the Mayor and Council…
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Spring Forward and Check Your Smoke Alarms
Clocks move forward an hour this month, providing an extra hour of daylight in the evening. Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 9 — an ideal reminder for homeowners to check smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Alarms and detectors are the best way to notify you and your family of a…
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A New Brand Identity for the City and a New Look for ‘Rockville Reports’
Community members and readers of “Rockville Reports” will notice a new look for the City of Rockville beginning this month as Rockville rolls out a new branding identity. The Mayor and Council approved the new branding in July. Since then, city staff have worked with the city’s consultant to ready the new branding elements for…
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Budget Watch: Fiscal Year 2026
Rockville’s Mayor and Council begin budget deliberations this month with public hearings and work sessions focused on a Fiscal Year 2026 budget that prioritizes the Mayor and Council’s focus areas of public safety, economic development and housing. The proposed budget will be available for review beginning Friday, March 7 at www.rockvillemd.gov/budget. City Manager Jeff Mihelich…