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Rockville Opens $1.5 Million Grant Program for Local Nonprofits
Local nonprofit organizations that provide community services and enrichment programs to Rockville residents are invited to apply for city grant funds. The Fiscal Year 2028 application period for the Community Services and Enrichment Grant Program opens Tuesday, Sept. 8. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16. Available funding is expected to total…
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Rockville Becomes First Maryland City to Ban Algorithmic Rent Pricing
The Mayor and Council in July voted unanimously to adopt a comprehensive update to city code that makes Rockville the first city in Maryland to ban algorithmic rent pricing, prohibiting residential landlords from using rent-setting software and shared competitor data to set rents. The changes to Chapter 18 of Rockville City Code, titled Rental Facilities…
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Mayor to Discuss State of the City
Mayor Monique Ashton will discuss the state of the city on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The program includes a continental breakfast from 8:30-9 a.m., followed by the mayor’s remarks and a moderated discussion from 9-11 a.m. The event will be hosted by the Greater Rockville Chamber of Commerce at Glenview Mansion, 603 Edmonston Drive. Chamber public…
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Mayor and Council Adopt Zoning Ordinance Rewrite and Map Amendment
Rockville’s Mayor and Council voted unanimously in June to adopt the city’s zoning ordinance rewrite and comprehensive map amendment. The new zoning ordinance took effect Saturday, Aug. 1. The vote marks the completion of a multiyear effort to modernize city regulations to meet the changing living, working and recreational trends of the community in the…
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Rockville Green Home Open House
Curious about how to upgrade a home to be more sustainable? Tour a Rockville home that features solar panels, an advanced electric vehicle charging system and other green features. Meet the homeowner, see the technology in action and discover practical ideas for making homes more sustainable. Attendees are welcome to drop in anytime from 1-3…
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Fall Tree Giveaway Opens Sept. 1
Rockville’s annual Fall Tree Giveaway opens for online registration at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1. To register, visit rockvillemd.gov/treegiveaway. Registrants will be able to pick up their trees from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Taft Center, 6 Taft Court. Six species are expected to be available: This list is subject to change…
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City Seeks Applicants for Board of Supervisors of Elections
Rockville is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies on its Board of Supervisors of Elections. The board conducts city elections, registers voters, promotes voter participation and maintains election records. Each of the five members is appointed by the Mayor and Council to a four-year term. Appointees to the vacancies will serve until June 1, 2030. …
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Help Shape What’s Next for Rockville’s Flood Resiliency Plan
The Rockville Flood Resiliency Master Plan is moving into its next phase and the city will be sharing what it’s learned. Through flood modeling and community input, the city has identified key flood risks and is beginning to develop strategies to make Rockville more resilient. Review findings, learn about potential actions and help shape recommendations…
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Rockville Creates Path for Curbside Electric Vehicle Charging
Rockville is home to the first U.S. installation of a residential electric-vehicle charging cable channel in a public right of way. With it comes a new option for residents who rely on curbside parking. This specially designed channel allows a charging cord to run from a charger on private property through a narrow, covered opening…
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Get Up to $5,000 Back on Fall Landscaping Projects
Planning a landscaping project this fall? Rockville’s RainScapes Rebate program can help participants save. Eligible Rockville residents and nonprofits can receive rebates of up to $5,000 after completing qualifying projects that include: These projects can enhance the beauty of a home’s yard while helping reduce stormwater runoff. Learn more about eligibility and apply at rockvillemd.gov/rainscapes. …