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An Escape from Slavery Recognized With New Sign
A new Civil War Trails site honoring Zedekiah Thompson, a formerly enslaved man who self-emancipated and served in the United States Army, has been established at the intersection of North Washington Street and Wood Lane. The site, created in partnership with local historians and Civil War Trails, Inc., is part of Rockville’s recognition of Black…
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Rockville’s Generosity Lights Up Holidays for Community’s Most in Need
Rockville’s community warmth and holiday spirit were on display during the 2024 Holiday Drive, with 158 donors donating $32,054 in cash to families and people in need throughout November and December.In-kind, or non-monetary, donations totaled $20,000. Four-hundred-and-fifty volunteers donated 1,300 hours of their time. Hundreds of families were helped during the two-month campaign. In November,…
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Flush Quarterbacks, Not Trash
Defense wins championships. A good defense in football will flush a quarterback from the pocket. And a good defense against costly clogs and sewer backups means never flushing trash down your toilet. Flushing dental floss, sanitary napkins, tampons, hair, kitty litter and even “flushable” wipes can cause costly clogs and sewer backups. Be sure your…
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Even in Winter, Pool Renovations Make Progress
Work continued in January on a comprehensive renovation and reconfiguration of the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center’s outdoor recreation pool. Improvements are being made to accessibility, amenities will be modernized, and infrastructure will provide new recreational features and pools for swimmers of all ages and abilities. Among tasks completed last month, the shallow section of…
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Help Shape the Future of Rockville’s Police Leadership
The City of Rockville needs your input as it searches for its next police chief. A survey is now available for residents and businesses to give their thoughts about policing in Rockville, the Rockville City Police Department’s focus under a new chief and the qualities and experience the new chief should have. Take the survey…
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Community’s Ideas Sought for Future of King Farm Farmstead
Rockville will be reaching out to its community to determine the future for King Farm Farmstead Park, a 7-acre, historic former farmstead at 1101 Grand Champion Drive. The farmstead comprises eight buildings at the northern edge of the King Farm neighborhood, including the main residence, horse and dairy barns, and outbuildings. The site was designated…
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City of Rockville Snow Emergency Continues, City Facilities to Remain Closed Tuesday
Parking Restrictions Remain in Effect Until 4 p.m. Tuesday The City of Rockville’s snow emergency remains in effect and all city facilities will remain closed Tuesday, Jan. 7 due to the ongoing winter storm. Recycling, trash and yard waste collection will resume Tuesday. Collections will be made one day later than usual for the remainder…
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Rockville City Hall and All City Facilities Closed Monday, Jan. 6
Rockville City Hall and all city facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 6, due to the winter storm moving through the region. In anticipation of the storm, Rockville has declared a snow emergency requiring that all vehicles be removed from roads within the city, including neighborhood streets, by 10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5 to allow…
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City of Rockville Declares a Snow Emergency
Parking Restrictions Take Effect at 10 p.m. Sunday *Update: Rockville City Hall and all city facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 6. View trash, recycling and yard waste pickup updates, and Mayor and Council meeting information here. The City of Rockville has declared a snow emergency due to the winter storm that is forecast to…
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Mayor and Council Continue Work on Draft Town Center Master Plan Update
Public Record to Remain Open Until Plan Adoption The Mayor and Council’s work is continuing this month on Rockville’s Town Center Master Plan with a work session on Monday, Jan. 6. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. The Rockville Planning Commission approved a draft of the Town Center Master Plan in September to forward…