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Go Around the World in a Day at the Senior Center
More than 20 countries will be represented through the Rockville Senior Center’s diverse membership in August. For International Day, 1-3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, celebrate Rockville’s local cultures with food, music and dance. Seniors who are interested in showcasing their culture through dance, music or photographs can contact Alexis D’Angelo Swope at 240-314-8800. Register with…
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Peerless Presents: The Montgomery County Poor Farm and Rockville Images
Peerless Rockville in July presents the history of a home for people with disabilities and celebrates a half-century with a look at Rockville history through 50 photographs. The Glenview Mansion and Peerless Rockville Speaker Series presents “The Montgomery County Poor Farm: Its History and Its People” at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 11 at Glenview Mansion…
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New Online Resource Highlights Climate-Friendly Energy Incentives
A new online resource from the city’s Environmental Management Division features incentive programs to help community members play their part in Rockville reaching its Climate Action Plan goals. The resource highlights the variety of energy, solar, electric vehicle and flood protection incentive programs available from the City of Rockville, Montgomery County, the state of Maryland,…
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In the Park and on the Big Screen: Rockville’s Movies in the Parks
Four Movies. Four Weeks. Four Neighborhood Parks. Mark your summer entertainment calendar for Rockville’s free outdoor Movies in the Parks, on the big screen at neighborhood parks throughout the city on Wednesdays from July 31 to Aug. 21. Bring chairs, blankets, food and nonalcoholic beverages and enjoy four family-friendly movies at four different neighborhood parks.…
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Rockville’s Drinking Water Remains Safe and Reliable Amid City System Enhancements
Rockville’s water once again met or exceeded all federal water quality regulations limits, the city’s Department of Public Works said in the Annual Drinking Water Quality Report released July 1. The city’s water treatment plant, on the banks of the Potomac River, serves 70% of Rockville, or approximately 13,000 accounts and 52,000 community members. The…
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Like Bikes? See the City by Pedal Power
Explore the city by bike with friends in July. The Rockville Bicycle Advisory Committee leads casual neighborhood rides of about one hour on Tuesdays throughout the summer. Routes are on paved, shared-use paths, some sidewalks and some short sections of quiet streets. The group rides at the pace of the slowest rider, so no one…
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Rockville Honors Community for Environmental Excellence
The Mayor and Council and the city’s Environment Commission honored two community members and a condominium association in May with Environmental Excellence Awards recognizing contributions to Rockville’s environmental health and sustainability. Terry Pinkston received the Carl Henn Environmental Excellence Award for Outstanding Individual Environmental Stewardship for planting wildlife habitat at home and at a hospice…
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Deservedly Decorated
The 35th Annual Rockville Public Safety Awards, held June 5 at Lakewood Country Club, honored Rockville City Police Department officers, including Cpl. Renae McEvoy (Distinguished Service Citation),Cpl. Jessica Rogers (Lifesaving Award), Cpl. Brandon Thomas (Distinguished Service Citation), Cpl. Phil Lew (Distinguished Service Citation), Sgt. Javier Baquero (Distinguished Service Citation), Officer Nathan McKinnon (Distinguished Service Citation)…
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Mayor and Council’s Adoption of Guiding Principles Steer Budget Decisions
The Mayor and Council emerged from discussions this spring with guiding principles that informed the development and adoption of the city’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The budget for FY 2025, which begins July 1, outlines planned spending on city programs, services, infrastructure and administration. It reflects Mayor and Council priorities and sets a course for…
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New Flooding Protection Guide Now Available
Rockville’s flooding guide, “Go With the Flow: A Homeowner’s Guide to Responsible Stormwater Solutions” is now available at www.rockvillemd.gov/flooding. The guide features information about reducing flooding impacts to your home and neighborhood and is available in English, Spanish and Simplified Chinese. It provides helpful tips if you are experiencing flooding problems or thinking about adding…