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Prost! Raise a Stein at Rocktobierfest
Rocktobierfest returns to Rockville Town Center on Saturday, Sept. 26, for a Bavarian-themed bash. The eighth edition of the free festival, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., will include two stages of live music, food, beer sales by local breweries and a merchant shopping area. This popular event attracts nearly 8,000 people each year. As part of…
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Nonprofits, Housing Providers Can Apply for Block Grant Funding
The City of Rockville is accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2028 Community Development Block Grant funding. The federal CDBG program supports housing and community development projects that benefit low- and moderate-income households and neighborhoods. Sample projects include: Eligible nonprofit organizations and housing providers are encouraged to apply. Applicants should review the program guidelines, attend the…
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Public Hearing Notice: Sectional Map Amendment Application MAP2026-127
Notice is hereby given that the Mayor and Council of Rockville will conduct a public hearing on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as it may be heard. The hearing will be held both virtually and in person in the Mayor and Council chambers at Rockville City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD…
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Rockville, Montgomery County to Remember 9/11 With Ceremony
The City of Rockville will partner with Montgomery County to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks and remember county residents who lost their lives. A ceremony will be held 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11 at Courthouse Square Park, at the corner of East Jefferson Street and Maryland Avenue in Rockville’s downtown. The…
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Labor Day in Rockville
City government will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. City Hall and the following city facilities will be closed: Lincoln Park, Thomas Farm and Twinbrook community centers; the Rockville Senior Center; Croydon Creek Nature Center and the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre and box office (which are closed Mondays); Glenview Mansion and…
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Film Screening Closes Out National Recovery Month
Leer este artículo en español. A short film about Latino families affected by counterfeit prescription pills will close out National Recovery Month in Rockville, with a screening and panel discussion 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30 at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre. “La Estrella” is rooted in the lived realities of families who have lost someone…
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Rockville Police Charge Man in Series of Thefts From Vehicles
The Rockville City Police Department has charged a 33-year-old Rockville man in connection with multiple thefts from vehicles in the city’s West End neighborhood. Rockville police have been investigating multiple thefts from vehicles in the West End for several months, with incidents increasing significantly in July. During the investigation, detectives obtained surveillance video of a…
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Sidewalk Construction Scheduled for Gilbert Road, Halsey Road, Vandegrift Avenue, and Virginia Avenue
To improve pedestrian safety and accessibility, the City of Rockville will begin construction on new 5-foot-wide sidewalks along the following roadways in October 2026: The sidewalks will be built within the city’s right-of-way, and no trees will be removed. Adjacent residents will receive at least two weeks’ advance notice before construction begins. Residents who will…
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Weekly Crime Report for Aug. 18 – 24, 2026
Bicycle Safety As children begin another school year, it’s a good time to review safe bicycle practices, as well as check the bicycles in your household to make sure they are safe to operate. Helmets are a critical part of protecting yourself while riding a bicycle or anything with wheels such as a skateboard, moped,…
