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Women Making Their Mark While Serving Our City
Meet City of Rockville employee, Mandi Murray. Mandi Murray is a senior construction inspector in Rockville’s Department of Public Works. She joined the city in December 2016, but had worked with DPW’s Construction Management Division as a consulting inspector since August 2014. “When a position became available, I applied because the projects I was working…
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New Speed Cameras Coming to Wootton Parkway
In a continuing effort to reduce the number of speeding vehicles in Rockville neighborhoods, the Rockville City Police Department is deploying a new speed monitoring system in the 2500 block of Wootton Parkway, near its intersection with Fairwood Court. RCPD is scheduled to begin deployment Monday, Feb. 26. The system uses a portable camera to monitor southbound…
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Rockville Seeks Members for Community Policing Advisory Board
Community members are encouraged to apply to serve on the city’s Community Policing Advisory Board. The board provides recommendations to the Mayor and Council on how to support Rockville City Police Department programs, training, and professional development, and crime and safety initiatives. It also meets with police to discuss issues as they arise, in the…
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Rockville Seeks Community Input in Search for Next City Manager
The City of Rockville is moving forward with the search for its next city manager. The Mayor and Council are interested in hearing community members’ opinions and feedback about the traits needed for someone to be successful in this role. A survey is available, through Sunday, March 31, for community members to provide feedback about…
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Second Post-Election Forum to Be Held in February
Candidates, Treasurers Encouraged to Take Part The City of Rockville Board of Supervisors of Elections will host its second post-election forum to discuss Rockville’s 2023 vote-by-mail election. This in-person-only forum will be held in the Mayor and Council chambers at City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave., from 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Feb. 24. The first forum was…
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Black History in Our City: Rockville Celebrates Black History Month in February
Rockville is proud to celebrate Black History Month throughout February with events and initiatives that honor the past and inspire a more inclusive future for our city. Rockville’s Mayor and Council will present the city’s official Black History Month proclamation during their meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12. All are welcome to attend in…
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60-Plus? Make Friends and Learn Something New This Spring at the Senior Center
Rockville is springing the 60-plus crowd forward into warmer weather with its packed 2024 spring guide, full of programs, courses and events coming for Rockville’s seniors. “Adults 60+” will be available online at www.rockvillemd.gov/guide and in print beginning Friday, Feb. 2 at the Rockville Senior Center.
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Medicare and African American Health, This Month at the Senior Center
Stay healthy, informed and entertained with seminars and events from the Rockville Senior Center in February. Register with the course number at www.rockvillemd.gov/registration. Learn about 60-plus programs, courses, activities and services at www.rockvillemd.gov/seniorcenter or by calling 240-314-8800. See the “Adults 60+” recreation guide at www.rockvillemd.gov/life for more information.
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Mistaken Identities, Lost Dogs and Colorists This Month at the Civic Center
Victorian Lyric Opera Company presents “Die Fledermaus”8 p.m. Feb. 23 and 24 and March 1 and 2; 2 p.m. Feb. 25 and March 3. On New Year’s Eve, Gabriel von Eisenstein is sent to jail for punching a police officer; however, he decides to evade jail for one night to attend Prince Orlofsky’s lavish party.…