City Continues to Provide Safe, Reliable Drinking Water

Rockville’s drinking water continues to earn high marks for safety and reliability, even as the city’s water treatment plant balances safety measures for staff and the city’s water infrastructure in the face of the COVID-19 emergency.

Rockville Restaurants Open for Outdoor Dining

Rockville restaurants are now open for outdoor dining, takeout and delivery.

Mayor Bridget Donnell Newton Statement

Rockville Mayor Weekly Address to the Community Concerning COVID-19: June 22, 2020

Rockville Continues to Provide Safe, Reliable Drinking Water

Rockville, Maryland, July 1 – Rockville’s drinking water continues to earn high marks for safety and reliability, even as the city’s water treatment plant balances safety measures for staff and the city’s water infr...

Rockville Receives ‘Banner City’ Recognition from MML Once More

Rockville, Maryland, June 18 — Rockville has been named a “Banner City” by the Maryland Municipal League. Sponsored by Comcast, the program recognizes municipalities whose elected and appointed officials are the league&rs...

Traffic Advisory: Road Closures, Delays Anticipated in Rockville on June 5

A planned demonstration is scheduled to take place in downtown Rockville at 1 p.m. Friday, June 5.

The protest will begin in front of the Montgomery County Judicial Center (Montgomery County Circuit Court), 50 Maryland Ave., and is expected to continue ont...

City of Rockville Facilities Remain Closed, Many Services Continue

Staff Preparing Plans and Facilities as County Eases Some Restrictions

Rockville, Maryland, May 29 — City of Rockville facilities remain closed to the public as city staff plans and prepares facilities for the eventual return of employees and the...

Safer Shopping in Store for Rockville Farmers Market’s June 6 Opening

Preordering Service Provided for Quicker, Safer Shopping 

Rockville, Maryland, May 29 – The City of Rockville’s Farmers Market is scheduled to open for the season on Saturday, June 6, with market rules and regulations and a pre...

Rockville’s Festing in Place Presents Plenty of Ways to Participate

City is Soliciting Photos of Community Celebrating Hometown Holidays at Home

Rockville, Maryland, May 15 – The City of Rockville will show its hometown pride beginning next week, despite the cancellation of the Hometown Holidays Music Fest and Me...

Rockville to Open Some Park Amenities, Following Revised Governor’s Order

Rockville, Maryland, May 8 — Rockville’s tennis and pickleball courts, and the dog park at King Farm, will open Saturday, May 9 as the city begins reopening some of its park amenities for individual and small group sports that allow fo...

Party at Home with Hometown Holidays Festing in Place

Rockville, Maryland, May 6 – The COVID-19 emergency forced the cancellation of the Hometown Holidays Music Fest and Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade, but the city is determined to keep calm and party on by changing up the plan in order to safely...

Rockville Farmers Market Scheduled to Return June 6

Market Rules and Regulations to Provide for Safer Shopping 

Rockville, Maryland, May 4 – The City of Rockville’s Farmers Market is scheduled to open for the season on Saturday, June 6.

The market’s opening, traditional...

Residents Sought for Service on Charter Review Commission

The Mayor and Council are seeking Rockville residents to serve on a Charter Review Commission that will review and recommend changes to Rockville’s founding document — the charter. The charter, established in 1860 with Rockville&rs...

Rockville Extends Closures at Facilities, Continues Services to Community

Rockville, Maryland, April 23 – City of Rockville facilities will remain closed to the public through Friday, May 15, in response to Gov. Larry Hogan’s executive orders related to COVID-19 in Maryland.

City events, in-person classes, pr...

Rockville Continues City Services While Extending Closures at City Facilities

Rockville, Maryland, March 27 – City of Rockville facilities will remain closed to the public through Friday, April 24, and city events, classes, programs, rentals and activities are canceled through Thursday, April 30, in response to Gov. Larry...

Rockville Cancels Hometown Holidays, Memorial Day Festivities Due to COVID-19

Rockville, Maryland, March 26 – The Hometown Holidays Music Fest and Rockville’s Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade have unfortunately been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 emergency.

Rockville’s Mayor and Council made the d...

The Parks Are Open, But Lights To Stay Off At Rockville Parks

The parks are open, but lights at City of Rockville outdoor courts and sports fields will remain off during evening and nighttime hours, beginning Saturday, March 21.

An executive order issued by Gov. Larry Hogan prohibits gatherings of more than 10 people...

Rockville Responds to Governor’s Order

Rockville, Maryland, March 21 — Gov. Larry Hogan has issued an executive order prohibiting gatherings of more than 10 people. Following state and federal directives intended to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, Rockville events, ...

Rockville Welcomes Aurinia Pharmaceuticals

 Biopharmaceutical Company to Bring up to 500 Jobs to the City of Rockville, and launch its U.S. Operations Headquarters

Rockville, Maryland, March 18 – The City of Rockville is proud to announce the selection of the city by Aurinia Phar...

Rockville's Essential Services Continue

Facilities to Close March 14-27; All City Parks Remain Open

Rockville, Maryland, March 13 — Rockville City Hall and city facilities will be closed to the public from Saturday, March 14, through Friday, March 27, following recently issued state di...

Rockville Cancels International Night Celebration, Postpones Creative Summit

Rockville, Maryland, March 12 – Community concerns about the new coronavirus have led to the cancellation of the March 20 International Night and postponement of the Rockville Creative Summit, scheduled for March 22.Information about reschedulin...

Rockville Counts: Check the Mail for Your Census Invitation

Rockville, Maryland, March 12 – Invitations to respond to the 2020 Census will arrive by mail beginning today, through Friday, March 20.

Census Day is Wednesday, April 1. By then, every home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 C...

Students Have a Chance to be Rockville’s Mayor for a Day in May

Deadline for Essays is March 27; Mayor to Visit Rockville Fourth Graders

Rockville, Maryland, March 10 – Rockville fourth graders once again have a chance at serving as the city’s Mayor for a Day this spring by taking part in the statew...

Wanted: Community’s Comments for Rockville City Police Department Review

Rockville, Maryland, March 2 – The community is invited to offer comments about the Rockville City Police Department at a public hearing, in writing or by phone, as part of the department’s reaccreditation process.

A team of assessors f...

Rockville Mayor and Council to Take Up FY 2021 Budget Proposal

Proposal Keeps Property Tax Rate Flat, the 26^th Year Without an Increase

Rockville, Maryland, Feb. 27 – Rockville’s Mayor and Council continue budget deliberations in March with public hearings and work sessions focused on crafting a Fi...

Rockville Community Police Academies Offer Hands-on Experience

Rockville, Maryland, Feb. 25 – Community members can learn what it takes to be a police officer through the Rockville Community Police Academy or a special course aimed at 60-plus residents.

Registration is now open for the Rockville City Police ...

Rockville City Hall and Some City Facilities to Close for Presidents Day

Recycling and Trash Collected a Day Later Throughout the Week

Rockville, Maryland, Feb. 6 – City Hall will be closed and recycling and trash will not be collected on Monday, Feb. 17, in observance of Presidents Day. Several city facilities will o...

Rockville Seeks Environmentalists to Be Recognized During Earth Month

Feb. 21 is Deadline for Nominations for Environmental Awards

Rockville, Maryland, Jan. 28 – The City of Rockville’s Environmental Excellence Awards recognize individuals and organizations that contribute to Rockville’s environ...

Rockville Cancels Lunar New Year Celebration

Cancellation is Out of Abundance of Caution in Response to Community Concerns 

Rockville, Maryland, Jan. 27 – Respecting the wishes of our partners in the Asian-American community, and others, the City of Rockville is cancelling its Luna...

Rockville Facilities to Close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20

Recycling and Trash Collected a Day Later Throughout the Week

Rockville, Maryland, Jan. 15 – City Hall and some city facilities will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20.

Recycling and trash will be collected one day later t...

MLK Jr. Day Celebration to Present ‘Light in the Midst of Darkness’

Program to Feature Performances, Community Service

Rockville, Maryland, Jan. 7 – Diverse performances, awards and a keynote speech focused on the theme of “Light in the Midst of Darkness” will highlight Rockville’s 4...

UPDATE: Man Found. Silver Alert: Police Search for Missing 74 Year Old

UPDATE: Towsend has been located unharmed.

Rockville, Maryland, Jan. 4 – Marvin Towsend, a 74-year-old white male, left his home for Food Lion on Rockville Pike at 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, and has not returned home.

He was last seen wearing a blue w...

Keep Christmas With You, Year-round, With Tree Recycling

Rockville, Maryland, Dec. 27 – The city collects holiday trees as part of its recycling collection and takes them to the Montgomery County Recycling Center, where they become mulch.

The mulch is available year-round for free, at the center, at 16...

FY 2019 Financial Reports Highlight Rockville’s Finances

Summaries Give Public a Look at the City’s Fiscal Health

Rockville, Maryland, Dec. 10 – Two annual reports that city staff delivered to the Mayor and Council on Monday give the public a closer look at Rockville’s financial hea...

Matching Grant Program Seeks Projects to Improve Rockville Communities

Applications Available Dec. 13

Rockville, Maryland, Dec. 9 – The city’s matching grant program seeks to help neighbors work together to accomplish common goals supporting the health, vitality and inclusivity of the place they call home....

Rockville Facilities to Close for the Holidays, Employee Recognition Event

Rockville, Maryland, Dec. 9 – City Hall and all city facilities will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 25 for Christmas Day and Wednesday, Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day.

Recycling and trash will be collected as usual on Monday and Tuesday during th...

Rockville’s Mayor and Council to Begin FY 2021 Budget Work Dec. 9

First Public Hearing is Dec. 16

Rockville, Maryland, Dec. 6 – The Mayor and Council are scheduled to first discuss their Fiscal Year 2021 budget priorities, budget process and calendar, and hear a preview about the general fund, during their meet...

2019 Holiday Drive Continues in December With Annual Gift Drive

Rockville, Maryland, Dec. 3 — The Rockville Holiday Drive is beginning to collect toys, gift cards and monetary donations for the holiday season.

We need your help!

In December, the Holiday Drive distributes new toys and books for kids, Target gif...

Rockville’s Mayor and Council Celebrate Municipal Government Works Month

The City Joins MML in Recognizing the Contributions of Municipal Government

Rockville, Maryland, Nov. 22 – In an effort to highlight the benefits of town and city government, Rockville’s Mayor and Council proclaimed November Municipal G...

Rockville Earns Top Score for LGBTQ Support for Third Year

City Scores Perfect Marks on Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index

Rockville, Maryland, Nov. 20 — For a third consecutive year, Rockville has scored perfect marks on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality In...

Rockville Invites Community to Mayor and Council Inauguration

First Meeting of the New Mayor and Council is Set for Monday, Nov. 18

Rockville, Maryland, Nov. 14 – The City of Rockville will hold an inauguration ceremony for the 66th Mayor and Council of Rockville at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17 at F. Scott Fitzge...

Rockville Certifies 2019 Vote by Mail Election Results

Rockville, Maryland, Nov. 12 — Votes cast in the City of Rockville’s 2019 Vote by Mail election have been certified by the city’s Board of Supervisors of Elections.In addition to 12,213 ballots cast, 74 provisional ballots we...

Voters Re-elect Bridget Donnell Newton as Rockville Mayor

Ashton, Feinberg, Myles and Pierzchala Elected to Council Seats

Rockville, Maryland, Nov. 6 – Rockville voters re-elected Bridget Donnell Newton as mayor, with 7,561 votes, or 63.75% of the total, according to unofficial results in the City of Ro...

Rockville to Salute Residents’ Service at Veterans Day Ceremony

Nov. 11 Ceremony Will Include Speech by Army 1st Lieutenant and Rockville Native

Rockville, Maryland, Nov. 6 – A Rockville native and first lieutenant in the United States Army will be the featured speaker as the city honors veterans of our natio...

Rockville City Hall and Facilities to Close Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Weekend

Rockville, Maryland, Nov. 5 – Rockville City Hall will be closed for Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, and on Thanksgiving weekend, and other city facilities will be closed or will operate on limited schedules.

Monday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day): City...

MEDIA ADVISORY: City of Rockville’s Historic Vote by Mail Election Concludes 8 p.m. Nov. 5.

Rockville, Maryland, Nov. 4 — The City of Rockville is conducting the first Vote by Mail election in Maryland history. The election, for mayor and four councilmembers, will conclude at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Encouraging more people to vote in ci...

Police Seek Information in Hit-and-Run Involving Rockville Police Cruiser

Rockville, Maryland, Nov. 1 – Police are seeking information about a rear-end hit-and-run crash involving an unmarked Rockville City Police Department police cruiser today on Interstate 270. 

Just after noon, the police cruiser was trave...

Rockville 10K/5K to Close Roads in King Farm

Rockville, Maryland, Oct. 28 — Rockville residents and visitors can expect several street closures when runners in the 44th Annual Rockville 10K/5K race through the King Farm neighborhood on Sunday morning, Nov. 3.

The oldest continuing foot race in Montgo...

2019 Rockville Holiday Drive is officially underway!

Rockville, Maryland, Oct. 17 — For more than four-and-a-half decades, through the Holiday Drive, Rockville has sponsored outreach that brings the community together each year to provide food baskets, gift certificates and toys to needy Rockville...

Take-Back Day Offers a Way to Get Rid of Unwanted Medication

Rockville Police Offer Drive-Up and Drop-Off Collection

Rockville, Maryland, Oct. 17 – The Rockville City Police Department and the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office offer a safe, free and anonymous way to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs ...

It’s Time for Halloween in Rockville!

Rockville, Maryland, Oct. 14 — Kids of all ages can get their haunt on this October at several events throughout Rockville!Croydon Creep: Croydon Creek Nature Center, 852 Avery Road. Celebrate Halloween in costume at Croydon Creep from 6...

October Opportunities for Community Service and Clean Rockville Streams

Rockville, Maryland, Oct. 9 – Rockville is seeking volunteers to help keep city streams trash-free with two stream cleanups in October.

On Saturday, Oct. 12, the city’s Environment Commission will host a cleanup from 10 a.m.-noon at Mar...

Give ‘em a Rake: Rockville’s Fall Leaf Collection Begins Oct. 14

Rockville, Maryland, Oct. 8 – The City of Rockville will vacuum leaves from neighborhood curbs in two rounds, beginning Monday, Oct. 14.

An interactive map at www.rockvillemd.gov/leafcollection allows residents to input their address and learn wh...

Nominate a Neighbor for a Rockville Human Rights Award

Performers and Volunteers Also Wanted for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration

Rockville, Maryland, Oct. 3 – The City of Rockville’s Human Rights Commission is accepting nominations for two awards to be presented at Rockville&rsqu...

Rockville’s Antique and Classic Car Show to Feature Traffic of ‘The 9s’

58^th Annual Show Offers Free, Family-Friendly Fun

Rockville, Maryland, Oct. 3 – Rockville, Maryland, Oct. 3 – Rockville’s 58th annual Antique and Classic Car Show returns to the Rockville Civic Center Park from 11 a.m.-3:30 p....

Rock (and Oompah and Polka) into October with Rocktobierfest in Rockville

Rockville, Md., Sept. 19 – Rockville’s third annual Rocktobierfest celebration is set for 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 in Rockville Town Center.

The free festival is expected to draw 5,000 visitors and will include two stages of live...

Urban Land Institute Delivers Report with Town Center Recommendations

Rockville, Maryland, Sept. 19 — A panel of experts who conducted an intensive two-day study of Rockville Town Center in July has delivered a 42-page report detailing their recommendations on ways to strengthen the vitality of the 200-acre downto...

Deadline to Register for Rockville’s 2019 Election is Next Week

Citizens Must Register by Sept. 20 to Receive a Ballot to Vote by Mail

Rockville, Maryland, Sept. 12 – The City of Rockville will conduct a Vote by Mail election this fall for mayor and four councilmembers. The deadline for voters to register to ...

Rockville Police Welcome Community to Tour Their Home

Rockville, Maryland, Sept. 11 –  An open house at the city’s police station this month offers an opportunity to get to know the men and women who protect and serve Rockville.

The Rockville City Police Department will welcome th...

Candidates Set for Rockville’s Vote by Mail Election

Two Candidates Vying for Mayor’s Seat, 13 for Four Council Seats 

Rockville, Maryland, Sept. 6 – Rockville voters will decide between two candidates for mayor and 13 candidates for four council seats in this fall’s fi...

Rockville Goes Purple for National Recovery Month

Lighting, a Proclamation and a Race to Raise Awareness About Opioid Crisis

Rockville, Maryland, Sept. 5 – Rockville is marking National Recovery Month in September with a race in Town Square and observances throughout the month as the city contin...

Annual Report Highlights Rockville’s Fiscal Year 2019 Accomplishments

Year in Review Looks at How the City Government is Serving the Community

Rockville, Maryland, Sept. 4 — Learn about the City of Rockville’s accomplishments over the past fiscal year in City Manager Rob DiSpirito’s Fiscal Year 2019 annual report to the Mayo...

Rockville Remembrance Ceremony to Mark Sept. 11

Rockville, Maryland, Sept. 4 — Rockville’s Mayor and Council will mark the anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9/11 with a remembrance ceremony at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the 9/11 Memorial at Courthouse Square Park.

The cerem...

Author Amy Tan to be Honored With F. Scott Fitzgerald Award

Annual Literary Festival to be Held Oct. 12

Rockville, Maryland, Sept. 3 — The F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Festival will honor “The Joy Luck Club” author Amy Tan, on Saturday, Oct. 12, with the 2019 F. Scott Fitzgerald Award ...

Most City of Rockville Facilities to Close for Labor Day

Rockville, Maryland, Aug. 28 – City Hall and the following city facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day: Lincoln Park, Thomas Farm and Twinbrook community centers, the Rockville Senior Center, Croydon Creek Nature C...

Dates Set for Televised Candidate Forums in Rockville’s Vote by Mail Election

Rockville, Maryland, Aug. 26 — Rockville 11 (channel 11 on county cable systems) will broadcast live three candidate forums hosted by community groups.

Community members are invited to attend:

• 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Rockville Senior ...

The Rockville Farmers Market Offers Seasonal Specialties

Saturday Market Offers Seasonal Produce Through Nov. 23

Rockville, Md., Aug. 22 – The Rockville Farmers Market offers healthy food choices and a natural place for community gathering well into fall.

The market’s late summer offerings inc...

Tell Us About Rockville’s Good Neighbors

Oct. 4 is Deadline for Award Nominations

Rockville, Maryland, Aug. 21 – Rockville is a city of good neighbors. The city is seeking nominations, through 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, for its Good Neighbor Awards.

The program recognizes adults or youth wh...

Key Information for Rockville’s 2019 Vote by Mail Election

Rockville, Maryland, Aug. 19 — The City of Rockville will be the first jurisdiction in Maryland to conduct a Vote by Mail election for mayor and four councilmembers.

Vote by Mail provides more and better options for Rockville voters by sending th...

Mark Your Calendars for Rockville’s Movies in the Parks

Four Movies. Four Weeks. Four Neighborhood Parks.

Rockville, Maryland, July 25 – 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 i...

Predictions of Extreme Weather Lead to Twilight Runfest Cancellation

Rockville, Maryland, July 19 — The Rockville Rotary, in coordination with the City of Rockville, has canceled this Saturday’s Rockville Rotary Twilight Runfest 8K and Family Fun Run, due to predictions of extreme heat. The safety of ru...

Rockville Police Investigating Firearm Discharge in City: Damage to Windows

Rockville, Maryland, Jan. 16 – Investigators from the Rockville City Police Department are investigating two incidents that resulted in damage to windows of a Rockville business.

On Monday, July 8, city officers responded to iHeartMedia, at 1801 ...

Rockville and Yilan, Taiwan, Cement Official Sister City Agreement at Signing Ceremony

Rockville, Maryland, July 18 — The City of Rockville formally welcomed a new relative into its municipal family, Wednesday evening, by signing an agreement to become sister cities with Yilan City, Taiwan.

This is the first sister-city relationshi...

Registration and Road Closures for the Rockville Rotary Twilight Runfest

Rockville, Maryland, July 16 – The Rockville Rotary Twilight Runfest, presented by the Rockville Rotary Club Foundation and the City of Rockville, celebrates its 34th year in 2019.

The 8-kilometer road race and 1-mile family fun run will be held ...

National Night Out Celebrates the Community’s Role in Crime Prevention

Block Parties Offer Opportunity to Meet Neighbors, Connect with Police Officers

Rockville, Maryland, July 15 – Rockville neighbors are invited to celebrate their communities on Tuesday, Aug. 6 as the Rockville City Police Department participates ...

Rockville to Swear In New Deputy Chief of Police

New Hire Brings 28 Years of Experience in Law Enforcement

Rockville, Maryland, July 15 – Laura Lanham will be sworn in as Rockville’s deputy chief of police as part of the Mayor and Council meeting at 7 tonight at City Hall, 111 Marylan...

Peace Day Party to Celebrate Teen Activist's Legacy

Rockville, Maryland, July 8 — Rockville will celebrate the life, legacy and birthday of late teen poet and peace activist Mattie J.T. Stepanek with Peace Day, from 1-8 p.m. Saturday, July 13.

The free event will be held on King Farm Village Green...