Baltimore Road Closure and Detour to Remain Through November

Baltimore Road will remain closed between Gladstone and Broadwood drives for an estimated additional month, through approximately the end of November, as construction continues to improve safety and access along the road.

City of Rockville Requires Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations, or Weekly Testing, for Employees

Employees of the City of Rockville will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Monday, Nov. 15, unless exempt for religious or medical reasons, under a new policy adopted by the Mayor and Council.

Rockville Cancels Rocktobierfest and Antique and Classic Car Show

Rockville City Manager Rob DiSpirito announced the cancellation of the city’s two highly attended October special events, citing public health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

City of Rockville Requires Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations, or Weekly Testing, for Employees

Rockville, Maryland, Oct. 6 — Employees of the City of Rockville will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Monday, Nov. 15, unless exempt for religious or medical reasons, under a new policy adopted by the Mayor and Council.

COVID-19, inc...

Flooding: Know the Risks and City of Rockville Resources

Rockville, Maryland, Sept. 28 — The city is reminding residents about flooding risks after parts of Rockville experienced devastating flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Ida, which blew through the city as a tropical depression on Sept. 1.

Forecasters ...

Rockville Cancels Rocktobierfest and Antique and Classic Car Show

City Manager Cites Ongoing Public Health Risks Related to Delta Variant

Rockville, Maryland, Sept. 17 – Rockville City Manager Rob DiSpirito announced the cancellation of the city’s two highly attended October special events, citing pub...

Rockville to Remember Lives Lost to Opioid Epidemic

Rockville, Maryland, Sept. 1 — Rockville’s Mayor and Council will gather outside City Hall with elected and appointed leaders from across the region, Monday, Sept. 13, to remember lives lost to opioid addiction.The ceremony is...

Academy-Award Winning Director to Discuss HBO Documentary, “The Crime of the Century”

The City of Rockville will host an exclusive virtual conversation with contributors to the HBO documentary, “The Crime of the Century,” as part of Rockville Goes Purple, the city's monthlong September campaign to bring awarene...

Labor Day in Rockville: Facilities Closed, Recycling and Trash Collection Schedule Changes

Rockville, Maryland, Sept. 3 — City government will be closed Monday, Sept. 6 in observance of Labor Day.

City Hall and the following city facilities will be closed: Lincoln Park, Thomas Farm and Twinbrook community centers, the Rockvill...

City Reinstates Face-Covering Requirement Inside All City Buildings

Spike in COVID-19 Delta Variant Transmission Has Led to Concern

Face coverings will be mandatory for all visitors to Rockville facilities, starting immediately, as the city continues its efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19.

The requirement applies to ...

Mayor and Council Unanimously Adopt Rockville 2040 Comprehensive Plan

Rockville’s Mayor and Council unanimously adopted the Rockville 2040 Comprehensive Plan update Monday evening, following a years-long process that involved hundreds of voices from the community, elected and appointed leaders and city staff, whic...

Mayor and Council Proclaim September as National Recovery Month

In their ongoing fight to bring awareness to the national impact of opioid addiction and signal hope for recovery, Rockville’s Mayor and Council proclaimed September as National Recovery Month at their Monday, Aug. 2 meeting.Lights at City Hall,...

Robert E. Dawson Appointed as Rockville’s Corporate Counsel

Will Become Next City Attorney on Admission to Md. Bar

The Rockville Mayor and Council appointed Virginia attorney Robert E. Dawson as the city’s corporate counsel at their Monday, June 19 meeting, a title he will hold until he is admitted to the...

Mayor and Council Approve Increases to Rockville Parking Fines

Increase Fines for Parking Near Fire Hydrants and in Fire Lanes and Handicap Spaces

Rockville, Maryland, July 14 – Motorists could face significantly higher fines for illegally parking near fire hydrants, in fire lanes or in designated handicap parking spa...

Rockville Continues to Provide Safe, Reliable Drinking Water in Year of Uncertainty

Rockville, Maryland, July 1 — In a year when safety and reliability were as important as ever, Rockville’s drinking water once again met or exceeded all federal water quality regulations limits, the city’s Department...

Rockville Facilities Closed Monday in Observance of Independence Day

City Reminds Residents That Fireworks Are Illegal in Maryland

Rockville, Maryland, June 30 — City government will be closed Monday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day.

Rockville community centers, the F. Scott Fitzgerald The...

Rockville’s Cooling Centers Open for 95-plus Degree or Code Red Weather

Rockville, Maryland, June 29 — On days where the thermometer hits 95-plus degrees, or when a code red air quality alert is issued for Montgomery County, the City of Rockville’s four cooling centers will be open.

The centers are located at the following cit...

Portion of Baltimore Road to Close Until October

Closure is Part of City’s Ongoing Improvement Project

Rockville, Maryland, June 15 — A portion of Baltimore Road will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians beginning on or about Wednesday, June 23, and continuing for the next several mo...

MML Once Again Bestows ‘Banner City’ Recognition on Rockville

Rockville has again been named a “Banner City” by the Maryland Municipal League. 

The Banner Cities program recognizes municipalities whose elected and appointed officials are the league’s most engaged members.

Accordi...

Vaccinated Visitors No Longer Required to Wear Masks When Visiting Most City Facilities

Change Follows Latest State and County Guidance

Following the latest federal, state and county guidance, employees of and visitors to most City of Rockville facilities who have received full COVID-19 vaccinations will no longer be required to wear masks.&a...

New Rockville Skate Park is Now Open

Features Concrete Ramps and Bowls, and Rails

Rockville, Maryland, Tuesday, June 8 – Featuring concrete ramps and bowls, and rails, the new Rockville Skate Park is officially open for community use.

In addition to the concrete design, the new 15,00...

Live at RedGate: Park to Host Rockville’s Return to Live Music

Food and Family Entertainment at Free Outdoor Concerts

Rockville, Maryland, Tuesday, June 1 – Rockville returns to live music with Live at RedGate, four days of free concerts, family entertainment and food from Wednesday, June 23-Saturda...

Rockville Senior Center to Reopen June 14

The City of Rockville will reopen Rockville Senior Center, Monday, June 14, providing limited hours and amenities for members. The center will not be open for drop-in use or daily lunch.

The senior center and fitness room will be open, by reservation only,...

City Manager Names Angela Judge as Rockville’s New Deputy City Manager

Appointment is currently Assistant City Manager to North Carolina City

Angela Judge, an assistant city manager with Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and formerly with the City of Atlanta, Georgia, will be Rockville’s next deputy city manager, City...

May 3 is the New Cutoff for Comments on Rockville’s FY 2022 Budget

Rockville, Maryland, April 14 —  The community can offer ideas and feedback about the City of Rockville’s proposed budget through 5 p.m. Monday, May 3, after the Mayor and Council agreed this week to extend the public comment ...

Rockville to Reopen Community Centers to Members and Residents

Centers to Open with Limited Hours/Amenities, by Appointment

Rockville, Maryland, March 26 — The City of Rockville will begin to reopen its community centers, Monday, March 29, providing limited hours and amenities, by appointment, for members an...

Rockville Mayor and Council Stand with Asian American Pacific Islanders

Statement Offers Condolences and ‘Strong Solidarity’ with Community and Immigrants

Rockville, Maryland, March 23 –  Rockville’s Mayor and Council issued a statement Monday supporting the Asian American Pacif...

Take the Survey and Help Plan the Future of RedGate Park

What should RedGate Park look like in 10 years? Twenty years??  The city has launched a new website — and a survey — at engagerockville.com/redgate-park to gather thoughts and ideas about RedGate Park&rsq...

Second Rockville Business Forum Will Discuss Available Resources for Business

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed enormous stress on local businesses, and the City of Rockville has partnered with the Rockville Chamber of Commerce, Rockville Economic Development, Inc., and Maryland Women’s Business Center to help.

Business ope...

Planning Commission Recommends Comprehensive Plan Draft to Mayor and Council

Public Hearing Scheduled for April 12

Rockville, Maryland, March 16 — The Mayor and Council will begin their review of the Planning Commission’s draft comprehensive plan update, starting this month.

After an extensive public input proces...

Rockville Ranks Highly in Latest WalletHub Diversity Study

Rockville ranked seventh overall and fourth among small cities in the U.S. for its ethnic diversity, placing highly again in an annual WalletHub study. Rockville, Gaithersburg, Germantown and Silver Spring occupy the top four spots on WalletHub&a...

Winter Weather Impacts Rockville’s Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule

City of Rockville recycling and trash collection will not take place today. Montgomery County’s transfer station is closed due to the weather emergency. 

With collections previously scheduled for a day later than usual this week due to t...

City of Rockville Declares a Snow Emergency

Parking Restrictions Take Effect at 10 P.M. Wednesday

Rockville, Maryland, Feb. 17 — The City of Rockville has declared a snow emergency that will begin at 10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, when a winter storm is forecast to bring an accumulation of sn...

City of Rockville Declares Snow Emergency for Sunday

Parking Restrictions Take Effect at 9 A.M.

UPDATE: The City of Rockville will collect trash and recycling as scheduled, Monday, Feb. 1. Rockville Swim and Fitness Center will be closed Monday.

Learn more about Rockville's recycling and trash collec...

City of Rockville Declares Snow Emergency for Wednesday

Parking Restrictions Take Effect at 9 A.M.

Rockville, Maryland, Dec. 15 -- The City of Rockville declared a snow emergency for Wednesday, Dec. 16 as a storm is forecast to bring snow and ice to the region.

The emergency declaration requires that all vehicle...

City Seeks Input on Short-Term Residential Rentals at Second Public Hearing

The Mayor and Council will hold a second public hearing virtually, Monday, Jan. 11, to gather input on whether to develop recommendations to regulate short-term residential rentals in Rockville.

A short-term rental is when a dwelling a unit, or part of a d...

City to Join Great American Smokeout

Make No Smoking a Reality in Rockville

Rockville, Maryland, Oct. 27 — Rockville will take part in the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout on Thursday, Nov. 19 with a Mayor and Council proclamation to mark the day, and&...