Rockville local news
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Hundreds of guns swapped for gift cards in Rockville
Plus: Toys for Tots drive begins; Rockville named Bird City The post Hundreds of guns swapped for gift cards in Rockville appeared first on Bethesda Magazine .
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Police identify man found fatally shot near Trader Joe’s in downtown Rockville
Award offered for information leading to killer’s arrest The post Police identify man found fatally shot near Trader Joe’s in downtown Rockville appeared first on Bethesda Magazine .
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Rockville is for the birds
The City of Rockville announced its designation as the county’s first Bird City this week. The recognition will become official at the Monday, Dec. 7 meeting of the mayor and… Read More The post Rockville is for the birds appeared first on Montgomery Community Media .
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Rockville Named Montgomery County’s First Bird City
Rockville has been recognized as Montgomery County’s first Bird City for its work to protect bird habitat, reduce threats to […] The post Rockville Named Montgomery County’s First Bird City appeared first on City of Rockville .
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Public Hearing Notice: Proposed Changes to Elections Code, Voting Age, Term Limits, Minimum Age to Serve
Update, Wednesday, Nov. 4: This article now includes additional details on the proposed Chapter 8 amendments, plus the 2022 Charter […] The post Public Hearing Notice: Proposed Changes to Elections Code, Voting Age, Term Limits, Minimum Age to Serve appeared first on City of…
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Weekly Crime Report for Oct. 27 – Nov. 2, 2026
Firearm Safety Firearm-related injuries have been the leading cause of death for children and teens ages 1 – 17 since […] The post Weekly Crime Report for Oct. 27 – Nov. 2, 2026 appeared first on City of Rockville .
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Man found shot in downtown Rockville in county’s second homicide this week
Victim was found lying in the street near Trader Joe’s, official said The post Man found shot in downtown Rockville in county’s second homicide this week appeared first on Bethesda Magazine .
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Silver Spring man pleads guilty to espionage on behalf of Ethiopia
Plus: Police investigate deadly cyclist, Ride On bus collision in Rockville; Conviction of Rockville student in mass school shooting threat upheld by court The post Silver Spring man pleads guilty to espionage on behalf of Ethiopia appeared first on Bethesda Magazine .
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Rockville cyclist dies in Ride On bus collision
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews responded to an area near North Horners Lane and McArthur Drive around 10:30 p.m. They found a man lying in the roadway on Wednesday,… Read More The post Rockville cyclist dies in Ride On bus collision appeared first on Montgomery…
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Skate Expectations: Rockville’s Ice Rink is Open for Winter Fun
The ice rink is open for the season at The Square in Rockville Town Center, 131 Gibbs St. At 7,200 […] The post Skate Expectations: Rockville’s Ice Rink is Open for Winter Fun appeared first on City of Rockville .
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Isreal Park Field Renovation Sets Stage for New Youth Baseball League
A renovated baseball field at Isreal Park will become home to the Pint Isreal Instructional Baseball League in spring, connecting […] The post Isreal Park Field Renovation Sets Stage for New Youth Baseball League appeared first on City of Rockville .
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Save the Date: Rockville’s Lunar New Year Celebration Is Feb. 6
Celebrate Rockville’s Asian cultures with performances, interactive displays, kids’ crafts and to-go snack boxes at the city’s Lunar New Year […] The post Save the Date: Rockville’s Lunar New Year Celebration Is Feb. 6 appeared first on City of Rockville .
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Volunteer to Shovel Snow
If you’re handy with a shovel and don’t mind digging out an extra driveway or clearing a walkway or two, […] The post Volunteer to Shovel Snow appeared first on City of Rockville .
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Veterans Day Ceremony to Honor Armed Forces Members
Rockville will honor veterans of the nation’s armed forces with a ceremony at 11 a.m. on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. […] The post Veterans Day Ceremony to Honor Armed Forces Members appeared first on City of Rockville .
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Programs Offer Wellness, Learning and Activities for Older Adults
Stay healthy, informed and entertained with seminars and events from the Rockville Senior Center in November. Register online with the […] The post Programs Offer Wellness, Learning and Activities for Older Adults appeared first on City of Rockville .
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Musicals, Mystery, Ballet and Seasonal Concerts Take the Stage at the Civic Center
Musical theater, a mansion mystery, ballet, concerts and gallery exhibitions fill November and the weeks ahead at Rockville Civic Center […] The post Musicals, Mystery, Ballet and Seasonal Concerts Take the Stage at the Civic Center appeared first on City of Rockville .
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Speaker Series Explores Maryland’s 1864 Constitution and Emancipation
The Peerless Rockville and Glenview Mansion Speaker Series will continue at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at Glenview Mansion, with […] The post Speaker Series Explores Maryland’s 1864 Constitution and Emancipation appeared first on City of Rockville .
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Crews Clean and Repair Public Art
Crews will be out and about cleaning and repairing some of Rockville’s public art pieces from now until spring. Some […] The post Crews Clean and Repair Public Art appeared first on City of Rockville .
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Leaders’ Exchange to Explore Nontraditional Funding Sources
Arts and culture organizations can explore nontraditional funding sources at the Rockville Arts and Culture Leaders’ Exchange, meeting virtually via […] The post Leaders’ Exchange to Explore Nontraditional Funding Sources appeared first on City of Rockville .
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Nordstrom Rack opens in Rockville’s old Buy Buy Baby spot
The old Buy Buy Baby storefront on Rockville Pike has a new tenant. Nordstrom Rack opens Thursday in Rockville at Congressional Plaza. The 26,000-square-foot store sits at Rockville Pike and… Read More The post Nordstrom Rack opens in Rockville’s old Buy Buy Baby spot appeared…
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‘Erasing people’: County leaders speak out against proposed Census changes
Montgomery County leaders — including the county executive, full council as well as advocacy leaders — met in Rockville to vehemently stand against proposed changes to the Census. These leaders… Read More The post ‘Erasing people’: County leaders speak out against proposed…
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Man sentenced in Rockville flag football shooting spree
It was a sunny Saturday afternoon in Rockville’s Welsh Park, when the defendant fired 14 shots in pursuit of his sometime girlfriend. According to a press release from the Montgomery… Read More The post Man sentenced in Rockville flag football shooting spree appeared first on…
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Rockville 250: Our American Story
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Peerless Rockville Announces “Rockville 250: Our American Story” to Commemorate the Nation’s Semiquincentennial anniversary ROCKVILLE, MD — Peerless Rockville, in partnership with the City of Rockville and community sponsors, is proud to announce Rockville…
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2026 Nominating Report
The Peerless Rockville Nominating Committee is pleased to present candidates for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. All members will receive an email invitation to vote for directors and officers electronically after the in-person Annual Meeting on June 17. Please be sure your…
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AAPI in Rockville Phase I Study: An Introduction by Jacky Shin
Did you know 8.5% of Rockville is Chinese, Chinese American, and Taiwanese? My name is Jacky Shin, and I have been hired by Peerless Rockville to study the history of these communities. As of the 2020 federal census, at least 22% of the city’s total population is made up of…
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Historic Baptist Cemeteries Repairs
Some of you who drive past the Historic Baptist Cemetery on W. Jefferson Ave in Rockville may have noticed a few tipping stones recently. We are happy to report that with a grant from the Trader Foundation for Maryland Burial Sites, and the able assistance of Howard Wellman…
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Ask the City to Protect King Farm Farmstead Park
On Monday, October 13 at 6 pm, The City of Rockville released the 104 page King Farm Farmstead Park Masterplan Proposal. There is discussion and possible adoption by Mayor and Council on October 20, 2025 at 7:10 pm! Peerless Rockville has long advocated that adaptive reuse is…
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Be Aware: Update to Historic Preservation Ordinance
On Monday, October 6, The Rockville Mayor and Council held a work session on the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite & Comprehensive Plan, which was taken off the agenda last week due to time. Peerless Rockville supports efforts to improve and update the historic preservation policy in the…
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Call for AAPI Project Researcher
Peerless Rockville is seeking a qualified researcher to kick off our Asian American and Pacific Islander history in Rockville project. The first phase focuses on documentary research on the Chinese and Taiwanese American and immigrant communities. Please click the link below to…
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The 70th Anniversary of Twinbrook Pool
The unprecedented demand for housing from returning World War II veterans and their families spurred the neighborhood of Twin-Brook (original spelling) in Rockville. The small home designs adhered closely to newly established VA loan regulations, making home ownership affordable…
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Peerless Rockville Board of Directors Election Results
All officers and directors have been elected. The election ended on June 27, 2025. Welcome to all new directors and officers! New Terms as Officers: Paul Hillstrom, Treasurer, one-year-term Paul is the Broker / Owner of Hillstrom Real Estate, an independent residential brokerage…
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Contractor/Builder Montrose Schoolhouse – Request for Proposal
Proposals are requested for the renovation and rehabilitation of the historic Montrose Schoolhouse, located at 5721 Josiah Henson Parkway, Rockville, MD. Work includes renovation of the interior of the school to provide layout, code and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)…
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