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January 19, 2021 | Staff Writer

Cities of Gaithersburg and Rockville Join in National COVID Memorial

The cities of Gaithersburg and Rockville are joining in a memorial Tuesday to remember and honor lives lost to COVID-19 by illuminating their City Halls starting at 5:30 p.m. The memorial is organized by the Presidential Inauguration Committee (PIC) that is encouraging cities and towns to join Washington, D.C. in illuminating buildings in amber light […]

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September 4, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

Get to Know Candidates for Rockville’s 2019 Election

The City of Rockville is conducting a Vote by Mail election for mayor and four councilmembers on Tuesday, Nov. 5. City officials are inviting residents to attend three candidate forums. The forums with will be broadcast live on Rockville 11 (channel 11 on county cable systems) and live-streamed at Rockville 11’s website. Tuesday, Sept. 24: […]

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January 29, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

Five Things to Know for Jan. 29 in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know Tuesday, Jan. 29, in Montgomery County. 1. Schools Open on Time: Montgomery County Public Schools cancel all field trips and plan to make a decision about early dismissal by 10 a.m. today. 2. County Council Session: Montgomery County Council is meeting today at 9:30 a.m. Check out the agenda. 3. Young […]

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August 30, 2017 | Staff Writer

Public Hearings Underway to Discuss Changes to Rockville’s Alcohol Ordinance

A proposed text amendment to clarify and identify where alcoholic beverage production and distribution will be permitted in the City of Rockville is expected to be discussed during the Mayor and Council meeting scheduled for Sept. 11. The amendment would allow full production of alcoholic beverages in light and heavy industrial zones, and in the […]

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August 14, 2017 | Staff Writer

City of Rockville Will Host its Annual ‘Back to School Jam’ on Aug 25

Students in the city of Rockville will have the chance to receive a backpack filled with school supplies at the City of Rockville’s 17th annual Back to School Jam on Aug. 25. Any student who lives or goes to a school in Rockville are eligible to receive the backpacks for $2, according to a news […]

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January 23, 2017 | Sonya Burke

Wind Advisory, MC Students Head Back to School Top Five Things to Know Today, Jan. 23, in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, Jan. 23, in Montgomery County: 1. Don’t leave the house without your umbrella. The National Weather Service reports that rain is in the forecast, and a wind advisory is in effect from 5 a.m – 4 p.m. so you may want to secure any outside objects before you […]

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October 30, 2016 | Staff Writer

Rockville City Residents Encouraged to Discuss 2018 Budget

Rockville residents will have an early opportunity to provide ideas for the Fiscal Year 2018 budget during a public hearing on Nov. 1, according to a news release. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave. Anyone wishing to testify should call 240.314.8280 before 4 p.m. on the date of […]

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July 30, 2015 | Aline Barros

Working Group Sends Recommendations on the Future of the Confederate Statue

A working group comprised of six private citizens sent recommendations to the Montgomery County Council over the future of the controversial Confederate soldier statue in Rockville. On July 30, the group sent a list comprised of three suggestions about the future of the Confederate soldier monument that sits near the Red Brick Courthouse. These recommendations are: […]

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July 29, 2015 | Aline Barros

Police Have No Suspects in Vandalism of Confederate Statue, Cleanup Underway

Rockville police officers are investigating the vandalism that occurred at the Confederate soldier monument that sits near the Red Brick Courthouse. Vandals spray painted “Black Lives Matter” at the base of the monument. It was reported on Monday morning. Major Michael England, of the Rockville City Police Department, said the city’s Criminal Investigations Unit is […]

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July 27, 2015 | Aline Barros

Residents React to Vandalism on Confederate Soldier Statue in Rockville (VIDEO)

Vandals spray painted “Black Lives Matter” at the base of the Confederate soldier monument that sits near the Red Brick Courthouse in Rockville. The City of Rockville Police said the vandalism was reported at 8:29 a.m. on July 27. So far, no suspects have been identified. In this MyMCMedia Extra, Rockville residents share their thoughts […]

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