I recently moved to Rockville and I'm having trouble locating an international grocery store that sells bulk spices - usually packaged in bags (6 - 12 oz). I checked The Fresh Market, but they didn't have large bags and prices were rather expensive. I expect similar prices from Penzey's.

The closest place I've found that looks right is called India Bazaar, but it's in Gaithersburg.

Was hoping to find something nearby on the Rockville Pike. Anyone know of a place closer to Rockville? TYIA!

After replying to the vine-covered tree post, I thought it might be helpful to have a larger post where folks can ask questions about City of Rockville-related issues and I can do my best to answer them. At a minimum, I can reach out to the appropriate staff or resource to get more information.

I may be able to convince some of my colleagues to join me in here as well!

For clarity (especially since the boundaries can be confusing), here is a link to the City's address check map to ensure that you live or work within the City boundaries. Please check if you are not sure: https://rockvillemd.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0aa9fe18b6c64b46a61230da64a2b2fd

Ask a question or report a non-emergency concern here any time. I will monitor this post and respond as quickly as possible.

I’m 20F looking for someone to do activities with. I’m very adventurous and active but seeing as my brother is away for college and my siblings are younger and booooringggggg I don’t have anyone to try new things with! I would love someone to go to the gym with, go on runs with, try new foods with, go to ballet with, do bible studies with, go see movies with, do starbucks dates with. Gender doesn’t really matter to me as long as it’s 100% platonic. I go to MC right now if that helps anything. If you’re interested please reply i’ll send you my insta 😁😁🙏🏽

We are moving to Rockville (King Farm) because our children have decided to establish themselves here. We are retired from NY. What activities are there for mature couples in the area

40M, 38F couple considering a move to Rockville. We don’t have kids and aren’t planning to have them. Do other people around our age without kids live in Rockville? How is it? Or does everyone seem to have kids?

If we move there, we’d want to make friends generally but we think it might be easier in some ways to make friends with other child-free couples.

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Need to drop someone off at 7 at Farm CC and pick em up at 8 tonight. Not familiar with those parts. Anywhere super close to grab a quick drink? Preferably a place with a traditional sit down counter.

Hi Rockville!

I’m looking at apartments and wanted to know if anyone has recommendations/advice about the following options. Particularly trying to avoid any with bad pest control/maintenance, super thin walls. So far I’ve toured Escher, The Met and The Milton. Looking for advice on:

• Bell Shady Grove
• Huntington at King Farm
• Mira
• MAA Fallsgrove
• Camden Washington

Thank you in advance.

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Bark Social has gone bankrupt.

Bark Social is not just a start-up dog park. It's a beloved gathering spot in our community, a joyful playground for our canine pals, and a source of employment and livelihood for many in our town. Our close-knit town will lose a vital part of itself if Bark Social closes.

Accustomed to the sounds of barking dogs and jovial chatter, Bark Social has become a significant part of our district's culture and identity. It is a heartbreaking moment to learn that this thriving, canine-loving business is facing financial hardship due to an unforeseen loss of investor finance, forcing its potential closure and bankruptcy.

The team behind Bark Social, who have brought joy and a community spirit to us and many other dog-lovers, are staring at the looming risk of unemployment. Let's not forget the patrons of Bark Social, the four-legged friends and their owners that would lose a cherished social space.

By signing this petition, we can show potential investors the critical role Bark Social plays in our community and the impact its closing would create. Your signature could help save Bark Social, maintain many jobs, continue services indeed critical for local dog owners, and keep alive a hub of happiness in our town.

Please sign this petition to show your support for our beloved Bark Social. Together, we can make a difference.

Hi everyone! My husband’s job has located him to the Rockville/Gaithersberg area and although he’s excited about the job, he’s definitely going to be homesick. I’ve been trying to research things to do or see while we visit Rockville for a day in a few weeks. I’m hoping some of you can help me out and let me know some cool spots, restaurants, bakeries, or sights to get him more excited about the move? We’re foodies, love gaming, hiking, and live music. Thanks so much in advance!

Here is what I’ve found so far per Trip Advisor: Rockville Town Center Japong Bakery Gyuzo Japanese BBQ Rock Creek Regional Park RIO Lake Front

—P.S. you guys have been so nice to offer me all this awesome info, thanks!

I’m seeing Turkey signs on some streets in the neighborhood. I remember last year there was a race but I found out about it when I saw the runners go by. I would have loved to do the race, but I’m thinking it was this morning maybe. Does anyone have any information about it? Like who runs it? I’ve searched the google and can’t find any mention of it. Whoever organizes this race really needs to do a better job advertising it.

I'm worried about this tree in Mary Trumbo Park, down the street from the metro stop. It's absolutely covered in these dense vines. Is it not good for the tree? I worry that the poor thing is being overrun.

Hello! I was wondering if the community could recommend a psychologist in the Rockville, Gaithersburg, Germantown area. I have a teen who is on the autism spectrum, has ADHD, and is having trouble connecting with regular life. I'm ultimately looking for someone to work with both her and me to develop better social and life skills. Thank you!

Does anyone know if the new Teso life store still has the have a seat labubus? I know they had them the first day they opened.

I know they’re a bit niche but I just want one 💀

Based on comments I see on here, there are a lot of us here in this subreddit! Well, there’s a longstanding google group for the “Rockville Urbanist Club”, and admittedly there’s room for improvement in marketing/outreach, seems like there are a lot of Rockville YIMBYs that we haven’t added yet.

For reference, we organized the “YIMBY Happy Hour” to meet many of the candidates for Rockville Mayor/Council last year, which had great attendance. With the mayor and council in the middle of a lot of housing discussions (a key pillar of which is “supply”), continuing to organize and coordinate our message will be crucial (because you know the NIMBYs will, particularly when they control certain neighborhood associations).

If you’re interested in joining, request to join here: https://groups.google.com/g/rockville-urbanist-club

Smells chemically, started around 530 ish?

Hey everyone! I'm looking to move into a unit at Galvan near Twinbrook station in Rockville. I'm wondering if anyone has any prior experience living there. I'd love to hear about any pros/cons and how much you paid in utilities and parking. Thanks in advance!

Looking to change wireless providers. Considering Mint Mobile, T-Mobile and Verizon over Att. Pleased share your local experiences.

Make rent stabilization in Rockville happen! Rent stabilization protects tenants from sudden and unreasonable rent hikes. 

Rent stabilization passed in Montgomery county BUT did you know the Mayor and four of our city council members voted against rent stabilization in Rockville despite skyrocketing rent being a major concern for many Rockville renters?! Please come out to Rockville City Hall this Monday, 11/18 at 6:30 PM to show support or provide testimony (if a tenant) for rent stabilization in Rockville. The fight isn't over, we must hold Mayor Monique Ashton and Council Members Adam Van Grack, Marissa Valeri, Barry Jackson, and Kate Fulton accountable. 

Learn more about rent stabilization efforts in Rockville here: www.rockvillerenters.org

Join Interviewing for Success in MCPL's Virtual Branch, Monday, 11/18 from 1-3pm

REGISTER: https://mcpl.events/interviewing-for-success

Does any beer and wine in Rockville sell any of the third hill brewing IPAs’? I know this is a long shot, but doesn’t hurt to try

At around 5 pm today, my wife was on E Jefferson and Maryland, waiting at the red light. A Ride On Bus was next to her on the left lane. When the light turned was allowed to turn green, it turned left on Monroe, making too wide a turn, entering my wife's lane and breaking the driver's side mirror. The bus kept making the turn and just drove away.

We just called the insurance company and made a police report. The insurance said that there's no way to identify the driver, and we will probably have to pay the $500 deductible to get it fixed. The MoCo police also said there would be no way to identify the bus/driver, because there are too many buses that take this particular route particular during rush hour.

I will try to call Ride On tomorrow, but I would think that there aren't that many buses driving at 5:00 making a left turn from E Jefferson to Maryland, where it wouldn't be that hard to find? I'm also wondering if there's any camera footage that would be capturing that intersection? It's right in front of the Court House.

Who knows a good locksmith in or around Rockville? Recommendations, please.