Adam Van Grack
@adamvangrack.bsky.social
Rockville City Councilmember | Raised in Rockville, Maryland | Richard Montgomery HS & WashU Alumnus | Former U.S. Senate Legislative Staff (Sarbanes, D-MD) | Former U.S. Olympic Canoe/Kayak Chair
Thrilled to attend the 10th Annual Rockstar Awards sponsored by the Greater Rockville Chamber of Commerce!
Thank you to the Chamber for this amazing event to recognize great community partners, and congratulations to all the Rockstar Award Winners!
Thank you to the Chamber for this amazing event to recognize great community partners, and congratulations to all the Rockstar Award Winners!
November 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Thrilled to attend the 10th Annual Rockstar Awards sponsored by the Greater Rockville Chamber of Commerce!
Thank you to the Chamber for this amazing event to recognize great community partners, and congratulations to all the Rockstar Award Winners!
Thank you to the Chamber for this amazing event to recognize great community partners, and congratulations to all the Rockstar Award Winners!
Today is Election Day in Gaithersburg! Please vote if you haven't already. While there are a number of great candidates running, I strongly support @judashman.bsky.social , @jimmcnulty.bsky.social, & Lisa Henderson! Please consider voting to relect these three fantastic Gaithersburg officials!
November 4, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Today is Election Day in Gaithersburg! Please vote if you haven't already. While there are a number of great candidates running, I strongly support @judashman.bsky.social , @jimmcnulty.bsky.social, & Lisa Henderson! Please consider voting to relect these three fantastic Gaithersburg officials!
Last night waa the Grand Finale of the 33rd Season of Markoff's Haunted Forest! Thank you to everyone who came out to experience the forest while supporting their nonprofit for youth outdoor education and camp scholarships! Thank you also to @moderatelymoco.bsky.social for joining us due the Finale!
November 2, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Last night waa the Grand Finale of the 33rd Season of Markoff's Haunted Forest! Thank you to everyone who came out to experience the forest while supporting their nonprofit for youth outdoor education and camp scholarships! Thank you also to @moderatelymoco.bsky.social for joining us due the Finale!
Happy Halloween to all the monsters, jedi, princesses, robots, and wizards out there from me and the Rockville City Police Department! Remember to look out for trick-or-treaters tonight... May the "force" (both jedi and police) be with you!
October 31, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Happy Halloween to all the monsters, jedi, princesses, robots, and wizards out there from me and the Rockville City Police Department! Remember to look out for trick-or-treaters tonight... May the "force" (both jedi and police) be with you!
Thrilled to be at the 3rd Annual Doggie Halloween Extravaganza tonight with 4 On the Floor, K-9 Lifesavers, and other doggie organizations! Come by Elwood Smith Park tonight until 8pm for lots of fun! wix.to/Rq16STA
October 29, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Thrilled to be at the 3rd Annual Doggie Halloween Extravaganza tonight with 4 On the Floor, K-9 Lifesavers, and other doggie organizations! Come by Elwood Smith Park tonight until 8pm for lots of fun! wix.to/Rq16STA
Today is National First Responders Day: To all those who keep our communities safe, jump into harm's way, wear a uniform, & listen through a headset: Thank you for your courage, sacrifice, and relentless commitment to our communities. We see you, we honor you, & we extend our most sincere thanks.
October 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Today is National First Responders Day: To all those who keep our communities safe, jump into harm's way, wear a uniform, & listen through a headset: Thank you for your courage, sacrifice, and relentless commitment to our communities. We see you, we honor you, & we extend our most sincere thanks.
Truly honored to host an event in Rockville to support @goldberginmd.bsky.social for County Council! Thank you to everyone who joined us!
Scott Goldberg is truly a dedicated, brilliant, and open-minded leader who will be a fantastic County Councilmember representing all of Montgomery County!
Scott Goldberg is truly a dedicated, brilliant, and open-minded leader who will be a fantastic County Councilmember representing all of Montgomery County!
October 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Truly honored to host an event in Rockville to support @goldberginmd.bsky.social for County Council! Thank you to everyone who joined us!
Scott Goldberg is truly a dedicated, brilliant, and open-minded leader who will be a fantastic County Councilmember representing all of Montgomery County!
Scott Goldberg is truly a dedicated, brilliant, and open-minded leader who will be a fantastic County Councilmember representing all of Montgomery County!
Thank you to the Rockville Villages for hosting an amazing 3rd Annual Rockville Doggie Halloween Parade!
At the Parade, I also made a new friend: Prada... who needs a new home. Many amazing friends are available today for adoption from Partnership For Animal Welfare at paw-rescue.org.
At the Parade, I also made a new friend: Prada... who needs a new home. Many amazing friends are available today for adoption from Partnership For Animal Welfare at paw-rescue.org.
October 26, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Thank you to the Rockville Villages for hosting an amazing 3rd Annual Rockville Doggie Halloween Parade!
At the Parade, I also made a new friend: Prada... who needs a new home. Many amazing friends are available today for adoption from Partnership For Animal Welfare at paw-rescue.org.
At the Parade, I also made a new friend: Prada... who needs a new home. Many amazing friends are available today for adoption from Partnership For Animal Welfare at paw-rescue.org.
The Wootton Cluster Fall Festival is happening right now at Wootton High School untill 4 p.m.! Come join us for pizza, trunk-or-treating, games, candy, events, dancing, and nonprofit support!
October 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The Wootton Cluster Fall Festival is happening right now at Wootton High School untill 4 p.m.! Come join us for pizza, trunk-or-treating, games, candy, events, dancing, and nonprofit support!
Halloween has come early in Rockville! Thrilled to bring the "force" with me and join the Rockville City Police Department at tonight's BOO-VIE Night III for costumes, trunk-or-treating, and movie night!
October 25, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Halloween has come early in Rockville! Thrilled to bring the "force" with me and join the Rockville City Police Department at tonight's BOO-VIE Night III for costumes, trunk-or-treating, and movie night!
Congratulations to members of the Rockville Volunteer Fire Dep't for receiving the Fire Chief Unit Citation for outstanding actions at a recent apartment fire in Derwood. These volunteers (working alongside MCFRS) helped rescue a trapped victim from a burning third-floor apartment & saved a life!
October 24, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Congratulations to members of the Rockville Volunteer Fire Dep't for receiving the Fire Chief Unit Citation for outstanding actions at a recent apartment fire in Derwood. These volunteers (working alongside MCFRS) helped rescue a trapped victim from a burning third-floor apartment & saved a life!
In Rockville, Maryland we are many thousands strong in support of democracy and declaring NO KINGS in our Nation! Our voices will be heard! Thank you to everyone speaking out throughout our country today!
October 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
In Rockville, Maryland we are many thousands strong in support of democracy and declaring NO KINGS in our Nation! Our voices will be heard! Thank you to everyone speaking out throughout our country today!
Truly thrilled to join the Rockville Volunteer Fire Dep't this morning in welcoming @feuerwehrpinneberg.bsky.social (our Sister City's Fire Department) to Rockville as they are spending this week exploring our region & exchanging ideas/training! Our continued partnership with Pinneberg is fantastic!
October 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Truly thrilled to join the Rockville Volunteer Fire Dep't this morning in welcoming @feuerwehrpinneberg.bsky.social (our Sister City's Fire Department) to Rockville as they are spending this week exploring our region & exchanging ideas/training! Our continued partnership with Pinneberg is fantastic!
Truly proud to recognize "National Youth Sports Week" in Rockville! Thank you to our community & school leaders for encouraging access, equity, & participation in youth sports!
For more info on the amazing youth sports in Rockville, click here: www.rockvillemd.gov/2069/Youth-L...
For more info on the amazing youth sports in Rockville, click here: www.rockvillemd.gov/2069/Youth-L...
October 11, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Truly proud to recognize "National Youth Sports Week" in Rockville! Thank you to our community & school leaders for encouraging access, equity, & participation in youth sports!
For more info on the amazing youth sports in Rockville, click here: www.rockvillemd.gov/2069/Youth-L...
For more info on the amazing youth sports in Rockville, click here: www.rockvillemd.gov/2069/Youth-L...
I am truly proud that Rockville has joined countless municipalities nationwide in proclaiming October as LGBTQ+ History Month, an annual month-long observance that represents a civil rights statement about the invaluable contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.
October 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
I am truly proud that Rockville has joined countless municipalities nationwide in proclaiming October as LGBTQ+ History Month, an annual month-long observance that represents a civil rights statement about the invaluable contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.
It's "Dig Pink" Night at the Richard Montgomery High School Girls Volleyball Game! Come join us to cheer on the Division Champs... and also support breast cancer research & awareness through baked goods, raffles, & the famous serving contest! Let's go, Rockets!
October 9, 2025 at 11:09 PM
It's "Dig Pink" Night at the Richard Montgomery High School Girls Volleyball Game! Come join us to cheer on the Division Champs... and also support breast cancer research & awareness through baked goods, raffles, & the famous serving contest! Let's go, Rockets!
Andrew Friedson said it best: “People are not investing in building housing in Montgomery County." We can't afford to adopt an "us versus them dynamic of the renters vs the developers. We’re never going to solve our problem if that becomes the prevailing narrative."
Friedson, Jawando clash on housing in county executive forum
Friedson, Jawando clash on housing in county executive forum
Montgomery County's exorbitant rent and housing prices were the topic of the night in a county executive debate between fellow councilmembers and candidates Will Jawando and Andrew Friedson.
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October 9, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Andrew Friedson said it best: “People are not investing in building housing in Montgomery County." We can't afford to adopt an "us versus them dynamic of the renters vs the developers. We’re never going to solve our problem if that becomes the prevailing narrative."
This week, I was proud to introduce a proclamation to recognize October as Bullying Prevention Month in Rockville. Bullying can leave devastating effects in those involved and we need to combat it! Thank you to our City's school leaders for joining us in recognizing the importance of this issue.
October 8, 2025 at 2:07 PM
This week, I was proud to introduce a proclamation to recognize October as Bullying Prevention Month in Rockville. Bullying can leave devastating effects in those involved and we need to combat it! Thank you to our City's school leaders for joining us in recognizing the importance of this issue.
Did you know that Rockville has a birding "hot spot"? Today, I was thrilled to join the Friends of RedGate Park and local filmmaker Cintia Cabib at the showing of Cintia's documentary, Bird Walk: the story of the transformation of RedGate Park into a public park for people and an oasis for birds.
October 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Did you know that Rockville has a birding "hot spot"? Today, I was thrilled to join the Friends of RedGate Park and local filmmaker Cintia Cabib at the showing of Cintia's documentary, Bird Walk: the story of the transformation of RedGate Park into a public park for people and an oasis for birds.
It's Opening Weekend at Markoff's Haunted Forest in Poolesville! They're one of the top rated haunts in the nation & also a fundraiser for Calleva's local nonprofit dedicated to building young leaders through positive outdoor experiences! Come out tonight & every weekend through Nov. 2!
October 4, 2025 at 7:24 PM
It's Opening Weekend at Markoff's Haunted Forest in Poolesville! They're one of the top rated haunts in the nation & also a fundraiser for Calleva's local nonprofit dedicated to building young leaders through positive outdoor experiences! Come out tonight & every weekend through Nov. 2!
Today is the Annual @mcdotnow.bsky.social & Rockville Bike Hub Bike Donation Drive! The Bike Drive is happening RIGHT NOW (from 7 am - 2 pm) at the Council Office Building Garage in Rockville411. Please come by and donate a bike to help kids and adults in our community who need a bike.
October 3, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Today is the Annual @mcdotnow.bsky.social & Rockville Bike Hub Bike Donation Drive! The Bike Drive is happening RIGHT NOW (from 7 am - 2 pm) at the Council Office Building Garage in Rockville411. Please come by and donate a bike to help kids and adults in our community who need a bike.
Today is National Coffee with a Cop Day! Join me and the Rockville City Police Department today until 10 am to connect with our community's fantastic officers over a cup of coffee at First Watch - Rockville in The Square Rockville. Our new Deputy Chief Dufek is also here, so come by and say Hi!
October 1, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Today is National Coffee with a Cop Day! Join me and the Rockville City Police Department today until 10 am to connect with our community's fantastic officers over a cup of coffee at First Watch - Rockville in The Square Rockville. Our new Deputy Chief Dufek is also here, so come by and say Hi!
Thrilled to join Women Band Directors International in celebrating the world premiere of "Unwavering" by Heather Hastings tonight at the Thomas S. Wootton High School Center for the Arts as performed by Wootton High School students! Truly an incredible concert!
October 1, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Thrilled to join Women Band Directors International in celebrating the world premiere of "Unwavering" by Heather Hastings tonight at the Thomas S. Wootton High School Center for the Arts as performed by Wootton High School students! Truly an incredible concert!
Free speech -- including an open forum for residents to speak or criticize without *any* subjective or onerous restrictions -- is critical for any well-functioning government. Full stop. I truly appreciate everyone who joins our community forums, especially those who disagree with me!
𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄 “𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺” 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀
News, Non-Satirical
News, Non-Satirical
Rockville Delays Vote on New “Rules of Decorum” for Council Meetings — The Montgonion
City officials say rules 'not yet ready for prime time'
montgonion.com
September 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Free speech -- including an open forum for residents to speak or criticize without *any* subjective or onerous restrictions -- is critical for any well-functioning government. Full stop. I truly appreciate everyone who joins our community forums, especially those who disagree with me!
Beers, Bands, and Bratwurst are plentiful today in Rockville! We're here at Rockville Town Center for the Annual City of Rockville Rocktobierfest! Join us until 5 pm today for food, drinks, and fantastic live music!
September 27, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Beers, Bands, and Bratwurst are plentiful today in Rockville! We're here at Rockville Town Center for the Annual City of Rockville Rocktobierfest! Join us until 5 pm today for food, drinks, and fantastic live music!