Thank You, Rockville Central Readers

Last night, at 9:56 and 29 seconds Eastern time, for the first time, we passed 500 “page views” (or “hits”) in one day, on our way to an all-time high of 573. According to our measures, by midnight we had had 286 visitors to >Rockville Central.

[UPDATE: The next day, Election Day, blew those numbers out of the water, with 1,011 page views and 414 unique visitors. I am certain we won't sustain that, but it was nice!]

Since we began on Memorial Day weekend, our circulation has been increasing slowly but steadily. In the last weeks, as the election campaigns have heated up, it has taken off. Our intent when we started Rockville Central was to create a vibrant, safe space for all kinds of respectful yet spirited debate, and a one-stop hub for local community news. I have always said I would be happy with ten readers. This growth just leaves me not quite knowing what to say.

So I will say this: We pledge to you to always try our hardest to make this a different kind of place, without partisan political motive, where ideas are discussed, useful news is shared, and a common affection for Rockville is maintained.

We have a few new ideas for the next few months, so watch this space!

I especially want to thank every candidate who is running for City office this year. You took us at our word when we said we would strive to be fair. It would have been easy to ignore us, or mistrust us, but instead you engaged, were forthcoming, and graciously let us into your orbits. Your acceptance, in no small part, drove the health of the overall site.

Thank you.

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