September 14, 2019 | News Release
September Arlington County Board Meeting Agenda Highlights
A sweeping update to the Community Energy Plan is one of dozens of items the Arlington County Board will consider at its September Meeting. September 13, 2019
7 Steps You Can Take to Be Prepared, Not Scared Ahead of an Emergency
September is National Preparedness Month. Here are things you can do right now to make sure you’re ready the next time an emergency hits. September 10, 2019 | News Release
Arlington Visitor Spending Hits Record $3.4 Billion in 2018
Arlington County was the top Virginia county for tourism revenue for 11th consecutive year, according to the U.S. Travel Association. September 5, 2019 | News Release
Online Permitting Coming to Arlington Sept. 9
More than 30 permits will move from paper applications and in-person payments to the virtual system, eliminating the need for customers to visit County offices to complete these transactions. September 4, 2019 | News Release
MEDIA PHOTO OPP: Installation of First Richmond Highway Street Sign
The Arlington County Transportation Division will install the first new sign on Richmond Highway in Crystal City on Thursday, Sept. 5. August 30, 2019 | News Release
Back to School in Arlington
In 2019, "new" is the operative word at APS, with new schools, new names and a new Interim Superintendent. This back-to-school guide will prep you for a new year ahead, whether you're a parent or a neighbor. August 29, 2019
Ensuring a Healthy Start to the School Year
Organizing textbooks and setting up classrooms? Sure. Buying pencils, notebooks, and first-day-of-school outfits? Of course. But stocking Band-Aids and updating immunizations? Prepping the health clinics in 36 Arlington Public Schools buildings and ensuring every child is ready to enter school is an important part of preparing for the first day of school on Sept. 3. […] August 28, 2019 | News Release
Holiday Closing: Mon., Sept. 2, 2019 – Labor Day
Arlington County Government offices, courts, libraries & facilities will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019 for Labor Day. Trash & Recycling Collections – Normal Metered Parking – Not enforced See the Holiday Schedule page for more information. August 28, 2019 | News Release
Arlington County Sheriff’s Deputies Get a New Look Starting Sept. 1
The new uniforms are a change from the traditional brown uniform that Sheriff’s Deputies have historically worn. August 22, 2019
Behind the Scenes of School Bus Maintenance
Go behind the scenes at the Arlington County Equipment Bureau, a full-service vehicle maintenance and repair facility that helps to keep the school bus fleet running. August 20, 2019
Permit Arlington Launching Sept. 9
Attend an open house to learn more about Arlington's new online permitting system! August 20, 2019 | News Release
Arlington County Announces AC Works!
The month-long employment and financial literacy series will focus on how experienced workers can adapt to transitions in both work and life. August 14, 2019
New Carlin Springs Road Bridge Construction Completed
Arlington County completed the new bridge for North Carlin Springs Road over North George Mason Drive ahead of time and under budget. August 8, 2019
Statement on Recent ART Bus Incidents
ART’s number one priority is the safety of our riders and others on the road. August 8, 2019 | News Release
Arlington County Opening Local Recovery Center in Response to July 8 Flooding
In response to the July 8 flood, Arlington is opening a Local Recovery Center, to be co-located with a SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center. August 1, 2019 | News Release
Arlington County Auditor Examines Fire Department Overtime
The auditor focused on the root causes leading to Fire Department overtime. July 24, 2019 | News Release
Operation FirePaws Returns August 1
Operation FirePaws, the Arlington County Fire Department’s month-long charity drive for the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, kicks off next week. July 18, 2019 | News Release
Arlington’s Commercial Vacancy Rate Drops to 16.6%
Arlington Economic Development successfully closed 26 deals in FY 2019, representing 7.2 million square feet of office space and 43,000 jobs. July 17, 2019 | News Release
Dangerous Heat and Humidity Through July 19-21 Weekend
Get tips for staying cool, reporting power outages and protecting homeless neighbors during the extreme weather forecast to last through Sunday, July 21. July 17, 2019 | News Release
Dogs in Arlington: Everything You Need to Know
All the doggone, need-to-know info for dogs in Arlington County — everything from where to find dog parks to leash laws to adoption to classes. July 16, 2019 | News Release
Arlington County Board July Recessed Meeting Actions
Highlights of actions taken by the Arlington County Board at its July Recessed Meeting. July 16, 2019 | News Release
Board Approves Columbia Pike Transit Stations Contract
The Arlington County Board approved a contract to build the first four of 23 transit stations planned for Columbia Pike. July 16, 2019 | News Release
Arlington to Allow Small Cell Facilities on County-owned Streetlight Poles
Arlington will allow small cell wireless facilities, used for 5G, to be installed on County-owned light poles. July 16, 2019 | News Release
Arlington Reduces Required Parking for Child Care Centers
The County Board amended the parking ratio for child care centers, as recommended in the County's Child Care Initiative. July 16, 2019 | News Release
Lyon Park Neighborhood Conservation Plan Updated
Arlington's Lyon Park neighborhood has updated its Neighborhood Conservation plan. July 16, 2019 | News Release
County Board Adopts Vision Zero Traffic Safety Strategy
Arlington's Vision Zero Strategy seeks to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries from collisions. July 15, 2019 | News Release
Arlington County/City of Falls Church 2020 Juror Qualification Process Begins in August
Here's what to do if you receive a Juror Questionnaire in the mail this August. July 13, 2019 | News Release
Arlington County Board July Meeting Actions
The Arlington County Board today took action on dozens of items -- here are some of the highlights. July 13, 2019 | News Release
Arlington to Ask VDOT to Close 23rd Street Pedestrian Tunnel
Arlington will ask VDOT for the closure of the little-used 23rd Street pedestrian tunnel, and plans upgrades to at-grade Richmond Highway pedestrian crossings. July 13, 2019 | News Release
County Board Approves Arts Grants
The Arlington County Board has approved more than $200,000 in grants to Arlington non-profit arts organizations and individual artists. July 13, 2019 | News Release
County to Buy Land to Expand Fort Scott Park
The Arlington County Board has approved the purchase of land that will expand Fort Scott Park in the Arlington Ridge neighborhood. July 12, 2019 | News Release
Alex Iams Named Interim Director of Arlington Economic Development
Iams has helped Arlington County find national success as part of the teams that recruited Amazon, Nestle USA, and Lidl. July 11, 2019 | News Release
Arlington Again Ranks Among Top Digital Counties in U.S.
The Center for Digital Government and National Association of Counties designated Arlington second place in the 150,000-249,999 population category July 10, 2019 | News Release
County Manager Declares State of Emergency Following Heavy Rains, Flooding
County Manager Mark Schwartz signed a Declaration of Local Emergency for Arlington County, in response to the Flash Flood Emergency on July 8, 2019, that saw torrential rain, dangerous public safety conditions and damage to private and public facilities. July 10, 2019 | News Release
Volunteers Needed for Emergency Exercise July 19
The County is seeking volunteers to participate in Capital Fortitude, a full-scale emergency exercise designed to evaluate the ability to dispense medication quickly in response to an anthrax attack. July 9, 2019 | News Release
County Recovers from Severe Flooding, Requests Damage Information
Following severe weather and flooding on July 8, Arlington is working to assess damage by asking those affected to submit information online. July 5, 2019 | News Release
July County Board Meeting Agenda Highlights
The Arlington County Board will consider and act on dozens of items at its July 2019 Board Meeting. The meeting is open to the public. July 5, 2019
Do You Know the Signs of Elder Abuse?
In 2018, there were 31,436 reports of adult abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation in Virginia, a 16-percent increase from the previous year. July 2, 2019
Beat the Bite: Top Tick Tips
20 ways you can reduce your exposure to tick bites―from easy tips you can use immediately to how you can create a “tick-free yard” for your home. June 28, 2019 | News Release
Holiday Closings – July 4, 2019 – Independence Day
Arlington County Government offices, courts, libraries & facilities will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2019, for Independence Day. Courts are also closed on July 5. Trash & Recycling Collections – Normal Parking – Metered parking is not enforced but street parking near the US Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima), Long Bridge Park, and the Air Force Memorial […] June 27, 2019 | News Release
Arlington County Offers Condolences
Arlington County is heartbroken that a community member was struck by a falling tree limb in a park this afternoon. Our condolences and thoughts are with the family. The incident occurred around 1:45 p.m. when a woman was walking along a path in Lucky Run Park. Apparently, a tree limb fell from an 80-foot oak […] June 27, 2019
Meet the 2019 Women of Vision
Three women were recognized as the 2019 Arlington County Women of Vision for their commitment to and leadership in the Arlington community. June 26, 2019
Paving the Way for Faster Mobile Speeds in Arlington
Arlington is preparing its commercial corridors for next-generation mobile broadband technology, with download speeds up to 100 times faster than today. June 21, 2019
New Arlington General Registrar Sworn In
Arlington County has a new general registrar, and she's only the fifth person to hold the position in the County's history. June 19, 2019 | News Release
Meet the 22 Newest Neighborhood College Graduates
Nearly two dozen Arlingtonians have graduated from Neighborhood College, a program designed to help participants become more effective community leaders. June 18, 2019 | News Release
Arlington County Board Sets New Salary Cap
The Arlington County Board voted to raise the cap on County Board salaries for the first time since 2011. The new salary cap will take effect Jan. 1, 2020. June 18, 2019 | News Release
County Board Extends Shared Mobility Device Demonstration Project
The County Board has approved a six-month extension of the e-scooter and e-bicycle demonstration program, through Dec. 31, 2019. June 18, 2019 | News Release
Let It Run: Arlington Boathouse Crosses Milestone
The National Park Service issued its Environmental Assessment of the preferred Arlington boathouse site along the George Washington Parkway shoreline next to Theodore Roosevelt Island June 17, 2019
Making Walking Safer with Rapid Flash Beacons
Graduating Yorktown High School student Jake Smith walks us through the County's deployment and study of this pedestrian safety tool. June 17, 2019