August 17, 2018 | News Release
Arlington County Has First Reported Case of West Nile Virus in a Human for 2018
Residents are urged to "Fight the Bite" with these precautions — drain, dress, defend. August 16, 2018
The Tale of Smoke the Dog
Smoke the dog, a hound mix with terminal cancer, was able to check off the most important item on his bucket list: finding his forever home. August 16, 2018
8 Things to Do in Arlington Before Summer Ends
With only a few weeks left until school starts, we've rounded up some of the best ways to squeeze every drop out of the last days of summer. August 13, 2018
Real-time Reservations: DPR Moves Community Center Booking Online
Five of Arlington's community centers now offer online reservations for one-time uses of classrooms, gyms, outdoor plazas, and multipurpose rooms. August 1, 2018
Meet the Guru of Summer Camp Registration
Chemin Brown is responsible for ensuring Arlington's camp registration process runs smoothly for thousands of County families. She sat down to talk about her work. July 26, 2018
PHOTOS: Take a Look Inside Camp Heat 2018
The Arlington County Fire Department hosted its annual four-day Camp Heat this past weekend, providing girls ages 15-18 with a hands-on experience that included Fire/EMS simulations, physical training, CPR, fire behavior training and more. July 19, 2018
From Half-Pipes to Roadbed: Powhatan Springs Skate Park Concrete to Get a Second Life
Work crews are digging up the old bowls and half-pipes to make way for a new, redesigned park, set to open in early 2019. July 19, 2018 | News Release
Board Sets September Public Hearings on Short-Term North Arlington Salt Storage Plan
The interim salt storage facility will help meet the County's needs for snow removal this winter. July 18, 2018
Meet Arlington’s Centenarians
Arlington County recognized the importance of 18 residents aged 100 or older at the third annual County Centenarian Celebration. July 17, 2018 | News Release
County Board Approves Water Pollution Control Plant’s Solids Master Plan
The Solids Master Plan will significantly upgrade the Water Pollution Control Plant's capacity for safely handing solid waste. July 14, 2018 | News Release
Highlights from the July County Board Meeting
The County Board adopted its 10-year infrastructure plan and acted on dozens of other items at its Saturday, July 14 Regular County Board Meeting. July 14, 2018 | News Release
Board Approves $3.4 Billion County, Schools 10-Year Infrastructure Plan
The County Board's unanimous vote will guide Arlington's investments in infrastructure over the next decade, with biennial updates. July 14, 2018 | News Release
County Board Adopts Changes to Real Estate Tax Relief Program
The County Board adopted changes to the filing timeline and eligibility requirements for the Tax Relief Program. July 14, 2018 | News Release
County Board Approves Arts Grants
Arts grants help support individual artists and arts organizations in Arlington. July 14, 2018 | News Release
County Board Approves Changes to Ballston Quarter Development
The Ballston Quarter entertainment and shopping center is expected to open this fall. July 14, 2018 | News Release
County to Buy Shirlington Road Properties for ART Bus Parking
The Shirlington Road properties will help the County meet acute storage needs for the Arlington Rapid Transit bus flee for years to come. July 11, 2018 | News Release
Arlington Named Top Digital County for Third Straight Year
Recognized for open government, planning, public engagement, cyber security, collaboration and operations. July 10, 2018 | News Release
Arlington County/City of Falls Church 2019 Juror Qualification Process Begins in August
Here's what to do if you receive a Juror Questionnaire in the mail this August. July 7, 2018 | News Release
Agenda Highlights: July 2018 County Board Meeting
At its July meeting, the Board will adopt the County’s FY 2019-2028 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and consider dozens of other items. July 6, 2018 | News Release
Art Attack Invites Arlingtonians to Leave Their Mark on Lubber Run
Residents are invited to get "artrageous" and leave their mark on the County's first community center—before it's demolished. July 2, 2018 | News Release
Holiday Closings: July 4, 2018
Arlington County Government offices, courts, libraries & facilities will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, for Independence Day. July 2, 2018
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 29, 2018 | News Release
VIDEO: 2018 State of the County
Watch Arlington County Board Chair Katie Cristol deliver the 2018 State of the County address. June 28, 2018
See Arlington and DC from 31 Floors Up
The new Observation Deck at CEB Tower in Rosslyn offers sweeping views of the nation’s capital—free to Arlington County residents. June 26, 2018 | News Release
Kendra M. Jacobs Named Clerk to the Arlington County Board
Kendra M. Jacobs will take up her duties as Clerk of the Board on Monday, July 9, 2018. June 26, 2018
The Roads of Arlington (Now) Paved with Better Preventions
It’s the end of the road for bricks and brick-like ornamentation on Arlington streets, as the County phases out brick pavers and nostalgic street print. June 25, 2018
2018 Women of Vision: Meet Adrienne Griffen
Adrienne Griffen is the founder and executive director of Postpartum Support Virginia (PSVa), which she started to fill a gap in services for women. June 25, 2018 | News Release
MEDIA ALERT: Arlington County Board Chair to Deliver State of the County Address
County Board Chair Katie Cristol will give an overview of Arlington's economic outlook. June 25, 2018
2018 Women of Vision: Meet Sushmita Mazumdar
Sushmita Mazumdar is an artist, writer, educator, and founder of Studio Pause, a space where people can make time for creativity and celebrate community. June 22, 2018 | News Release
MEDIA ALERT: NVTC Names Arlington County Board Vice Chair Christian Dorsey Virginia representative to Metro Board
Arlington County Board Vice Chair Christian Dorsey will represent Northern Virginia on the WMATA Board. June 22, 2018
2018 Women of Vision: Meet Lauren Stienstra
Lauren Stienstra is the founder of HERricane Arlington, a summer program that gives high school-aged girls the knowledge and skills to survive disasters and to consider careers in emergency management and allied fields. June 21, 2018
Arlington Gets Its Turn With the Stanley Cup
The Washington Capitals brought the Stanley Cup to the Arlington County Police Department as they kicked-off their summer celebration. June 21, 2018
See How Arlington Improved Windy Run, and the Environment
See how the County transformed Windy Run Stream, repairing the results of years of erosion. June 19, 2018 | News Release
Public Hearing Set on Proposed Changes to Real Estate Tax Relief for Elderly
The County Board will hear from the public and vote on proposed changes to Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly in July. June 19, 2018
Making Data Work for Arlington: Meet DHS’ Michael-dharma Irwin
As quality assurance manager, Irwin helps Arlington's DHS programs quantify their impact and coordinate their efforts. She sat down to talk about her work. June 16, 2018 | News Release
County Board Approves Temporary APS Parking on Buck Site
APS plans to temporarily park its white fleet vehicles in the existing parking lot at the former Buck site. June 16, 2018 | News Release
County Board Approves Columbia Pike Banners, Longer Lease for Crystal City Pop-up Library
Banners are coming to Columbia Pike and the Crystal City pop-up library will stay open through 2019. June 16, 2018 | News Release
County Board Approves Space to Enhance DARPA Security
The County Board approves a plan that will enhance security for DARPA at its Ballston headquarters. June 14, 2018 | News Release
Neighborhood College Adds 24 to Alumni Roll
The program aims to help County residents become more effective community activists and leaders. June 13, 2018
Know a Low-Income Senior Who Would Benefit From Fresh Market Produce?
Let them know about the County’s July 31 deadline for applying for coupons for the 2018 season. June 11, 2018
2017 Annual Water Quality Report Now Online
The report confirms that Arlington’s high-quality drinking water meets and exceeds all federal and state requirements. It is also filled with facts about the sources of your water and what makes it safe. June 11, 2018
Award-winning Initiative Will Bring Free Broadband to More Than 150 Arlington Children
Arlington Mill Residences, a low- and moderate-income residential development, will serve as the demonstration project for the initiative. June 9, 2018 | News Release
Agenda Highlights: June 2018 County Board Meeting
The County Board will consider dozens of items at its June 2018 Meeting. Here are some of the Agenda Highlights. June 8, 2018 | News Release
County Auditor Proposes FY 2019 Work Plan
The County Auditor offers his FY 2019 Audit Work Plan of County departments, offices, boards, commissions, activities and programs. June 7, 2018 | News Release
Arlington Secures Low Interest Rate in $153 Million Bond Sale
Proceeds from the sale will finance previously approved capital investments in schools, parks, Metro and more at the lowest possible cost. June 4, 2018 | News Release
Arlington Honors 2018 Women of Vision
The Arlington County Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will honor three women for the 2018 Arlington County Women of Vision for their commitment and leadership in the Arlington community. June 1, 2018 | News Release
Arlington County Board Welcomes Medicaid Expansion
Arlington County Board thanked the General Assembly, he County's legislative delegation and Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam for expanding Medicaid. May 31, 2018
Get to Know 5 Women Who Keep Arlington Safe
Meet five women who help keep Arlington County safe through their work in the Arlington County Police Department, Arlington County Sheriff's Office, Arlington County Fire Department, and the Department of Public Safety Communications and Emergency Management. May 25, 2018
New Online Resource for Consumers
A new Consumer Protection Clearinghouse site aims to help consumers and businesses in Arlington County by providing educational resources and a way to submit concerns. May 24, 2018 | News Release