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
Holiday Closings: Memorial Day – Monday, May 28, 2018
Arlington County Government offices, courts, libraries & facilities will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2018, for Memorial Day. Trash & Recycling Collections – Normal Metered Parking – Not enforced Pools & Spraygrounds are open! APS pool hours Sprayground hours See the Holiday Schedule page for more information on closings and transportation schedules. May 24, 2018 | News Release
Gurjit Chima Named Assistant County Manager for Human Rights and EEO
Arlington County has named Gurjit Chima as the new Assistant County Manager for Human Rights and EEO. She will join the County in her new role on May 29. May 24, 2018 | News Release
Arlington Kids Help Create New-Look Oak Grove Park
When it came time to plan new playground equipment at Oak Grove Park, Arlington reached out to its frequent users — the kids. May 23, 2018 | News Release
Arlington’s Park System Ranked Among Nation’s Best
When it comes to public park systems, Arlington’s ranks near the top of the nation’s 100 largest cities, and the County has been named a finalist for another major parks award. May 22, 2018 | News Release
Arlington County Manager Proposes $2.8-Billion, 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan
Plan prioritizes Metro, Schools and maintenance of existing core infrastructure; seeks $141 million bond referendum this fall May 22, 2018 | News Release
Comparta sus grandes ideas para el Condado de Arlington
El Condado de Arlington esta invitando a la comunidad a participar en una conversación alrededor de la pregunta ¿Cómo debe crecer Arlington? En junio, la Junta de Gobierno del Condado de Arlington, en colaboración con comisiones de ciudadanía, serán los anfitriones de una serie de mesas redondas que buscan ir más allá de una discusión […] May 21, 2018 | News Release
Shannon Flanagan-Watson Appointed Deputy County Manager
With oversight responsibility for Arlington Economic Development, Arlington Public Libraries, and a portion of the Department of Environmental Services, one of the County’s largest departments. May 19, 2018 | News Release
Arlington County Board Actions at its May 19, 2018 Regular Meeting
Highlights from the dozens of items that the Arlington County Board acted on at its May 19, 2018 Regular County Board Meeting. May 19, 2018 | News Release
County Board Adopts Four Mile Run Valley Policy Framework
The Four Mile Run Valley Policy Framework ties the area's future to its industrial past and suggests that strategic interventions by the County can contribute to a safer, more accessible area. May 19, 2018 | News Release
Lubber Run Farmer’s Market Approved
A new Lubber Run Farmer's Market will operate in the parking lot of Barrett Elementary School. May 19, 2018 | News Release
Safer Bicycle, Pedestrian Connections for South Walter Reed Drive
Improvements coming to S. Walter Reed Drive are part of the County's Complete Streets program. May 19, 2018 | News Release
County Board Awards Powhatan Springs Skate Park Rebuild Contract
The County Board awarded a $1.87 million contract to completely rebuild Powhatan Springs Skate Park. May 18, 2018
Lynn Street, Custis Trail Upgrades in Rosslyn to Begin Soon
Traffic cones and work crews will soon arrive on Lee Highway in Rosslyn as long-planned pedestrian and bicycle upgrades to North Lynn Street, Lee Highway and the adjacent segment of the Custis Trail get underway. May 12, 2018 | News Release
May County Board Meeting: Presenting Proposed FY 2019-FY 2028 CIP
Among the highlights of the May 2018 Arlington County Board Meeting: presentation of the proposed FY 2019-FY 2028 CIP. May 11, 2018 | News Release
Share Your Big Ideas for Arlington County
Arlington County is inviting the community to engage in a broad conversation around the question: How should Arlington grow? In June, the Arlington County Board, in partnership with citizen commissions, will host a series of Big Idea Roundtables—discussions that move beyond a specific project or proposal to big-picture conversations about our County’s future. Participants will […] May 9, 2018 | News Release
What to Do If You Call 9-1-1 by Accident
Learn what to do if you accidentally call 9-1-1, and why it can be so important for everyone's public safety. May 7, 2018 | News Release
Arlington’s 10th Farmers Market Open for Business
Residents flocked to the Arlington Mill farmers market in Columbia Pike Saturday, shopping farm-to-table vendors, listening to the music of the Army Latin Jazz Combo, and exploring Bipedal Soundscapes on the Arlington Art Truck. The event marked the opening of the County’s 10th farmers market and the second for Columbia Pike. Arlington Mill joins the […] May 4, 2018 | News Release
Arlington Fire Chief James Bonzano to Retire
Arlington County Fire Chief James Bonzano announced Friday that he will retire at the end of the summer, following a 34-year career in the Arlington County Fire Department. May 3, 2018
Arlington County Fire Department Fills Ranks, Easing Overtime Pressures
Twenty-eight new Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) recently joined the ranks of the Arlington County Fire Department, filling several vacancies and easing pressure on the previously short-staffed force. April 27, 2018 | News Release
Arlington Wins Kudos for 2017 International Tourism Event
The tourism event showcased Arlington to international travel trade and media during the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW 2017 event in Washington, D.C. April 25, 2018
Watch as a ‘Yarn Bomb’ Transforms Clarendon
Over 30 trees in Clarendon have been decorated as part of a "yarn bomb," an art exhibit to help raise awareness for cancer research and funding. April 25, 2018
Arlington Human Rights Commission Launches New LGBTQ Resources Page
The County, in partnership with the Human Rights Commission’s Equality Task Force, has launched a webpage with local, state, and national resources for the LGBTQ community, with LGBTQ resources on a variety of topics, including homelessness and housing, domestic violence and sexual assault, and health. April 25, 2018 | News Release
Four Mile Run Valley Policy Framework Hearings set for May
The Four Mile Run Valley planning process marks the first time the County has coordinated developing an Area Plan with a Park Master Plan. April 24, 2018 | News Release
Capital Bikeshare Coming to Gravelly Point, Theodore Roosevelt Island
The Capital bikeshare stations on National Park Service land will serve riders along the popular Mt. Vernon trail April 24, 2018 | News Release
Arlington Honors Outstanding Park Volunteers
This year's Bill Thomas Award recipients, who have led service projects, helped expand field use, and promoted open space, were honored by the County Board in a ceremony April 24. April 21, 2018 | News Release
Former Red Cross Headquarters Site to be Redeveloped
The redevelopment approved by the County Board will add affordable housing on the former Red Cross site. April 21, 2018 | News Release
Arlington County Board Adopts FY 2019 Budget
Unanimously approves $1.276 billion balanced budget No increase in real estate tax rate $500.8 million transfer to Schools includes more ongoing funding $1.6 million more for public safety pay raises than included in proposed budget The Arlington County Board today adopted a $1.276 billion balanced General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2019 that includes no […] April 21, 2018 | News Release
A Better Dawson Terrace Park
The County Board approved a $1.5 million contract to upgrade Dawson Terrace Park. April 21, 2018 | News Release
Replacing South Arlington Ridge Road Water Main
The County Board awarded nearly $10 million worth of water and sewer infrastructure contracts. April 20, 2018
Planning Director Bob Duffy Elected to Prestigious College of Fellows
A formal induction ceremony took place Sun., April 22 at the American Planning Association National Conference in New Orleans. April 19, 2018