July 27, 2017 | News Release
Crystal City Pop-up Branch Library to Stay Open Into 2018
JBG and the County have partnered to extend the popular pop-up library for another six months past its original closure date. July 24, 2017 | News Release
Rosslyn Sector Plan Honored with Holzheimer Award
Arlington has won a major planning award named for the late Arlington Economic Development Director Terry Holzheimer. July 20, 2017 | News Release
Arlington Named Top Digital County for 2017
This is the second straight year that Arlington was named a Top Digital County. July 20, 2017 | News Release
County Board Authorizes Lubber Run Community Center Contract — Clarification
The County Board approved a contract for a new Lubber Run Community Center and deferred action on the concept design. July 19, 2017 | News Release
Arlington Seeks to Own Part of State Route 237
The County will ask the Commonwealth to transfer a stretch of Route 237, from Ballston to Courthouse, to County ownership. July 19, 2017 | News Release
Highlights from Tuesday, July 18 County Board Meeting
At its Tuesday, July 18 Recessed Meeting, the Arlington County Board took action on several items. Following are highlights from the items the Board voted on: South Carlin Springs Road Site to be Part of Virginia Hospital Center Land Deal County to Purchase South Glebe Road Building to House Head Start Program Arlington County […] July 19, 2017 | News Release
South Carlin Springs Road Site to be Part of Virginia Hospital Center Land Deal
The County Board has voted to notify Virginia Hospital Center that it wants the hospital's South Carlin Springs site as part of a land swap agreement. July 18, 2017 | News Release
County to Purchase South Glebe Road Building to House Head Start Program
The Arlington County Board has approved the purchase of a three-story office building at 2920 S. Glebe Road to house a Head Start program that will be displaced when the County transfers its Edison Center property to Virginia Hospital Center. July 18, 2017 | News Release
Arlington County Board Approves Arts Grants
The County Board has approved new arts grants made to organizations and individuals whose work enriches the cultural life of Arlington. July 17, 2017
Hive Alive! Arlington Abuzz with Rescue of Thousands of Bees
Some 70,000 bees have been saved by a bee-keeping couple working with the County to transfer the hive and honey out of a former office building in Nauck slated for demolition. July 15, 2017 | News Release
Highlights from Saturday, July 15, County Board Meeting
At its Saturday, July 15 County Board Meeting, the Arlington County Board took action on several items. Following are highlights from the items the Board voted on: County Board Approves Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Map Update County Board Approves New Crystal City Apartments Improvements Coming to Stratford and Thomas Jefferson Parks A Better Bridge for […] July 15, 2017 | News Release
County Board Approves New Crystal City Apartments
The County Board has green-lighted a new Crystal City apartments project at 2351 Jefferson Davis Highway that will advance the community's vision for the neighborhood. July 15, 2017 | News Release
Improvements Coming to Stratford and Thomas Jefferson Parks
The Arlington County Board has approved contracts to make the first significant improvements to Stratford Park since it was built more than 50 years ago, and to replace the synthetic turf surfacing at Thomas Jefferson Park community field. July 15, 2017 | News Release
A Better Bridge for North Carlin Springs Road
The Board voted to approve a contract to replace Arlington's most deteriorated bridge, on North Carlin Springs Road. July 15, 2017 | News Release
North Sycamore Street Slated for Improvements
The County Board has approved a Neighborhood Conservation project that will bring safety improvements to North Sycamore Street. July 8, 2017 | News Release
July 2017 County Board Meeting Agenda Highlights
The County Board will consider dozens of items at its July 2017 County Board Meeting. June 30, 2017 | News Release
County Manager Recommends Lighting Williamsburg Fields
The County Manager plans to bring his recommendations on lighting Williamsburg fields to the County Board in September. June 30, 2017 | News Release
New Look for Rosslyn Sidewalks
Arlington County partnered with the Rosslyn BID to develop a more urban, unified Streetscape Elements Plan for the neighborhood. June 28, 2017 | News Release
Arlington County Board Chair Highlights 20 Years of Progress
County Board Chair Jay Fisette lauds Arlington's progress and looks to its future at "State of the County" event. June 28, 2017
Celebrate the Nation’s Birthday at Arlington’s Annual Independence Day Blowout
America turns 241 years old next week but Arlington always has fresh ways to celebrate at its renowned annual national birthday party at Long Bridge Park. June 27, 2017 | News Release
MEDIA ALERT: Jay Fisette to Deliver State of the County Address
County Board Chair Jay Fisette will speak at the Arlington Chamber of Commerce's Crystal City event. June 26, 2017 | News Release
Holiday Closings – July 4, 2017 – Independence Day
Arlington County Government offices, courts, libraries & facilities will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, for Independence Day. Courts and DMV (including DMV Select) will also be closed on Mon., July 3, 2017. Trash & Recycling Collections – Normal Parking – Metered parking is not enforced but street parking near the US Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima), Long Bridge […] June 22, 2017
Drawing Millennials Into Arlington’s Civic Life
To find out what aspects of the community and local government interest millennials, County staff decided to ask them. June 20, 2017 | News Release
Williamsburg Neighborhood Conservation Plan Updated
The County Board accepted the neighborhood's first update of their Neighborhood Conservation Plan since 2000. June 20, 2017
County Board Approves Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Map Update
The County Board set public hearings in July for an updated map meant to protect environmentally sensitive areas near streams and he Chesapeake Bay. June 20, 2017 | News Release
Clubhouse, Indoor Batting Tunnels Coming to Barcroft’s Tucker Field
The County Board extended the 2011 agreement with George Washington University, and approved GW's clubhouse plan. June 17, 2017 | News Release
Intersection, Trail and Bridge Improvement Contracts
The Board voted to approve contracts that will improve intersections, bridges and much-used trails. June 16, 2017 | News Release
Carla de la Pava Wins Treasurers’ Association of Virginia’s President’s Award
Carla de la Pava is the first Arlington County Treasurer to win the President's Award. June 15, 2017
Return of the Native Plants, Hearty Calls to the Wild
As part of its Natural Resources Management Plan, Arlington has worked hard to remove invasive plants and add mostly natives - never invasives - to public spaces. June 15, 2017 | News Release
Army Opts Out of Land Exchange with Arlington County
The Army plans to use the entire former Navy Annex site, along Columbia Pike, to expand Arlington National Cemetery. June 12, 2017 | News Release
June 2017 County Board Meeting Agenda Highlights
The County Board will consider dozens of items at its June Meeting. The meeting is open to the public, broadcast live and live-streamed. June 7, 2017 | News Release
Arlington Welcomes International Travel Buyers and Media at IPW 2017
Hundreds of international travel buyers and media visited Arlington through County and regional events. June 7, 2017 | News Release
Arlington County Reaffirms Commitment to Climate Action
Arlington County announces its support for the Mayors National Climate Action Agenda and highlights its efforts to combat climate change and reduce energy use. June 7, 2017 | News Release
Gang Prevention Goals for Summer Soccer Tourney
Arlington’s 12th annual Gang Prevention Soccer Tournament takes place Sunday, June 25 at Washington-Lee High School, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 5, 2017 | News Release
Arlington Honors 2017 Women of Vision
Three extraordinary women are this year's Women of Vision honorees. Dr. Emma Violand-Sanchez received a lifetime achievement award. May 31, 2017 | News Release
Arlington Sells Bonds at 2.50% Interest Rate
Arlington County sold $185 million in bonds at a near-record low interest rate. May 25, 2017
It Takes a Steady Hand to Represent Arlington County
Arlington’s Alexis Zambrano is a proven “roadeo” star who doesn’t horse around, having now brought home silver to go with previous gold at the big regional “Equipment Roadeo” competition, sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic American Public Works Association. May 24, 2017 | News Release
Arlington’s Aaa /AAA/AAA Bond Ratings Reaffirmed
Arlington earns the coveted Triple-AAA rating for the 17th year in a row. May 23, 2017 | News Release
Highlights from Tuesday, May 23, County Board Meeting
The Arlington County Board took action on several items. May 23, 2017 | News Release
Arlington Funds Five Neighborhood Conservation Projects
The approved projects include street improvements, streetlights, intersection improvements and a neighborhood sign. May 23, 2017 | News Release
Arlington to Sell Up to $185 Million in Bonds in May
The County Board approved the sale of long-term bonds used to finance major capital projects. May 22, 2017
Being Stormwater-Wise to Protect the Flow of History
The Arlington Historical Society received StormwaterWise Landscape help from the County in dealing with Arlington's oldest house and its damp foundation. May 20, 2017 | News Release
Highlights from Saturday, May 20, County Board Meeting
Highlights include contract awards and upcoming public hearings. May 20, 2017 | News Release
Board Awards Contracts to Improve Arlington Blvd. Intersection Safety, Reduce Williamsburg Blvd. Stormwater Runoff
The County Board approved contracts to improve intersection access and safety on Arlington Boulevard at Irving Street and to reduce and filter stormwater runoff on Williamsburg Boulevard. May 20, 2017
Public Hearings Set for Sign Regulation Amendments, Rosslyn Streetscape Elements Plan
Public hearings to be held in June for Zoning Ordinance amendments regarding retail signage and the Rosslyn Streetscape Elements Plan. May 19, 2017 | News Release
County Board to Honor Neighborhood College Graduates
The County's Neighborhood College program has trained hundreds of residents to effectively advocate on behalf of their communities. May 19, 2017 | News Release
Share Your Views on Buck Property, 601 S. Carlin Springs Road
Arlington is asking for feedback on specific public use options for two sites. May 18, 2017 | News Release
Celebrating New Crystal City Multimodal Center
The new Crystal City Multimodal Center is located on 18th Street South, under the U.S. Route 1 bridge. May 16, 2017
Fight the Bite: With the Heat Come the Mosquitoes
As another season of warm weather settles in, Arlingtonians can resume the fight against disease-carrying nuisances with a few simple precautions. May 15, 2017 | News Release