September 23, 2017 | News Release
Arlington Celebrates Completion of Four Mile Run Restoration
Arlington County and neighbors just south are marking the completed construction of the Four Mile Run Restoration Project. September 20, 2017 | News Release
MEDIA ALERT: Four Mile Run Restoration Ribbon Cutting, Sept. 23
Former Rep. Jim Moran, Arlington County Board Vice Chair Katie Cristol and County Board Member Libby Garvey will be among those celebrating completion of the Four Mile Run Restoration Project on Saturday. September 20, 2017 | News Release
County Board Bans Wild and Exotic Animals as Pets
The Board's action to ban wild and exotic animals as pets better aligns Arlington with neighboring jurisdictions on the issue. September 19, 2017 | News Release
Phoenix Bikes to Move to Arlington Mill Community Center
Phoenix Bikes, a homegrown non-profit, will rent retail space on the ground floor of Arlington Mill Community Center. September 19, 2017 | News Release
County Board Directs Manager to Develop Options on Increasing Field Capacity
The County Board has chosen not to light the Williamsburg fields at this time, directing the County Manager to develop options for increasing the County’s field capacity as part of the Fiscal Year 2019-2028 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). September 18, 2017 | News Release
Arlingtonians Invited to Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Roundtables
In a series of roundtables, the county's executive leadership team will be discussing budget priorities and challenges. September 16, 2017 | News Release
County Board Endorses New Lubber Run Community Center Design
The new Lubber Run Community Center design maximizes the site's green space while maintaining the building's core functionality. September 16, 2017 | News Release
Arlington Funds Legal Aid for Immigrants
The Legal Aid Justice Center will use a $100,000 one-time grant from the County to aid Arlington immigrants, refugees and mixed-status families. September 16, 2017 | News Release
Contracts Approved to Improve Washington Blvd. Trail, Demolish Crystal City Bridge
The projects will improve north-south trail connectivity and the Crystal City street network. September 16, 2017 | News Release
Arlington Plans October Revenue Bond Sale
The County plans the October revenue bond sale to finance large capital projects, including the purchase of the Buck Property and a new home for Head Start. September 14, 2017 | News Release
Claude Williamson Named Director of Arlington’s Community Planning, Housing and Development Department
Claude Williamson has been named Arlington County’s Director for Community Planning, Housing and Development after serving as acting director since March. September 9, 2017 | News Release
September 2017 County Board Meeting Agenda Highlights
The County Board will consider dozens of items at its September County Board Meeting. September 8, 2017 | News Release
Arlington Visitors Set New Spending Record in 2016
Arlington visitors generated $3.12 billion in local travel spending in 2016, up 2 percent from the previous year. September 7, 2017
Columbia Pike Transportation Pop Up Draws Crowd
More than 300 people enjoyed learning about their transportation options at a recent Columbia Pike event. September 6, 2017 | News Release
MEDIA ALERT: Arlington Remembers 9/11
The County’s annual 9/11 wreath-laying ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 11, at Courthouse Plaza. September 5, 2017 | News Release
Arlington County Board Statement on DACA Future
The Arlington County Board today expressed grave disappointment in President Trump's decision to end DACA. September 5, 2017
September is National Preparedness Month: Are You Prepared?
September is National Preparedness Month. What would you do if disaster struck? September 1, 2017
Helping Create Safer Routes to Arlington Schools
The new school year is just days away and Arlington’s Department of Environmental Services (DES) has worked hard all summer making the trip to class as safe as possible. DES has crafted a number of pedestrian and bicycle improvements to support Safe Routes to School, the national program to improve safety and accessibility in the […] August 28, 2017
Safety First for Four-Legged Loved Ones
Show the bond between you and your dog while out on walks: always use a leash, for safety and peace of mind. August 25, 2017 | News Release
Get Involved in Arlington’s Bike Plan Update
You can weigh-in on the Bike Plan update by taking our on-line survey, subscribing to updates or coming out to meet us. August 21, 2017
Arlington County/City of Falls Church 2018 Juror Qualification Process Begins in September
Questionnaires will be arriving in the mail in early September and must be filled out and returned within 10 days of receipt. August 18, 2017
County to Review Its Residential Permit Parking Zones; Moratorium Established
Arlington’s Residential Permit Parking system will undergo a thorough review and public engagement process as the County determines whether on-street supply and demand for parking is being met. August 17, 2017 | News Release
Arlington United Against Racism and Bigotry
The Arlington County Board's statement on the tragic events in Charlottesville, and next steps for our County. August 2, 2017 | News Release
UPDATE: CDC Test Confirms D.C. Bulldog Not Rabid
The dog had been seen at an Arlington veterinary clinic at a time when it could have been rabid. August 2, 2017 | News Release
VACo Honors Arlington’s Pioneering Energy Lending Library Program
Arlington's Energy Lending Library Program encourages residents to save energy. August 1, 2017 | News Release
Arlington Seeking People, Pets Who May Have Been Exposed to Rabid Dog
The rabid dog lived in Washington, DC, but was seen at an Arlington veterinary clinic. July 31, 2017 | News Release
Making Cherrydale’s Busy ‘Five Points’ Intersection Safer
A key Cherrydale intersection will be reworked and upgraded to make it safer for all to use. July 28, 2017 | News Release
Operation FirePaws Returns Aug. 1
The Arlington County Fire Department is holding Operation FirePaws donation drive for the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. July 27, 2017 | News Release
Arlington Welcomes State Department Decision to Extend Rosslyn Lease
The State Department's decision to extend its Rosslyn lease underscores the progress being made in one of Arlington's most vibrant urban villages. 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