AFAC is the 2021 Recipient of the Summer Reading Challenge Donation, a partnership between two County departments bridge reading, digital equity and community service.
Arlington Announces New Stakeholder Group for Behavioral Health Crisis Response
The stakeholder group will help implement the requirements of Virginia’s Marcus-David Peters Act, which creates a statewide mental health alert system to ensure behavioral health experts respond to people in crisis.
Arlington Takes Next Steps in Race and Equity Work
The County has released the first two 15-year spans of a comprehensive online timeline of Arlington’s racial history and will host an interactive community discussion July 21.
Arlington Kicks Off Environmental Review for Crystal City-National Airport Multimodal Connection
Arlington County, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), has initiated a study to explore the possibility of providing a multimodal connection between Crystal City and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). An online community meeting on July 15 will serve as the public kick-off for the study, which is anticipated to take […]
Active Duty Military Families to Receive Free Admission at Long Bridge Aquatics and Fitness Center
The partnership was made possible thanks to a donation from The Boeing Company and an agreement signed by Arlington County and the USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore.
County Board Approves Process to Choose New Logo
Arlington is beginning a community process to find a new logo for the County’s visual identity, and seeking public comment on a proposed new policy and process for naming and renaming County streets, parks, buildings, and more.
Arlington County Comments on Settlement Agreement Between Purple Ethiopian Lounge and Virginia Alcohol and Beverage Control Commission
Today, Arlington County officials were informed of a settlement agreement reached between the management of the Purple Restaurant and Lounge and the Virginia ABC. Arlington County is not a party to this settlement.
‘When Our Country Needs Us, You Step Forward’: Volunteering During the COVID-19 Pandemic
A retired Colonel and Arlington resident recounts the months he spent in service to those County residents most in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apply to Neighborhood College Starting Aug. 3
As the pull of profound issues and recent events elicits a rising tide of activism, equip yourself to drive positive change in your community through Arlington’s free Neighborhood College program. Applications for the Fall 2020 Session open Monday, Aug. 3, 2020.
Arlington’s Chief of Police will Retire in September after 30 Years with ACPD
Chief Farr Retires after 30 Years Police Chief Murray “Jay” Farr announced that he would retire on September 4, after serving in the Arlington County Police Department for 30 years. Chief Farr has provided leadership as Arlington’s Chief of Police since May of 2015. During his time as Chief, he has focused on community engagement, […]