ARLINGTON, Va. – The 2019 Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk for Arthritis will take place on Saturday, December 7, 2019. The Arlington County Police Department will conduct the following road closures in order to accommodate this event: South Joyce Street, between 15th Street South and Army Navy Drive, will be closed from 6:30 AM until 11:00 […]
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TRAFFIC ALERT: 14th Annual Turkey Trot 5K
The 14th Annual Turkey Trot 5K will take place on Thursday, November 28, 2019, with road closures in place from 6:30 a.m. until approximately 10:00 a.m. to accommodate the event.
Meet Arlington’s Feuerwehrmann
The Arlington County Fire Department recently welcomed a fellow firefighter from the Aachen Fire Department in Aachen, Germany.
Traveling Near or Far this Thanksgiving, Click It or Ticket
Everyone wants you to get to the Thanksgiving table safely, so it’s critical to practice safe driving habits, like buckling your seat belt.
TRAFFIC ALERT: 2019 Jennifer Bush-Lawson Memorial 5K
The Arlington County Police Department will conduct road closures on the morning of Saturday, November 23, 2019 for the 5th annual Jennifer Bush-Lawson Memorial 5K Race.
New Security Measure Implemented at County Detention Center
A new security measure that will prevent the smuggling prohibited items into the Arlington County Detention Center by people who are arrested is now in use.
Man Dies in Arlington County Detention Facility
Jitesh Patel, 43, died in the early hours of November 11, after he was found unconscious in his cell at the Arlington County Detention Facility.
Police Announce Arrest of Suspect in Boulevard Manor Shooting
The Arlington County Police Department is announcing the arrest of a Falls Church man for his role in last night’s shooting in the Boulevard Manor neighborhood.
Police Host Fill the Cruiser Holiday Toy Drive
Help make the holidays bright for Arlington County children in need by donating to the fifth annual Fill the Cruiser Holiday Toy Drive.
UPDATED: Four Mile Run Stream Advisory Lifted
Update 11/5/19: The source of the petroleum release has been mitigated and the impacted area has been cleaned up. The advisory to avoid contact with the stream has been lifted after monitoring the stream for several days. The County recommends residents resume adherence to its normal protective guidelines for interacting with urban streams. More information […]