The Arlington County Board will give guidance to the County Manager on constructing his Proposed FY 2022 Budget, hold a public hearing on the FY 2021 General Assembly Legislative priorities, and consider dozens of items at its November 2020 Meeting..
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Arlington Introduces New Open Data Portal
Arlington County today unveiled a new Open Data Portal (https://data.arlingtonva.us) with several benefits and features that make it easier than ever to access and use Arlington data. The new portal, a centerpiece of the County’s Open Government Program, builds upon the first open data solution that launched in 2016.
Arlington Named Top Digital County for 2020
This marks the fourth time Arlington has received the top spot for its 150,000-249,999 population category.
Arlington County Grants $500,000 to Provide Free High-Speed Internet to Students in Need
A joint County/School Internet Essentials Grant Program will provide broadband internet access to Arlington Public Schools (APS) students in need.
County Board Accepts $20.66 Million Federal COVID-19 Grant
The Arlington County Board took a number of actions related to the County’s COVID-19 pandemic response at its May Meeting.
May County Board Meeting Agenda Highlights
The Arlington County Board will consider and act on dozens of items at its May 2020 Meeting.
New Wi-Fi Hot Spots Help Arlington Residents to Connect During COVID-19
Access to the ArlingtonWireless network is now available at the Central Library and Columbia Pike Library parking lots.
Arlington Awarded $300,000 Grant to Improve Health and Human Services Data Systems
Arlington’s Department of Human Services (DHS) received a $300,000 grant from the Kresge Foundation to improve the agency’s data systems.
Do This One Thing First to Stay Safe Online
October is National Cyber Security Awareness month and a great time to learn how to better protect ourselves online.
Online Permitting Coming to Arlington Sept. 9
More than 30 permits will move from paper applications and in-person payments to the virtual system, eliminating the need for customers to visit County offices to complete these transactions.