Tag: arlington_county_government
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Arlington County Board to Weigh Zoning Change for Affordable Housing, $4.26M in Neighborhood Projects
Arlington County Board's October 2026 meetings will take up a zoning resolution tied to state affordable housing legislation, $4,264,000 for five neighborhood projects and the 2027 state legislative package.
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Arlington's Fall E-CARE Drop-off Returns Saturday, Oct. 17
Arlington County's Fall 2026 E-CARE event offers residents free drop-off of electronics, household hazardous materials, bikes and Halloween costumes on Saturday, Oct. 17.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEnergy Arlington CountyE-CARERecyclingHousehold Hazardous MaterialsHalloween Costume Drop-offBikes for the WorldSolid Waste BureauArlington County GovernmentReston
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Arlington Circuit Court Mails 35,000 Juror Questionnaires for 2027 Service
Arlington Circuit Court has begun its annual juror qualification process, mailing questionnaires to about 35,000 randomly selected residents of Arlington County and Falls Church City for 2027 jury duty.
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Traffic Alert: Road Closures Announced for 42nd Annual Army Ten-Miler in Arlington
Arlington County announces extensive road closures around the Pentagon, Crystal City and Rosslyn for the 42nd Annual Army Ten-Miler on October 11, 2026, with Metro opening early for runners and spectators.
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Arlington Adds 10 School Zone Speed Cameras, Bringing PhotoSPEED Total to 35
Arlington County expands its PhotoSPEED school zone camera program to 35 locations for 2026-27, with ticketing at existing sites starting August 31 and a 30-day warning period for new cameras.
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Arlington Parks and Recreation Earns Fifth CAPRA Accreditation
Arlington County's Department of Parks and Recreation received its fifth consecutive CAPRA accreditation, placing it among just 222 accredited park agencies nationwide out of 10,000.
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Arlington Library to Unveil 'Stumbling Stone' Honoring Two Enslaved Women
Arlington Public Library will dedicate a stumbling stone for enslaved African Americans Bess and Nann on Oct. 3, followed by free African American genealogy workshops on Nov. 21.
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Anna Maynard Named Head of Arlington Office of Human Rights as County Manager Proposes New Enforcement Structure
Arlington County Manager Mark Schwartz appoints Anna Maynard to lead the Office of Human Rights permanently and proposes splitting EEO and fair housing enforcement into two new offices.
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Arlington and Alexandria Join Forces to Intervene in $67 Billion Dominion-NextEra Merger
Arlington County and the City of Alexandria have signed a joint agreement to intervene in the State Corporation Commission review of NextEra's $67 billion acquisition of Dominion Energy.
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Arlington Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting at House Party That Injured Five
Five people were shot inside an Arlington View home after a dispute at a house party. Police are searching for a suspect described as a Black male wearing denim.
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Arlington County Board Approves 88-Unit Langston Boulevard Condo Project, Adopts Vision Zero Plan
Arlington County Board approves an 88-unit condo at the former Air & Space Force Association site, adopts a five-year Vision Zero plan, and denies a live entertainment permit for Big Tony's.
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Traffic Alert: Road Closure Announced for 2026 Rosslyn Fall Fest
Arlington police will close N. Oak Street between Wilson and Key Boulevards on Saturday, October 3, 2026, for the Rosslyn Fall Fest, with parking restricted and violators ticketed and towed.
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Arlington County Board Directs Release of Police-Involved Shooting Video by October 16
Arlington County Board orders the County Manager to release video of the May 8 police-involved shooting death of Shawn Valn by October 16, with a public update set for October 17 if delayed.
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Traffic Alert: Road Closures Announced for 2026 Clarendon Day
Arlington County Police will close several Clarendon streets from 3 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2026, for Clarendon Day, urging attendees to use Metro.
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Arlington County Earns Silver Charging Smart Status for EV Readiness
Arlington County receives Charging Smart Silver designation for EV-friendly policies, with 51 Level 2 charging ports at nine locations as National Drive Electric Month runs Sept. 11 to Oct. 12, 2026.
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Arlington County Board Orders Removal of 41 Flock Safety Cameras
Arlington County Board directs the County Manager to discontinue Flock Safety technology, ordering removal of 41 cameras and deletion of data not needed for active criminal investigations.
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Arlington County Board to Weigh 88-Unit Langston Boulevard Condo, Vision Zero Plan and Big Tony's Permit
Arlington County Board meets Sept. 19 and 22 to consider an 88-unit condo at the former AFA site, a five-year Vision Zero Action Plan update, and a use permit for live entertainment at Big Tony's.
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Traffic Alert: Road Closures Announced for 2026 Samuel Beckett's Celtic Festival in Shirlington
Arlington police will close Campbell Avenue in Shirlington from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on September 19, 2026, for the Samuel Beckett's Celtic Festival, with parking restricted and violators ticketed and towed.
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Traffic Alert: Road Closures Announced for 2026 Rosslyn Jazz Fest
Arlington County Police announce road closures and parking restrictions for the 2026 Rosslyn Jazz Fest on September 12. Motorists should seek alternate routes, and attendees are encouraged to use public transport.
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Arlington Police to Host Community Coffee with a Cop Events in October 2026
Arlington County Police Department invites residents to two 'Coffee with a Cop' events on October 7, 2026. Meet officers, ask questions, and build community relationships over coffee at Starbucks locations in Clarendon and Penrose.
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Arlington County Board Intervenes in Dominion/NextEra Merger
The Arlington County Board voted to intervene in the proposed $67 billion Dominion Energy and NextEra merger. Citing concerns over rising energy bills, affordability, and climate commitments, the Board aims to protect residents' interests during the regulatory review process.
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Arlington County Announces Modified Labor Day Schedule
Arlington County Government offices will observe modified schedules for Labor Day on September 7, 2026. Trash and recycling collection will proceed as usual, while parking meters will not be enforced.
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Suspect Arrested in Colonial Village Carjacking
A Washington, DC woman, Leah Elaine Johnson, 26, has been arrested for a carjacking in Arlington's Colonial Village. She faces charges from Arlington County Police and Washington Metropolitan Airports Authority Police after being detained with the stolen vehicle.
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Arlington County Launches New Grants and Strategic Plan to Combat Food Insecurity
Arlington County marks Hunger Action Month with new Food Security Grants and an updated 2026-2030 Strategic Plan. These initiatives aim to strengthen food access, build a resilient local food system, and address the rising challenge of food insecurity for thousands…
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Arlington Police Warn Residents of Rising Scams, Offer Prevention Tips
The Arlington County Police Department is alerting residents to common scams like fake warrants, bank fraud, and spam texts. Learn how to recognize, avoid, and report these fraudulent activities to protect your personal and financial information.
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Arlington County Urges Residents to Prepare for Emergencies During National Preparedness Month
Arlington County highlights National Preparedness Month, encouraging residents and businesses to make emergency plans, build kits, and sign up for alerts to enhance community resilience against unexpected events.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEducation Arlington CountyNational Preparedness MonthEmergency PreparednessDisaster PreparednessCommunity ResiliencePublic SafetyWilliam FlaglerArlington County GovernmentReston
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Arlington Circuit Court Begins 2027 Juror Qualification Process
Arlington Circuit Court and Falls Church City residents will receive juror qualification questionnaires starting in September for 2027 jury duty. Online submission is encouraged, with a 10-day response deadline.
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Arlington Announces Extensive Road Closures for 24th Annual 9/11 Memorial 5K
Arlington County Police will close major roads around the Pentagon and Crystal City on September 5, 2026, for the 24th Annual 9/11 Memorial 5K. Motorists should expect delays and use alternate transport.
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Arlington Police Launch 2026 Back-to-School Transportation Safety Campaign
Arlington County Police are launching a high-visibility transportation safety campaign for the 2026-27 school year, focusing on school zones, PhotoSPEED cameras, and Vision Zero improvements to ensure student safety.
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Arlington County Expands School Zone Speed Safety Camera Program for 2026-27 School Year
Arlington County is enhancing student safety by adding 10 new speed safety cameras, bringing the PhotoSPEED program total to 35 for the 2026-27 school year, with enforcement beginning August 31 after a 30-day warning period for new locations.
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