Tag: arlington_county_government
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Arlington Parks and Recreation Wins Two Virginia Awards for Urban Agriculture and Festival Latinoamericano
Arlington County's Parks and Recreation department earned Virginia Recreation & Park Society honors for a girls' urban agriculture program and a marketing campaign that doubled Festival Latinoamericano attendance to 1,200+.
Politics and GovernmentHealthState GovernmentsAgricultureSocial IssuesEducation Arlington County Department of Parks and RecreationVirginia Recreation & Park SocietyUrban Agriculture Outreach ProgramFestival LatinoamericanoJane RudolphRichmond, VirginiaawardsArlington County GovernmentReston
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Arlington County and NOVA Parks to Host E-Mobility Trail Safety Events on Nov. 7
Arlington County and NOVA Parks will host free e-Mobility Trail Safety Outreach Events on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 1-3 p.m. at three locations, teaching trail laws and safe riding as crashes rise.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegal Arlington CountyNOVA ParksW&OD Traile-bike safetyVision ZeroMaureen CoffeyJustin WilsonArlington County GovernmentReston
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Arlington Public Health Adds PrEP to HIV Prevention Services
Arlington Public Health now offers daily oral PrEP, testing and counseling through its STI and Family Planning Clinic, available regardless of residence, immigration or insurance status on a sliding fee scale.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceSocial IssuesState Governments Arlington Public HealthPrEPHIV preventionArlington County Department of Human ServicesSTI testingDeidra D. ParrishLilibeth GrandasArlington County GovernmentReston
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Arlington Police Launch 12th Annual Fill the Cruiser Toy Drive
Arlington County Police are collecting new, unwrapped toys for children newborn to 17 through two collection events and a dozen drop box sites in November and December, with donations going to Toys for Tots.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Fill the Cruiser Toy DriveArlington County Police DepartmentToys for TotsArlington, Virginiatoy donationholiday charity driveMarine Corps ReserveArlington County GovernmentReston
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Arlington Releases Body Camera Video of Fatal May 7-Eleven Shooting
Shawn Valn, 33, was killed on May 8 after officers breached a back room at a Columbia Pike 7-Eleven and two officers opened fire; the Critical Incident Response Team's investigation continues.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentUSALegalSocial IssuesVirginia Arlington County BoardShawn Valnpolice-involved shootingbody-worn cameraspecial grand juryIndependent Policing Auditorpublic testimonyArlington County GovernmentRestonArlington County Police Departmentofficer-involved shootingColumbia PikeCritical Incident Response TeamAndy Penn7-Eleven
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Arlington Police Investigate Second Shots Fired Incident on S. Lowell Street
Seven parked cars and two homes were damaged in the October 22 gunfire, and detectives are working to determine whether it is linked to a shooting the night before that left a man hospitalized.
Law EnforcementConflictLegalSocial IssuesUSA Arlington County Police DepartmentS. Lowell Streetshots firedGreen Valley neighborhoodshooting investigationhome surveillance videoCrime SolversArlington County GovernmentRestonshootingGreen Valleycrime investigationArlington County
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Crystal City Metro East Entrance Wins Envision Silver Award for Sustainable Design
The future Crystal City Metro East Entrance, opening Spring 2027, has earned an Envision Silver Award, the first Envision honor for any Metro station or Arlington County project.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentTransportationEnvironmentReal EstateState Governments Crystal City Metro StationEnvision Silver AwardInstitute for Sustainable InfrastructureArlington CountyWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthoritySustainable infrastructureTransit constructionArlington County GovernmentReston
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Arlington County Reopens Equity-Based Opportunities Grant for Nonprofit Proposals
Arlington County is accepting Opportunities Grant proposals from nonprofits serving the county until Dec. 11, 2026, after awarding $1.69 million to 31 nonprofits in the last cycle.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEconomy Arlington CountyOpportunities Grantnonprofitshuman servicesequity-based grantCounty BoardCynthia Liccese-TorresArlington County GovernmentReston
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Marine Corps Marathon Road Closures Announced for Arlington
Arlington County announces extensive road closures for the 51st Marine Corps Marathon on October 25, 2026, with police urging motorists to expect delays and use Metro.
SportLaw EnforcementTransportationUSAGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Marine Corps MarathonArlington CountyRoad ClosuresTraffic AlertRoute 110MetroPublic SafetyArlington County GovernmentReston
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Arlington Police Host Halloween Anti-Drunk Driving Event as Clarendon Road Closures Announced
Arlington County Police and WRAP host a free Halloween anti-drunk driving outreach event on October 31, with Clarendon road closures, parking restrictions and free SoberRide and ART rides planned.
Law EnforcementTransportationUSASocial IssuesGeneral Politics Arlington County Police DepartmentHalloweendrunk drivingWashington Regional Alcohol ProgramClarendon road closuresSoberRidetraffic alertArlington County GovernmentReston
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Arlington Police Urge Residents to Use Drug Take Back Day to Dispose of Unwanted Medications
Arlington County police encourage residents to safely dispose of unused, unwanted and expired prescription medications on DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, with four permanent drop-off boxes open year-round.
HealthLaw EnforcementUSASocial Issues Drug Take Back DayArlington County Police DepartmentDrug Enforcement Administrationprescription medicationsArlington Countyopioid responsedrug disposalArlington County GovernmentReston
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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.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsReal EstateTransportationLegal Arlington County BoardArlington County Zoning Ordinanceaffordable housingArlington Neighborhoods Program2027 State General Assembly Legislative PackageVirginia General Assemblylocal governmentArlington County GovernmentReston
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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.
Law EnforcementLegalState GovernmentsUSA Arlington Circuit Courtjury dutyjuror questionnaireArlington CountyCity of Falls Churchjury scam2027 jury serviceArlington County GovernmentReston
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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.
SportLaw EnforcementTransportationUSAGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Army Ten-MilerArlington CountyRoad ClosuresPentagonCrystal CityRosslynTraffic AlertArlington County GovernmentReston
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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.
Law EnforcementTransportationEducationUSASocial Issues Arlington CountyPhotoSPEEDspeed safety camerasschool zoneVision ZeroArlington Public Schoolstraffic enforcementArlington County GovernmentReston
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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.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEducation Arlington CountyDepartment of Parks and RecreationCAPRA accreditationMatt de FerrantiJane RudolphNational Gold Medal AwardParkScore rankingsArlington County GovernmentReston
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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.
MediaUSAEducationSocial IssuesLegal Arlington Public LibraryStumbling StoneMemorializing the Enslaved in ArlingtonBlack Heritage Museum of ArlingtonAfrican American genealogyArlington County VirginiaArlington 250Arlington County GovernmentReston
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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.
Politics and GovernmentUSALaw EnforcementState GovernmentsLegalSocial IssuesEmployment and Labor Anna MaynardArlington CountyOffice of Human RightsMark SchwartzHuman Rights OrdinanceEqual Employment OpportunityFair HousingArlington County GovernmentReston
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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.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEnergyState GovernmentsLegalEconomy Arlington CountyCity of AlexandriaDominion EnergyNextEra EnergyState Corporation CommissionEnergy MergerVirginiaArlington County GovernmentReston
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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.
Law EnforcementUSALegal Arlington County Police DepartmentshootingArlington View neighborhoodhouse partycrimeVirginiapolice investigationArlington County GovernmentReston
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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.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsTransportationReal EstateLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Arlington County Board1501 Langston BoulevardVision ZeroBig Tony'sClarendon BallroomBuena Vidause permitArlington County GovernmentReston
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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.
Law EnforcementTransportationUSAGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Rosslyn Fall FestArlington County Police DepartmentRoad ClosureTraffic AlertArlington VirginiaMetroTowingArlington County GovernmentReston
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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.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentUSALegalSocial IssuesState Governments Arlington County BoardShawn ValnPolice-Involved ShootingBody-Worn Camera FootageArlington County Police DepartmentIndependent Policing AuditorTransparencyArlington County GovernmentReston
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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.
Law EnforcementTransportationUSAState GovernmentsSocial Issues Clarendon DayArlington CountyTraffic AlertRoad ClosuresWilson BoulevardClarendon Metro StationPublic SafetyArlington County GovernmentReston
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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.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentEnergyTransportationState GovernmentsClimate Change Arlington CountyCharging SmartElectric VehiclesNational Drive Electric MonthEV charging infrastructureCarbon Neutral Transportation Master PlanMatt de FerantiArlington County GovernmentReston
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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.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegal Arlington County BoardFlock SafetyMatt de FerrantiLicense Plate ReaderSurveillance CamerasData RetentionPublic SafetyArlington County GovernmentReston
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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.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsTransportationReal EstateLegalSocial Issues Arlington County Board1501 Langston BoulevardVision Zero Action PlanBig Tony'sAir & Space Force AssociationRosslyn Metro stationuse permitArlington County GovernmentReston
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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.
Law EnforcementTransportationUSASocial Issues Samuel Beckett's Celtic FestivalArlington County Police DepartmentShirlingtonCampbell AvenueRoad closureTraffic alertTowingArlington County GovernmentReston
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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.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentLaw EnforcementTransportationMusicGeneral Politics Rosslyn Jazz FestArlington CountyTraffic AlertRoad ClosuresGateway ParkPublic TransportationParking RestrictionsArlington County GovernmentReston