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  • Borromeo Housing –Raise the Roof

    Members of Arlington’s Teen Network Board joined with volunteers from Rebuilding Together to make much-need repairs to Borromeo Housing’s home for teen mothers.

  • USS Arlington

    Five years after its keel was laid down the USS Arlington finally sailed into its home port of Norfolk Virginia where it was commissioned into active service in the United States Navy. It was a memorable and moving beginning to what Arlington officials hope is a long relationship.

  • 2013 Volunteer Awards

    Thousands of individuals volunteer with Arlington County programs. Our volunteers’ contributions are enormous: they strengthen our community and enable the County to be more responsive to our residents.

  • Dinaw Mengestu at Arlington Public Library

    Dinaw Mengestu reads from and discusses his novel, “The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears”.

  • Warm Weather Home Safety: 7 Tips to Stay Safe

    Arlington is a safe community, but criminal activity does occur, especially in warm weather, when unlocked doors and open windows can prove tempting. Here are some safety tips from the Arlington County Police Department.

Learn About Our Programs

Learn About Our Programs

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Special Ops

Special Ops

The men and women of Arlington’s Special Operations Section come together to provide an escort for the President of the United States, negotiate with hostage takers, and help children cross the street to get to school.  In this segment of ‘upclose’, we find out why this diverse group are in one section, and what motivates [...]

Office of the Magistrate

Office of the Magistrate

Ever wonder what the role of the magistrate in Arlington county is? Magistrates are independent judicial officers who work directly for the Supreme Court of Virginia.

Jogging Trails: 7 Tips to Stay Safe

Jogging Trails: 7 Tips to Stay Safe

Arlington has safe and beautiful trails for biking, running, and walking. As the days get longer, people of all ages spend more time outside – and this includes criminals, too. Here are some safety tips if you are using the trails in our area.

E-CARE

E-CARE

Each year many of us have stuff in our homes that we don’t need any more but don’t know what to do with. Well Arlington’s Dept., Environmental Services have a solution, it’s called E-CARE.

Tyler Cowen, author of "An Economist Gets Lunch: New Rules for Everyday Foodies", speaks at the Arlington Public Library.

Tyler Cowen: An Economist Gets Lunch

Tyler Cowen, author of “An Economist Gets Lunch: New Rules for Everyday Foodies” speaks on the art of ordering food at ethnic restaurants.

The USS Arlington (LPD 24) at her commissioning ceremony on April 6 2013.

USS Arlington Commissioning Ceremony

The USS Arlington (LPD 24) was commissioned on April 6, 2013, at Naval Station Norfolk. She is named in commemoration of the September 11, 2001 attacks. Steel taken from the Pentagon after the September 11 attacks will be displayed aboard.

Valerie Tripp visits Cherrydale Branch Library

Valerie Tripp visits Cherrydale Branch Library

American Girls author Valerie Tripp recently visited the Cherrydale Library and discussed where the ideas for the stories came from, the creative process, research and the joys of writing.

Stormwater Permit

Stormwater Permit

Virginia State officials were in Arlington County listening to public comment about a draft permit that the county needs in order to discharge stormwater into local waterways.  These permits include requirements for the locality to reduce water pollution as much as possible, through a variety of programs.  Arlington’s current permit  is now up for renewal and [...]

Rt.50 and Courthouse Bridge Project

Rt.50 and Courthouse Bridge Project

The Virginia Department of Transportation project on Arlington Boulevard is replacing the aging Courthouse Road bridge. It’s improving safety and access to Route 50 at Courthouse Road and 10th Street.

Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Proclamation

Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Proclamation

March is Including People with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Month, and Arlington County held a special ceremony to recognize individuals in our community who have provided exemplary service.