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.
Borromeo Housing –Raise the Roof
USS Arlington
2013 Volunteer Awards
Dinaw Mengestu at Arlington Public Library
Warm Weather Home Safety: 7 Tips to Stay Safe
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 [...]
May 21, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
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.
May 07, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
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.
Apr 25, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
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.
Apr 16, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
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.
Apr 11, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
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.
Apr 10, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
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.
Apr 10, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
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 [...]
Mar 27, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
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.
Mar 26, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
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.
Mar 20, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
