2013 State of the County Address
Arlington County Board Chairman J. Walter Tejada delivers the 2013 State of the County address on June 11, 2013
County Initiatives
Turtle Trot Training
Today 1 in 3 children in America is considered obese. That’s why it’s important for us to find fun and innovative ways to kids to move more. The Arlington County Parks & Recreation Department is finding lots of ways to help kids age into activity
May 29, 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
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
Sara Heisey Receives Hunter Award
Sara Heisey received the James. B. Hunter Human Rights Awards, held in Arlington VA on Dec. 13, 2012
Jan 04, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
Wakefield HS Upstanders Receive Hunter Award
Wakefield High School Project Upstanders received James B. Hunter Human Rights Award on Dec. 13, 2012.
Jan 04, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
W-L HS Best Buddies Club Receive Hunter Award
Washington-Lee High School’s Best Buddies Club received the James B. Hunter Human Rights Award.
Jan 04, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
Kip Laramie Receives Hunter Human Rights Award
John “Kip” Laramie received the James B. Hunter Human Rights Award in Arlington, VA on Dec. 13, 2012.
Jan 04, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
Judith Heuman Gives Keynote at Hunter Awards
Judith Heuman, Special Adviser, International Disability Rights for the U.S. Department of State, gave the keynote address at the 14th annual James B. Hunter Human Rights Awards.
Jan 04, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
James B. Hunter Human Rights Awards 2012
The James B. Hunter Human Rights Awards were held on Dec. 13, 2012.
Jan 04, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
Joint Budget Forum
Arlington County Manager Barbara Donnellan and Arlington Public Schools Superintendent Patrick Murphy sought community input at a joint forum on strategies for balancing the 2014 budget.
Jan 03, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
Chooser Cruiser
The Chooser Cruiser is a half taxicab/half police car designed to remind people engaging in holiday drinking that they have two possible ways to end their evening.
Nov 28, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Gathering PLACE
PLACE is an initiative to help more residents of Arlington VA get involved in local government decisions. It was launched in January by Board Chair Mary Hynes. We take a look at what has been happening since the launch, whether it really has helped people engage and what the future holds for Arlington’s PLACE.
Nov 21, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Penrose Square Ribbon Cutting
Arlington County celebrated the completion of Phase I of Penrose Square. The County’s newest square is 17,000 square feet and includes features that incorporate elements of Arlington’s vision of sustainability.
Nov 15, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
