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Celebrate July 4th at Long Bridge Park

Celebrate July 4th at Long Bridge Park

Celebrate 4th of July 2013 at Long Bridge Park. The event is free and open to all. Free shuttles will be available from Pentagon City and Crystal City Metro stations. July 4th at Long Bridge Park: a day of fun with whole family.

Turtle Trot Training

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

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.

GWU’s New Baseball field in Arlington

GWU’s New Baseball field in Arlington

Arlington County and George Washington University proudly celebrated the opening of Field #6 at Barcroft Park as an NCAA- level baseball stadium.

Arlington 2012

Arlington 2012

Reviewing a great 2012 year in Arlington.

Penrose Square Ribbon Cutting

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.

August 15, 2012

August 15, 2012

Arlington TV’s regular roundup of news and upcoming events.

Know Your… County Fair

Know Your… County Fair

We set David Gaines loose on the 36th annual Arlington County Fair.

July 25, 2012

July 25, 2012

Arlington TV’s regular roundup of news and upcoming events.

Arlington's Oldest Tree Damaged by Derecho Storm

Arlington Loses Oldest Tree in Storm

The Old Post Oak, Arlington’s oldest tree at 250 years, had to be removed after suffering severe damage during the June 29 Derecho storm.

After the Storm – Arlington County’s Emergency Response

After the Storm – Arlington County’s Emergency Response

Arlington County’s Emergency Operations Center kicks into action after June 29 Derecho

Celebrate July 4th at Long Bridge Park

Celebrate July 4th at Long Bridge Park

Celebrate July 4th at Arlington County’s Long Bridge Park. From noon to 8 pm, come enjoy some of the fun and games for the whole family.

Artscape: Wave Arbor

Artscape: Wave Arbor

Highlighting one of the newest pieces of public art in the county, Wave Arbor by Doug Hollis is a magnificent addition to skyline at Long Bridge Park.

Reopening of Yorktown Pool

Reopening of Yorktown Pool

NewsMakers covers the rededication of the renovated Yorktown Swimming Pool, available for use by Arlington students and residents.

Long Bridge Park Opening

Long Bridge Park Opening

NewsMakers covers the grand opening of Long Bridge Park in Arlington VA on November 5 2011.