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County Board Chairman J. Walter Tejada delivers the 2013 State of the County Address to the Arlington Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Arlington on June 11.

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

2013 Volunteer Awards

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 speaking at the Arlington Public Library for the annual Arlington Reads event.

Dinaw Mengestu at Arlington Public Library

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

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.

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.

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.

2013 Women of Vision Awards

2013 Women of Vision Awards

Women of Vision awards are presented each year by the Arlington County Commission on the Status of Women as part of the March celebration of Women’s History Month.

USS Arlington Sponsor’s Reception

USS Arlington Sponsor’s Reception

Arlington is proud of its namesake, the Navy’s new ship “USS Arlington.” The ship will be commissioned at Naval Station Norfolk in early April.

Martha Ann Miller, Author and Centenarian

Martha Ann Miller, Author and Centenarian

101-year-old Martha Ann Miller, author of “The First Century, and Not Ready for the Rocking Chair Yet” talks at the Arlington (VA) Public Library.

Sara Heisey Receives Hunter Award

Sara Heisey Receives Hunter Award

Sara Heisey received the James. B. Hunter Human Rights Awards, held in Arlington VA on Dec. 13, 2012

Wakefield HS Upstanders Receive Hunter Award

Wakefield HS Upstanders Receive Hunter Award

Wakefield High School Project Upstanders received James B. Hunter Human Rights Award on Dec. 13, 2012.

W-L HS Best Buddies Club Receive Hunter Award

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.

Kip Laramie Receives Hunter Human Rights Award

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.

Judith Heuman Gives Keynote at Hunter Awards

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.

James B. Hunter Human Rights Awards 2012

James B. Hunter Human Rights Awards 2012

The James B. Hunter Human Rights Awards were held on Dec. 13, 2012.