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 [...]
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.
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.
During the months of November and December, Arlington County collects leaves from residents who receive county curbside trash and recycling services.
Participation, Leadership, And Civic Engagement, or PLACE is County Board Chair Mary Hynes’ new initiative that will update ‘The Arlington Way’
George Mason University in Arlington was chosen as the venue to launch Startup Virginia. An effort to reach entrepreneurs, and give them the support they need.
Arlington’s 55+ programs include lots of classes that keep seniors physically fit. But studies have shown one of the most significant things seniors can do thrive in their old age is to keep mentally fit.
The Office of Emergency Management, or OEM, knows that having all that information is key in an emergency, and that’s why they developed the mobile app “Arlington Prepares.”
For years, residents living on or near Columbia Pike, a major east-west artery in south Arlington, have worked with County government on a comprehensive plan to build a more walkable, bikeable, transit-oriented Main Street.
More than 150 community volunteers and County staff went out into the streets to survey our County’s homeless population as part of the 100 Homes for 100 Homeless Registry Project.
The Department of Environmental Services is Arlington County’s largest department, and the programs and services it provides encompass some of Arlington’s most basic and it’s most sophisticated. Join us for a partial tour of all the work DES staff do to keep the county running smoothly.
The crisis intervention team, or CIT, has developed a multi step process that looks at each individual case along the entire criminal justice system and ensures that person receives the care and attention they need.
Arlington County, working with residents and businesses, recently approved a new 40 year development plan for Crystal Cityplan for Crystal City.
BizLaunch hosts nearly 40 workshops and seminars a year, all aimed at helping local small business owners. On the day Up Close came to visit, they were helping entrepreneurs hone their perfect pitch.
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