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May 22, 2013

Off Duty Deputy Involved Shooting

Early Wednesday morning, May 22, the Arlington County Sheriff's Office was notified by the Alexandria Police Department that an off duty Deputy Sheriff had been involved in a shooting.  The deputy is a 17-year veteran of the Sheriff's Office and has been placed on administrative leave pending Alexandria PD's investigation.
May 22, 2013

Arlington County Sells $77 Million in IDA Revenue Bonds

Bonds sold in two negotiated sales Financing for 2020 14th Street North; refinancing of Buckingham Village 3 Refunding of prior debt saves  more than $1.8 million ARLINGTON, Va. --- Arlington County on Tuesday, May 21, issued $77 million of Revenue ...
Arlington County Board Honors Outstanding Arlingtonians
May 21, 2013

Arlington County Board Honors Outstanding Arlingtonians

The Arlington County Board today honored eight Outstanding County Volunteers for their efforts to strengthen the community and enhance the services the County government delivers. The services provided by Arlington volunteers are valued at over $7.5 million. The County Board also honored four Connect with Kids Champions.
May 21, 2013

Arlington County Board Approves Grant to Signature Theatre

The Arlington County Board today approved a $250,000 grant to award-winning Signature Theatre, continuing Arlington’s long-standing support for the nationally-recognized theater located in Shirlington.
May 21, 2013

Arlington County Exceeds AIRE 2012 Goal of 10% Emissions Reduction

Arlington County has met and exceeded the 2007 AIRE (Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy) goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from County government operations 10 percent by 2012 from a 2000 base. The County has achieved a reduction of 11.7 percent in its emissions, even as its services and facilities increased.
May 18, 2013

Corrected: Arlington County Board Adopts Revised Zoning Ordinance Regulations for Outdoor Cafes

The Arlington County Board today adopted amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to define the term “outdoor cafe”, allow outdoor cafes on private property to stay open year-round, and permit the playing of televisions and radios in outdoor areas.
May 18, 2013

Arlington County Board Adopts Reorganized, Reformatted and Easier to Use Zoning Ordinance

The Arlington County Board today adopted a new format for the Zoning Ordinance that will make it easier to use, understand and administer. No substantive changes were made.
May 18, 2013

Arlington County Board Approves Addition for Ashlawn Elementary School, Modifies Parking Requirements

The Arlington County Board today approved the addition of new classrooms and a media center for Ashlawn Elementary School, and a modification of parking requirements to allow off-site parking.
May 18, 2013

Arlington County Board Approves Contract to Rehab Aging Water Pipes

Authorizes $1.8 million Part of  ongoing preventive  maintenance program Rehabilitation extends life of mains, prevents costly repairs or replacement   ARLINGTON, VA – The Arlington County Board today authorized $1.8 million for the rehabilitation of ...
May 15, 2013

Holiday Closures for Memorial Day, May 27

Arlington County administrative offices, public libraries, courts, schools and nature centers will be closed on on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day. Trash and recycling will operate on a normal schedule. See more detailed schedule information on the webpage.
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