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To find general news items prior to 2009, visit our news release archive .
August 31, 2012

Arlington County Takes Additional Street Safety Precautions as Students Head Back to School

ARLINGTON, Va. – Responding to the Arlington Public School Board’s 2012-2013 transportation decision, Arlington County government today announced new measures to raise driver awareness and help ensure the safety of students and parents walking to County schools.
June 18, 2012

Arlington County Police Receive Crisis Intervention Team Award

Five members of the Arlington County Police Department have been recognized for their outstanding work in responding to calls that involve people in mental health crisis.
November 29, 2011

Dept. of Homeland Security Grants to Fund Anti-Terrorism Efforts in Arlington, Across Region

The Arlington County Board today authorized the County Manager to accept two grants from the Dept. of Homeland Security that will fund regional anti-terrorism efforts administered by the Arlington County Police Department.
April 26, 2011

Arlington County Board Amends Towing Ordinance

The Arlington County Board voted to amend the Trespass Towing Ordinance, requiring more information on towing signs and raising the maximum base towing fee to $125.
December 09, 2009

Federal Government Fully Reimburses Arlington’s Inauguration Expenses

Federal Government Fully Reimburses Arlington’s Inauguration Expenses
October 24, 2009

Arlington County Receives Federal Funding for Gang Prevention

A grant for $250,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice will help the County expand its gang prevention efforts, County Board Chairman Barbara Favola said today.
August 07, 2009

Arlington County Parking Ticket Appeals Process Gets Overhaul

Two new ways to request court date announced ARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington County Police Department today announced two new ways that persons who receive parking tickets may request a court date to contest the ticket without having to appear...

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