April 22, 2012
Arlington County Board Adopts FY 2013 Budget
The Arlington County Board adopted a $1.052 billion General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 that includes a 1.3-cent increase in the real estate tax rate and additional funding for affordable housing, maintenance of County-owned facilities and infrastructure, employee compensation and core services.
Latest News
April 25, 2012
Arlington County Fire Marshal Urges Residents to Buy, Install, Maintain Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Citing the tragedy in Prince George’s County, where five adults apparently were killed Tuesday by carbon monoxide poisoning in an Oxon Hills home, Arlington County Chief Fire Marshal Daniel Fitch urged residents to buy, install and maintain life-saving carbon monoxide alarms.
April 24, 2012
Arlington County Board Names 2011 Bill Thomas Outstanding Park Service Volunteers Award Winners
A former teacher with a passion for urban agriculture and a garden club that founded and nurtures Rock Spring Park are the winners of Arlington County’s 2011 Bill Thomas Outstanding Park Service Volunteers Award. The award honors volunteers who make lasting contributions to Arlington’s parks and open spaces.
April 24, 2012
Arlington County Honors Nine 2012 Notable Trees
Arlington County honored nine “Notable” trees and their caretakers at today’s Board meeting. The Notable Tree Program is an initiative of the Arlington Beautification Committee that recognizes residents who maintain and preserve outstanding trees.
April 21, 2012
Arlington County Board Approves Westover Farmer’s Market
The County Board today approved a Use Permit for Westover Farmer’s Market, a new open-air market that will bring locally grown produce and other locally produced products to the Westover Village neighborhood. The market will open on May 6.
April 21, 2012
Arlington County Board Adopts FY 2013 Budget
The Arlington County Board today adopted a $1.052 billion General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 that includes a 1.3-cent increase in the real estate tax rate and additional funding for affordable housing, maintenance of County-owned facilities and infrastructure, employee compensation and core services.
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Police & Fire
May 15, 2012
Arlington County Police Officers Recognized for Help in Combating Car Theft During Award Ceremony
Law enforcement officers from Arlington County Police Department were recognized by the Virginia State Police (VSP) in the 2011 Law Enforcement Officer Award competition at a ceremony during the annual meeting of the Virginia Chapter of the International Association of Special Investigation Units (VA-IASIU) in Richmond on Thursday, May 10, 2012.
May 08, 2012
TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closures in Arlington for Bike DC
The Arlington County Police Department will close several streets in Arlington on Sunday, May 13, 2012. The road closures will begin at approximately 6 a.m. and will be closed until approximately noon.
May 02, 2012
Arlington County Crime Solvers Presents First Annual Detective of the Year Award
Earlier today, the Arlington County Crime Solvers presented Detective Christine Everest and Officer James O’Daniel of Arlington County Police Department with the first annual “Detective of the Year” award.
