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Arlington County's Continuum of Care invites you to the in-person Dec. 8 Community Briefing on upcoming funding and policy changes for homeless services. Learn how you can help shape solutions and support vulnerable neighbors during this critical time.
www.arlingtonva.us/Government/D...
Promotional banner for an Arlington County Continuum of Care community meeting discussing upcoming changes to funding and services for the homeless. Features a group of diverse individuals smiling and standing together, a QR code, and meeting details including dates and location. Arlington County logo visible in the QR code for more information.
December 7, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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There will be various road closures this weekend. Check out which streets to avoid (and where you can catch a peak at Santa Claus 🎅 🛷 🚓) https://www.arlingtonva.us/About-Arlington/Newsroom/Articles/2025/TRAFFIC-ALERT-Planned-Road-Closures-for-December-6-2025
TRAFFIC ALERT: Planned Road Closures for December 6, 2025
The Arlington County Police Department will conduct road closures to accommodate The Lodge 2025, The 2025 Jingle Bell 5K and A Very Village Holiday.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Find perfect gifts and support library programs. 📚🎁✨
Join us at the Central Library on Dec. 6 from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., for the Holiday Pop-Up Book Shop. Enjoy great deals on books, games and puzzles—plus a free gift wrapping station. https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/15004840
Promotional poster for a Holiday Pop-Up Book Shop event at Central Library on December 6, featuring an overhead view of hands holding a wrapped book with decorative berries and leaves.
December 5, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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Arlington County is under a Winter Weather Advisory today, December 5, until 4 PM. Cold temperatures, ice, and snow are possible. Find free County places to keep warm & winter storm preparedness tip: arlingtonva.us/BePrepared ❄️
Image displaying a 'Arlington Alert' notification for a Winter Weather Advisory with a caution symbol and snowflakes in the background.
December 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Arlington County is reviewing a proposal to build 47 townhouse units and a new public space at 2134 N. Taylor Street. Review project materials and provide input on land use, architecture, parking, and other topics by Dec. 10! https://publicinput.com/c74755
Image for Arlington Virginia featuring an architectural rendering of a new development project on Taylor Street in the Waverly Ridge neighborhood. The left side displays text inviting public feedback by December 10th. Visit link for details.
December 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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There's still time! Sharing your feedback will shape the guidance for future transportation projects. Together, we can better connect people to the places they need to get to safely, equitably, and efficiently for years to come.🚶🚲🚌🚗
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Promotional graphic for Arlington's Transportation Future feedback campaign. Includes a message, "It's not too late!" and a reminder to share feedback by "Sunday, December 7". Features various transportation icons and the website link "arlingtonva.us/TransportationFuture".
December 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Are you looking to hone your skills, try something new, or stay active in the colder months?! @arlparksrec has something for everyone in the Winter ENJOY Arlington Catalog. Registration begins at noon Dec. 2-4! ArlingtonVA.us/enjoy 🧶 🦉 🏊 🎨 🎾
Cover of the Arlington Winter 2026 Guide to Recreation featuring a joyful child wearing a winter hat looking up at falling snow. The cover includes text about registration dates for various recreational and history programs, along with the National Gold Medal Award logo for excellence in parks and recreation.
December 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Today is #GivingTuesday! Thank you for making the season a little brighter for our most vulnerable neighbors 🫂 💗✨
https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/DHS/Public-Assistance/Holiday-Giving-Program-aka-Secret-Santa
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December 2, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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We need your input to create a new transportation plan that will better address the community’s transportation needs. Weigh in by December 7 to help plan for the future of transportation in Arlington! 🚌 🚏 🚗 🚲 👣
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Promotional graphic for Arlington, Virginia's Transportation Future initiative. It features a multicolored geometric background with text inviting viewers to view and provide feedback on transportation policies, modal and curb lane use via online platforms, pop-up events, or open houses. Notable symbols include a bicycle, car, bus, and pedestrian. Visit arlingtonva.us/TransportationFuture for more details.
November 30, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Woah-HO-HO 🎅 Arlington Police will personally escort Santa's sleigh to the 2025 Fill the Cruiser Toy Drive collection event on Dec. 6. Check out Rudolph’s Route to catch a glimpse of this extra special escort!
TRAFFIC ALERT: Police Escort Santa to “A Very Village Holiday”
Santa is on his way to make sure the last 2025 Fill the Cruiser Toy Drive collection on Saturday, December 6 at The Village at Shirlington’s “A Very Village Holiday” event is joyful and merry!
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November 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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You loved tracking Taylor Drift, Clearopathra, & Melton John on our storm response map last year ❄️ Submit your creative names for our fleet of snowplows and salt trucks by Nov. 30!
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Name that Plow! Returns for 2025 Winter Season
Another season of could-be snow means Arlington seeks fresh names for its fleet of storm-response plows and salt trucks.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving! Today, we are especially grateful for the community members, organizations, businesses, & team members that make Arlington so wonderful. 🧡🤎💛
Gov. offices & services are operating on modified schedules on Nov. 27 & 28. https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Topics/Holiday-Schedule
Happy Thanksgiving greeting with autumn leaves border from Arlington County. Below the greeting, text states that Arlington County Government offices and services will operate on modified schedules on November 27 and November 28.
November 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Celebrate Small Business Saturday by shopping local 🛍️ With Arlington’s Open Rewards program, you’ll get double the rewards on Nov. 29 at participating businesses 🥳
Open Rewards
Through it's new Open Rewards program, BizLaunch is offering shoppers 5% rewards for every purchase made at local businesses through the holidays.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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BEEP BEEP! 🚌🚏 We want to hear from YOU, Arlington! Let us know how you think ART bus service could be improved by Nov. 30! http://gowba.info/ARTSurvey2025
An Arlington Transit bus in an urban setting with speech bubbles above it saying "WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK!" accompanied by three emoticons—a red frowning face, a yellow neutral face, and a green smiling face. Un cartel de Arlington Transit con globos de diálogo que dicen "QUEREMOS" y "¡TU OPINIÓN!" sobre un fondo borroso de un autobús urbano. Debajo hay tres caras emoji, una roja frunciendo el ceño, una amarilla neutral y una verde sonriente.
November 25, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Arlington County Government offices and services will be operating on modified schedules for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thu., Nov. 27 and Fri., Nov. 28, 2025. 🥧🍂
Details: https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Topics/Holiday-Schedule
Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule announcement showing autumn leaves and pumpkins on a green background. It states that Arlington County Government Offices & Services will be operating on modified schedules on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, 2025.
November 25, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Big changes are coming to federal homelessness programs—and they will impact Arlington. Join us for a community briefing to learn what’s changing, what it means for our neighbors, and how you can help. Dec 4 (Virtual) | Dec 8 (In-Person) www.arlingtonva.us/Government/D...
Advertisement for Arlington County Continuum of Care community meeting discussing upcoming changes in funding for homeless services. Includes a group photo of diverse individuals smiling, meeting details, QR code for additional information, and contact information. Logo of Arlington County, Virginia, is also featured.
November 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Arlington residents: Your voice matters. The County Board continues its review of the draft charter for a Form of Government Advisory Panel in December.
Share your feedback by Dec. 1 at noon: bit.ly/4rlzHoY
Learn more: www.arlingtonva.us/Government/C...
November 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Provide feedback by Sunday, November 30 to help us ensure signs in outdoor public spaces (e.g., sidewalks, medians, rights-of-way, parks, schools) reflect community needs and values. https://publicinput.com/e15276
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November 24, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Save the Environment 🌧️ Save Some Money 💸
The Stormwater Utility credit application period is now open! Apply for credits through Jan. 31, 2026, for eligible activities taken in 2025. Learn more at arlingtonva.us/StormwaterUtility
Promotional image from Arlington, Virginia, announcing the opening of the Stormwater Utility Credit Application from November 1 to January 31. It features a cartoon umbrella with eyes, smiling under rain. Visit arlingtonva.us/stormwaterutility for more information.
November 23, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Your feedback drives Arlington’s Transportation Future. Would these draft networks give you more options for getting around? Learn more about the refreshed transportation plan and share your thoughts online. 🚲 🚌 🚗 👣 ArlingtonVA.us/TranportationFuture
Promotional graphic for Arlington's Transportation Future project, urging viewers to share feedback by December 7. Includes a map of Arlington, Virginia, icons for biking and bus services, and a link to Arlington's website arlingtonva.us/TransportationFuture for more details.
November 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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We're looking for your feedback about a Special General Land Use Plan regarding redevelopment scenarios for 2847 Wilson Blvd. Share your thoughts by Sunday, Nov. 23! https://publicinput.com/x02476
2847 Wilson Boulevard: Feedback on Special Land Use Study Document - PublicInput
A General Land Use Plan (GLUP) amendment can be requested to accommodate the development of a property. A Special GLUP Study is needed when there is insufficient existing planning guidance for the sub...
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November 21, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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It's the season of giving! Get in the spirit by donating new, unwrapped toys to ACPD's Fill the Cruiser Toy Drive! Your kindness will benefit children in need across Arlington 🧸❤️ https://www.arlingtonva.us/About-Arlington/Newsroom/Articles/2025/Police-Host-the-11th-Annual-Fill-the-Cruiser-Toy-Drive
Promotional poster by the Arlington Police Department for the "Fill the Holiday Cruiser Toy Drive". The event aims to collect new, unwrapped toys for children in need. The poster includes dates, times, and locations for the events and stationary drop locations. Includes an illustration of a police cruiser filled with gifts and holiday decorations.
November 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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We're developing one park master plan for Maury Park, Herselle Milliken Park, and Gum Ball Park. Join us for an open house on Nov. 20 or walking tour Nov. 22 to learn more & weigh in! 🛝 🌳 👣 https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Projects/Project-Types/Parks-Projects/Three-Urban-Parks-Project
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November 19, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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DEADLINE EXTENDED! 📢 Arlington County’s biennial design awards program, DESIGNArlington, is accepting submissions for great design in architectural, historic preservation, landscape and public art projects. Apply by Friday, Nov 21, at 5 pm! www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
DESIGNArlington Awards Program
DESIGNArlington is a biennial awards program that recognizes excellence in design, showcasing distinctive projects in our community.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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With the holidays coming, you may find yourself online even more--buying the perfect gifts, finding festive events, looking for directions, & more. Join a free class on Dec. 9 on how to keep your personal data safe in the digital world 💻💳📱🪪
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Promotional graphic titled 'Protecting Your Personal Data Online' featuring an individual using a laptop. Includes icons for WiFi, security, and digital technology, details about a free session at Arlington Mill Community Center being held on December9 from 6-7:30 pm, along with a QR code.
November 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM