Six Steps to a Better Arlington

The County’s new Six-Step Public Engagement Guide for Capital Projects aims to strengthen engagement and communication processes across government – for hundreds of capital projects. View a one-page snapshot, or check out the full guide. 

Persistent Women Who Forever Changed Arlington  The Center for Local History's new digital collection — Women’s Work: Stories of Persistence and Influence — profiles the women who made Arlington the community it is today.

Your Water Might Taste Different Next Week Arlington’s safe and dependable drinking water may taste slightly different as the regional supply system undergoes its annual spring cleaning.

Happy First Day of ... Spring?  Take a look at Winter Storm Toby in Arlington, including behind-the-scenes planning, and your photos from throughout the County. Report any storm-related issues using our Snow Issue Form.

Around Arlington

• Trash & recycling collection was canceled Wednesday, Mar. 21; Service resumes Thursday, with the collection schedule shifting by 24 hours
• Arlington County, now in HD!
• Do you frequent Crystal City? There's a proposed block plan under review — Learn what that means for the area, and weigh-in by March 28
• CLOSING FRIDAY: Share your input on The Four Mile Run Valley Draft Policy Framework
• Share your feedback on Arlington’s FY 2019 Proposed Budget
• Come to the public design workshop to learn about the proposed improvements located at N Veitch St and N Troy St 
• The County wants your input on recent street enhancements in Rosslyn
• Safely dispose of hazardous household materials, and recycle bikes, small metal items and much more at next weekend's E-CARE
• The County Auditor delivered his first report to the County Board
• Celebrate Women's History Month by creating your own Frida Kahlo inspired still life painting

Find a way to make a difference in your community, share feedback, or get involved

Mark Your Calendars

Mar. 22: Arlington Artspace Arts Market Survey Launch Event

Mar. 24: Make Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop

Mar. 24: Earth Hour

Mar. 26: Open Door Monday at Aurora Hills Branch Library

Mar. 28: Paint Night: Frida Kahlo Still Life

Mar. 31: E-CARE Spring 2018

Mar. 31: Fort C.F. Smith Visitor Center Grand Opening

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