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JULY 28, 2020

Do You Need Help Paying Rent or Utilities?

Are you having a hard time paying your rent or utilities or making ends meet? Do you need assistance getting food for you and your family? If you are an Arlington resident, call 703-228-1300, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., for food and financial assistance, including rent and eviction prevention.

County to Issue Yard Waste Credit to Customers

The County will issue a yard waste credit to the Household Solid Waste Rate once curbside collection is restored. Yard waste collection has been temporarily suspended since mid-May due to contractor staffing issues related to COVID-19. A date for service restoration is still unknown.

The County offers two yard waste drop-off centers for grass/leaves/vines, available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. No appointment necessary. 

Rebuild VA Economic Recovery Fund

Governor Ralph Northam announced $70 million for small businesses and nonprofit organizations whose normal operations were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Rebuild VA Grant Fund will help eligible small businesses and non-profits, including restaurants, brick and mortar retail, exercise and fitness facilities, personal care and personal grooming services. Check eligibility and apply starting Aug. 10.

COVID-19 News & Notes

• Letter from Public Health and Public Safety Communications and Emergency Management, sent to Government, Business and Nonprofit Sector Leaders

• Read some common COVID-19 myths -- and get the facts from VDH

• FDA reiterates warning about dangerous hand sanitizers containing methanol

• Prepare now as peak hurricane season approaches during COVID-19
• Metro will restore approximately 75% of Metrobus service on Aug. 23 as restrictions are lifted and capacity increases
• FDA revoked emergency use authorization for Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine
• Arlingtonians adopted telework before COVID-19
• Traveling? Take these steps to protect yourself & others from COVID-19 
• Virginia High School League selected Model 3, delayed start of sports until December
• AMC Theatres delaying summer reopening in Arlington
• Los residentes y negocios del norte de Virginia han trabajado duro para aplanar la curva del coronavirus

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Questions about COVID-19? Call the County's public information line at

703-228-7999, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Support Our Local Businesses -- See which Arlington restaurants are offering Curbside Pick-up and Delivery and view a map of restaurants in Arlington that offer outdoor dining!