See Arlington's Racial History Timeline

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Arlington Expands Racial Equity Work

Arlington County has released two 15-year spans of its new Racial History Timeline, documenting key historical events in housing, education, community facilities, public safety, transportation, urban planning, public infrastructure, and more.

Now available: 1930-1945 and 1946-1960

Interested in learning more about the timeline? Stay tuned for details on a virtual interactive discussion, Race Matters: Anticipating our Future, Examining our Past, coming in September.

Amazon Donation to Help Affordable Housing

The company's donation of $40 million in vacant land on the Crystal House Apartments site will help create more than 550 new affordable homes in the County. The agreement also gives the County the option to develop some of the units at other properties.

COVID-19 News & Notes

Getting both doses of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine gives you the greatest possible protection -- even if you have already had COVID-19. Find a site near you at Vaccines.gov.
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) COVID-19 in Virginia dashboards now include information on the number of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths by vaccination status.
Americans who have been fully vaccinated do not need a booster shot at this time. FDA, CDC, and NIH are engaged in a science-based, rigorous process to consider whether or when a booster might be necessary.
Get help with eviction prevention, rent, food, and utility assistance and more.
Find out where to get a test for COVID-19

Walk to the airport? Find out more about a walking/biking connection from Crystal City
July 21: S Four Mile Run Drive Complete Streets Pilot Project – Concept Design Meeting
July 28: Cardinal Elementary School Stormwater Detention Vault Meeting
Ends July 18! S. Carlin Springs Road Walkability Pilot Project — share your feedback
County Board meeting in July on a broad range of issues. See agendas.
Submit feedback on the proposed Law Enforcement Civilian Review Board (CRB) before the July 21 Board public hearing (new date). Sign up to speak

Around Arlington

Arlington is once again ranked among the top digital counties in the nation.
It's Parks and Recreation Month! Check out the calendar of activities
Sheriff’s Office K9 Logan certified
The Lubber Run Community Center is now open--and the Lubber Run concert series is back! WATCH: Video from the grand-opening.
Columbia Pike Drive-In Movies (walk ins, too!) on Saturday nights
ICYMI: Temporary bus stop relocations at Pentagon City Metro Station
Capital Area Food Bank fresh food distribution sites in Arlington
Newly renovated and reopened - check out the Columbia Pike Library

Arlington's Racial History

Black residents displaced by construction of the Pentagon, circa 1942. Learn about key moments in Arlington's history with the County's new Racial History Timeline.

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