Starting Monday, more people will be on the County's roadways as students begin to walk, bike, and ride the bus to school. Arlington police will conduct a high-visibility transportation safety campaign in and around school zones and bus stops to ensure everyone is as safe as possible.

WATCH: Back to School Safety PSA with Dr. Francisco Durán and Chief Andy Penn

Food scraps collection is launching September 6. County crews are delivering a countertop caddy, instructions and biodegradable bags to homes throughout Arlington to help you move your food scraps to the green organics cart.  Got a caddy but not sure you’ll need it for food scraps? Some alternative uses. Read the Food Scraps Collection Guide. 

WATCH: Learn more about the program, see what materials will be accepted, and more!

• FAQs on booster doses: Once approved for the general public, Arlington will coordinate with the Virginia Department of Health to administer booster doses, with distribution expected to start in late September.   
• Additional vaccine dose available now for certain immunocompromised individuals 
• WATCH: We answer your questions about the additional vaccine shot 
• Vaccines are free, safe and effective. Find a site near you at Vaccines.gov or call 703-228-7999. 
• Find out where to get tested for COVID-19  

• Join a Community Conversation with the Police Chief: Find one near you  En español. 
• Virtual public information meeting on the 12th Street Complete Street and Transitway Extension to Pentagon City. 
• Project PEACE (Partnering to End Abuse in the Community for Everyone) is taking feedback now
• Go behind the scenes with the County’s Solid Waste Bureau at Rock-n-Recycle on Saturday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

 For more information on engagement opportunities, check the Engage Page.   

• More permits are moving to the Permit Arlington system. Plus, it’s getting easier to apply for permits for signs, fences, and walls/retaining walls. 
• Due to recent inclement weather, the reopening date for Glebe Road is Monday, Aug. 30 at 5 a.m. 
• Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center is officially open -- check out membership fees, classes and more!
• Arlington is providing 500 young native trees to Arlington residents. Registration for a free tree opens Sept. 6. 
• Pre-order your native plants by Sept. 22
• Arlington Transit will return to full bus service  on Tuesday, Sept. 7. 
• Enjoy 3 weeks of jazz at a reimagined Rosslyn Jazz Fest starting Sept. 1.

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