Annual Water Treatment Process Starts Feb. 20
Arlington will modify its yearly water treatment process beginning Feb. 20 through May 15, by swapping the system disinfectant from chloramine, used most of the year, to chlorine. This practice ensures that the water mains remain clean and clear.
Columbia Pike Sees More Street Safety Improvements
The completion of Segments H and I of the Columbia Pike Multimodal Street Improvements project brought several enhancements to increase pedestrian, transit, and driver safety at the westernmost end of Columbia Pike. Watch the highlights.
 Presidents Day Holiday Hours: Arlington County Government offices and services are operating on modified schedules on Monday, Feb. 20.
- Arlington County’s Continuum of Care/Homeless Response System is hosting several in-person community conversations in February and March to receive input on the Arlington, Virginia Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness.
- Learn about the proposed plans for the Crystal Towers 3 site at a hybrid public meeting on Feb. 23.
- What has been your experience with metered parking in Arlington? Learn about a pilot project to improve user experience for metered spaces at a public meeting on Feb. 23.
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Share your feedback on the new trail development from Columbia Pike along Route 110 through Feb. 24.
- Nominate a woman who has improved lives and opportunities for Arlington residents, especially women and girls, for the 2023 Women of Vision Awards. The deadline for submissions is Feb. 24.
- Learn about the VHC Health rehabilitation and behavioral wellness facility that will be built at 601 Carlin Springs Road at a virtual community information session on Feb. 27. Register here.
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Tell us your thoughts on the conversion of the tennis courts at Walter Reed to a dedicated pickleball facility through Feb. 28.
- Arlington’s Climate Change, Energy and Environment Commission (C2E2) is now accepting applications for open seats. Volunteer your time and provide valuable input pertaining to the environment. Apply today!
For more information on engagement opportunities, check the Engage Page.
- Arlington Public Library is hosting an Author Talk with Michael W. Twitty to discuss his book Koshersoul: The Faith and Food Journey of an African American Jew on Feb. 16. Can’t make it to the event? Watch the livestream.
- Join Arm & Arm for a community conversation on the rise in opioid use in Arlington on Feb. 21.
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Naloxone, or NARCAN, is a safe and effective medication that can reverse an opioid overdose. Community members can obtain free Naloxone through the mail by completing an online request form, scheduling a 10-minute training by calling (703) 228-4216, or attending a 1-hour virtual NARCAN training.
- Learn about pruning trees and shrubs during winter with an online session hosted by the Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia on Feb. 24.
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2023 business license tax filings and, if applicable, payments, are due on or before March 1, 2023, 11:59 PM EST. Due to the 2023 paperless initiative, all returns should be filed online through the Customer Assessment & Payment Portal (CAPP).
- The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will no longer provide extra benefits that were added during the pandemic after February 2023. SNAP recipients will return to their standard benefits starting in March. Have questions? Call (703) 228-1350.
Until Help Arrives Training on Feb. 23
 Learn new skills to save lives in emergencies such as shootings and car crashes while waiting for first responders. Attend free, Until Help Arrives training Feb. 23 at Theater on the Run. Learn more and register here.
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