Early Voting Starts May 5

Early Voting for Democratic Primary Starts May 5

Early voting for the June 20 Democratic Primary Election begins May 5 at the Ellen M. Bozman Government Center (2100 Clarendon Blvd., Suite 320) Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. All Arlington residents are eligible to vote early.

2022 Report on Homelessness Charts Progress, Challenges

Arlington’s Homelessness Continuum of Care (CoC) served 1,070 people in 2022, according to its FY 2021-2022 annual report. The number was almost identical to pre-pandemic levels thanks to strong eviction prevention efforts.

Spotlight on Historic Preservation

Meet with members of the Historic Preservation Program and several County and community partners at an open house on May 6 at Central Library, from 12-3 p.m. Also, learn about the updated draft Historic and Cultural Resources Plan, which will guide Arlington’s preservation goals and actions.

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month recognizes the historical and cultural contributions of individuals and groups of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to the United States. See how Arlington County celebrates our diverse Asian American and Pacific Islander population.

• The County Board held a proclamation for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month on May 3. ICYMI: See the full program.
• Author Gene Luen Yang will speak about his graphic novel career as part of Arlington Reads on May 4 at Central Library. Can’t make it to the event? Watch the livestream.
• Arlington Public Library has several events during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, including two Little Saigon Walking Tours on May 6 and a Recipe Comics Workshop with “Cook Korean!” author Robin Hua on May 20.
• Stay Arlington has a list of restaurants and businesses that are owned or run by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders around Arlington that you can support.

• Arlington is considering improvements on Wilson and Clarendon Boulevards, as well as their cross streets, between North Uhle and North Adams streets. Tell us about your experience at the intersection to help the project team create a draft concept for the corridor, now through May 7.
• Learn more about the three street improvement projects being considered in the Arlington Mill, Westover Village and Arlington Heights neighborhoods at a virtual community meeting on May 8.
• The Northern Virginia Opioid Response Network and DBHDS Region 2 Community Service Boards are seeking input through May 9 on potential uses of opioid settlement funds to address the growing opioid epidemic in the region.
• The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) released its draft Better Bus Visionary Framework to help inform the future of Metrobus around the region. Learn about the draft for the new bus network at a workshop at Central Library on May 10.
• Know an outstanding volunteer dedicated to improving or maintaining parklands, natural resources and outdoor public spaces in Arlington? Nominate them for the 2023 Bill Thomas Park Volunteer Award by May 12.
• The Historic and Cultural Resources Plan is the primary guide for historic resources in the County. Provide your input on the updated draft plan through June 20.
• Share your feedback on the Performance Parking Pilot Project, an initiative to better understand and manage demand for metered parking in the Crystal City/Pentagon City area, and on the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor. Visit the project page to learn more.
• The Broadband Resource Evaluation and Needs Assessment report addresses the current state of broadband and digital inclusion in Arlington County. Tell us your thoughts about the needs assessment.

Around Arlington

• Join the Arlington County Police Department and the Arlington County Sheriff’s Office to observe the 2023 Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 10.
• The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands will host its second annual Freedom Concert at the Netherlands Carillon in Arlington on May 10.
• Looking to obtain experience in parks services this summer? Teens aged 16-18 can join the Park Corps’ one-week program and learn skills from Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation natural resource management staff. Apply by May 19.
• Attend free, Until Help Arrives training on May 24 at Columbia Pike and learn how to save lives in emergencies such as shootings, sports accidents and car crashes while you’re waiting for first responders. Register here.
• Arlington’s multifaceted efforts to improve the planet’s health go beyond Earth Day. Find events centered on sustainability and environmental protection throughout the spring.
• Learn about the latest stormwater management projects from Arlington County with the most recent edition of The Current newsletter.

Apply to ACPD’s 2023 Teen Police Academy

Are you a teen interested in a career in law enforcement? Apply to one of two summer sessions of the Arlington County Police Department’s Teen Police Academy by May 14. Applicants must be rising 10th to 12th grade students who live in or attend school in Arlington County.

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