Kick Off Your Summer Reading Goal

Mr. Moore’s Barber Shop: A Legacy Business in North Arlington

For more than 60 years, Mr. Moore's Barber Shop in the Halls Hill and High View Park neighborhood has been an integral part of Arlington County. Watch Mr. Moore talk about his shop's role in the community and how it contributes to the County's cultural heritage. Then, tell us how we can best share the full story of Arlington's history by filling out an online feedback form.

Celebrate the Start of Summer Reading

Arlington Public Library kicks off its 2023 Summer Reading Challenge with a free concert from Justin Trawick and The Common Good on June 3 at Westover Library. Sign up your family for Summer Reading and explore new books and authors together.

• Arlington is proposing changes to improve safety and accessibility at the intersection of Fairfax Drive and Kirkwood Road. Learn more about the project, how community feedback helped inform the design, and share your thoughts through June 11.
• 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, now through June 11.
• Help inform how the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) can develop more frequent, fast and reliable bus service around the region by sharing feedback on the draft Better Bus Visionary Network through June 18.
• Share your feedback on the latest updates to the draft Forestry and Natural Resources Plan through June 30, and learn about more ways to engage here.
• Weigh in 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.
• Arlington’s latest dashboard breaks down Population and Demographic Estimates for Arlington’s civic associations—test it out and give feedback.

Around Arlington

• Arlington Public Library patrons can download an updated version of the Library app on iOS and Android devices that streamlines access to collections and provides new account features. Learn more.
• The Arlington County Emergency Communications Center launched Amazon Connect to handle non-emergency calls. This cloud-based service allows anyone to contact the County quickly and easily using the non-emergency line, 703-558-2222.
• June is Pride Month! Celebrate LGBTQIA+ stories through maker events, author talks, film screenings, curated book lists and more from Arlington Public Library.
• Join Arlington Department of Human Services for Fathers, Families & and Community Day on June 3, which will promote mental health and wellness in the community in a fun, family-friendly environment.
• Arlington Arts and the Rubell Museum are hosting a preview for artist Nekisha Durrett’s public sculpture “Queen City,” part of the Metropolitan Park redevelopment project, on June 3.
• Get ideas and inspiration to help build a greener community starting at home. Join the Green Community Celebration at Shirlington Library on June 4.
• Learn about government contracting opportunities to benefit your business at the Arlington GovCon Resource Exhibition on June 5.
• Increase your financial literacy by attending a panel on “Framing Your Financial Future” co-sponsored by the Arlington Commission on the Status of Women on June 6.
• Planning to vote in the Democratic Primary Election? The deadline to request a mail ballot is June 9 at 5 p.m. Learn more.

Arlington Honors Volunteers 55 and Older

Arlington's Department of Parks and Recreation recognized its 55+ volunteers at a Leadership Luncheon on June 1. Here, Jennifer Collins, 55+ Program Manager (left) and Community Recreation Division Chief Cheryl Johnson (right) stand alongside two of the 55+ Leadership Award winners, Wendy Sparrow and June Gallagher. Susan Court (not pictured) also won a Leadership Award but was unable to attend.

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