New Metro Entrance Coming to Crystal City

Crystal City Metro Getting a Second Entrance

Arlington’s busy Crystal City Metrorail station is getting a much-needed second entryway.

The new access at Crystal Drive and 18th Street South acknowledges continued growth and redevelopment in Crystal City and the larger residential-commercial community known as National Landing.

Tannia Talento Sworn in as Interim Arlington County Board Member

Tannia Talento was sworn in at Tuesday's Recessed meeting and will serve out the term remainder of former Board member Katie Cristol, who stepped down earlier this month.

Americans With Disabilities Act Awareness Day

Arlington County has officially proclaimed Wednesday, July 26, 2023, as the Americans With Disabilities Act Awareness Day, and encourages everyone to celebrate this anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Join us today (July 20) at 4500 Langston Boulevard to ask County staff questions about the Draft Langston Boulevard Area Plan.
• What's the role of local gov in homeownership? RSVP today for Saturday's Community Workshop.
• The deadline to register your neighborhood, civic association or community organization’s National Night Out event is Friday.
• Metro wants your feedback on proposals to improve service and reliability on the Blue, Orange, Silver lines.
• Share your feedback to inform the Arlington Transit Strategic Plan for the next 10 years.
• Join Arlington and United Way to learn about progress of the Equity-Based Nonprofit NOFA (RACE to Rebuilding Trust and Community) on July 31.
• Register for Until Help Arrives (UHA), a free training that provides skills to help people save lives in emergencies while waiting for first responders.
• Join a Community Kickoff Meeting to learn about the public review process for the River House Site on July 26. 
• Sign up for the Community Emergency Response Team’s new volunteer basic training to help your community prepare for + respond to disasters.
• Share your feedback on a VDOT study assessing potential safety, multimodal, and operational improvements for Glebe Road.
• Aug. 24: Save the Date for the VDOT's virtual public information meeting on the Arlington Boulevard Safety Improvement Project. 

Around Arlington

• 💪🏃‍♀️🚴‍♀️ 🏊‍♀️ Arlington County is America’s Fittest City for a record sixth consecutive year!
• Arlington County is named the No. 1 Digital County in the country.
• The newly created Arlington Innovation Fund (AIF) is designed to encourage growth and success of technology startups.
• The Fire Department received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold achievement award for care of heart attacks and strokes.
• This summer rain gardens are back in style for your home and businesses.
• The Arlington County Fire Department teamed up with Fairfax to deploy eight swift water rescuers to Vermont to assist with the historic flooding.
• Late Night at the Mill Teen Summer Series continues this Sat., July 22! Enjoy awesome art activities, dance, sports, and food.
• Free NARCAN Training and Distribution: Learn how to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and save a life.
• Don't forget to join the Summer Reading Challenge — every reading challenge completed helps Arlington's Educational Theatre Company. 
• Join a high-fun, low-stress Improv For All Workshop — no experience necessary, and no need to be a "funny person."
• Mark your calendars: The annual Dark Star Park Day is Aug. 1!

Happy Birthday, Parks and Recreation!

On July 22,1944, Arlington's Department of Parks and Recreation was established as the Department of Parks and Playgrounds. Today the department continues to promote wellness and vitality through diverse programs and attractive public spaces. Learn more about who they are and what they do. And check out the the History of Arlington Parks and Recreation with this interactive timeline.

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