An Iconic Music Festival Returns

National Preparedness Month

Disasters don’t plan ahead, but you can! Preparedness Month encourages everyone to be prepared for emergencies in their homes, businesses, and communities.

Housing Voucher Lottery

For the first time in a decade, Arlington will add thousands of households to its Housing Choice Voucher Program waitlist through an application and lottery process in September. 

Remembering Together

On Aug. 31, the Department of Health Services and AARI will host an International Overdose Awareness Day Vigil at Bozman Plaza, beginning at 7 PM.

• Aug. 31 is the final day to apply to take part in this year's PARKing Day. Be part of the international event and transform a parking space on Sept. 15.
• Historic Preservation wants your feedback on the recommended draft of the Historic and Cultural Resources Plan.
• We need your input about plans for a new pedestrian bridge from Crystal City to National Airport. Check out the project and let us know what you think. 
• Share your feedback on the draft Athletic Field Availability Framework and new approach for more drop-in play on athletic fields across the county.
• A change for Arlington contractors. Starting Sept. 11, 2023, enforcement complaints and requests will be submitted online through Permit Arlington.
• We're planning a new public art project in Bozman Government Center and need your help -- what's a special route you take in the County?

Around Arlington

• After months of community engagement sessions, the final design concepts for outdoor art at 2700 S. Nelson Street is revealed. Take a tour! 
• Hope you like snow cones! Mark your calendars for the upcoming 2nd Annual Community Festival at Tyrol Hill Park.   
• La Asociación de Padres Hispanos de las Escuelas de Arlington, ACPD, y Arlington Mill Civic Association te invitan al 2do Festival Anual Comunitario al parque de Tyrol Hill.
• Great news -- Arlington's splashgrounds will be open through Sept. 17! Stop by and beat the heat.
• Skip the flu this fall. Next month Arlington is offering free flu shots so mark your calendars!

All Jazzed Up

A melodic end to the summer season! Check out the lineup for the 31st edition of the Rosslyn Jazz Fest. Although the festival is FREE, reservations are encouraged. 

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