Tools You Can Use as Winter Weather Hits Arlington

Scroll to the bottom to learn why teens are flocking to Arlington Mill Community Center.

Ready for Another Round?

Arlington crews are in the Clean Up phase of the Snow Removal Status, working to remove ice and slush off roads, schools, and designated County trails and property. With the potential of another winter storm this weekend, here are some tools to help you be prepared: 

• Sign up for Arlington Alert to get the latest weather alerts.
• Use the Snow Issue Form to report issues regarding roads and sidewalks.
• Follow our plows on the Snow Activity Map.
• Learn how you can take care of yourselves & others in cold weather.

Check out the video below for some winter storm preparation tips:

Due to the snow, the curbside trash, recycling, and organics collection and special collections (Christmas trees, metal, e-waste and brush) will slide by one day this week (Thursday routes will run Friday; regular Friday routes will run Saturday, Jan. 11). Details

County Board Elects New Chair

At its annual Organizational Meeting, the Arlington County Board elected Takis Karantonis as Board Chair and Matt de Ferranti as Vice-Chair. 

Chair Karantonis reflected on the recent accomplishments of the Board, including how Arlington has become a national reference for how to manage growth, and how to address housing, transportation, and economic development issues while also improving quality of life. Read more about his seven main priorities for the year, and watch his remarks. 

Honoring MLK Together 

Join Arlington County as our community honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the 2025 MLK Tribute event.

This year's production, Dreams, Faith, and Justice in Action showcases local talent in the form of dance, music, and storytelling while also highlighting local organizations that live out the importance of Dr. King's work right here in Arlington. Watch the event live and celebrate with us from anywhere.

• VDOT's latest study focuses on improving safety and accessibility along Route 1 in Arlington. Join the virtual public information meeting on Jan. 14 to learn more and share your input.
  
  
• Arlington is making it easier to walk, bike, or fly with the upcoming CC2DCA Multimodal Connection. This project will create a safe, direct pathway linking Crystal City to Reagan National Airport. Attend the Public Open House on Jan. 29.
  
  
• Have you noticed parking prices changing around Arlington's busiest corridors? Tell us about your experience with the Performance Parking Pilot project.
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• Mondays don't have to be totally stressful. Sign up for a free Yoga class at Aurora Hills Library on Jan. 13. 
  
  
• This week, ART Bus routes 45, 75, and 56 started minor service changes to provide better on-time performance and route connectivity.
  
  
• Many of the Winter Enjoy Arlington classes begin next week. There may be a few open spots left, so make sure to enroll today. 
  
  
• Join volunteers on Jan. 11 to help remove over 250,000 wreaths placed during the holidays at Arlington National Cemetery. 
  
  
• The Arlington County Police Department is now accepting applications for the upcoming Community Police Academy program. 
  
  
• Vision Zero is Arlington's commitment to prioritizing safety and equity by striving to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries.
  
  
• A Mario Kart battle royale is gearing up at Westover Library on Jan. 16. Arlington teens are invited to compete for bragging rights. 
  
  

Welcome Back 

Ballin at the Mill returns on Jan. 10 for the first event of 2025. If you are looking for fun, free programs for your teens, make sure to visit the Parks and Rec Teen Page. 

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