Spring Cleaning for Arlington's Pipes

Foxglove Beardtongue, Blazing Star, and Cardinal Flower -- scroll down to see what these things have in common (besides fun names).

'We're All Going to Lift Each Other Up'

Arlington County celebrated Women's History Month with an official County Board proclamation, a poetry reading from the County's Poet Laureate, Courtney LeBlanc, guest speakers, and even some singing and dancing. 

Next Steps for the County Budget

The County Board is holding a public hearing for the proposed tax rate(s) on Thursday, March 27, at 7 p.m. Due to flooding at the Bozman Government Center, the hearing has been moved to the Central Library Auditorium (1015 N. Quincy St.); it will also stream live on YouTube.

Learn more about the FY 2026 proposed budget, including the Manager's presentation to the County Board, budget summaries, and more. 

Want to better understand Arlington's budget? View the complete infographic.

Tap Water Smell Funny? 

This week, the County began the annual "spring cleaning" for Arlington's water pipes. The water is perfectly safe to drink, but you may notice a slight change at your tap. 

• Neighborhood College, a free program for Arlingtonians who want to become more involved in their community, is accepting applications for its Spring 2025 session through April 4.
  
  
• The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) is looking for feedback on several transportation programs, including one in Arlington. 
  
  
• Review the design and suggested changes, then provide feedback on the final draft design for Douglas Park Phase I.
  
  
• Everyone deserves to feel safe at home. Share your confidential feedback with Project PEACE about their services.

• Looking for a summer job? Meet local employers at the Arlington Teen Summer Job Fair on March 29.
  
  
• As part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, you can enjoy a free music series on Thursdays at Water Park in National Landing. 
  
  
• Looking for a place to watch the Sweet 16? Teen Takeover: March Madness is ready to tip off on March 29 at Walter Reed Community Center. 
  
  
• STIs are nothing to joke about. Arlington County Public Health is hosting free Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) testing on April 1. No insurance or appointment needed.
  
  
• Literature lovers rejoice. The Arlington Spring Book Sale begins on April 3 at the Central Library parking garage. 
  
  
• Join us at the Leadership, Career, and Volunteer Expo on April 5. This free event includes seminars and opportunities to network with business leaders.
  
  
• Arlington's Spring Street Sweeping program is now underway. Find your neighborhood on our street sweeping schedule.
  
  
• Access free tax preparation services in several Arlington locations.
  
  
• Don’t let your spring cleaning turn into stream pollution. Explore what you can do to protect your neighborhood creek.

Ready for April Showers

Gardening with native plants is better for our watershed, our woodlands, and our wildlife. Invest in a greener future and "Grow Native." A great selection of plants -- including Foxglove Beardtongue, Blazing Star, and Cardinal Flower -- are available for purchase at the 2025 Native Plant Sale.

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