Holiday Cheer is Always Near in Arlington County

Scroll down to see which names came out on top in the County's "Name That Plow" contest.

Small Streets, Big Impact

Arlington's Neighborhood Complete Streets program continues to make safety improvements to roads all over the County. Take 60 seconds to watch a video explaining the program and how you can submit streets in your neighborhood. 

'Tis the season

This weekend, Arlington Public Library is hosting a free shopping experience for the holidays. The Holiday Gift Nook takes place on Dec. 7 and Dec. 8 at Central Library. Registration is strongly recommended. 

Balancing Arlington's Budget

A difficult decision-making process lies ahead for Arlington as the County looks to balance revenue and expenditures for the upcoming fiscal year. Below is a complete infographic on the FY 2026 County Budget-- learn about budget growth, pressures, and options for balancing the budget.

• Discover RACE to Rebuilding Trust and Community, a grant program to support Arlington nonprofits and foster transformative change. Learn more and apply by Dec. 13.
  
  
• Learn more about the S. Glebe Road and 9th Street S Improvement Project at a drop-in style open house on Dec. 5.
  
  
• The Department of Human Services is accepting grant funding applications for childcare centers and family day care homes. Apply before Dec. 20. 
  
  
• Arlington and Metro are proposing a second entrance to the Ballston-MU Metro station. Share your feedback ahead of a public hearing Dec. 10. 
  
  
• Have you seen the final draft concept for the Woodmont Park Playground renovation? Look over the design, and share input before Dec. 15. 

• Arlington Public Library can be part of your love story. Enter to win a free wedding at Central Library in 2025. One lucky couple will be selected. 
  
  
• Some of the biggest names in romance literature are coming to town for Arlington Reads events in 2025.
  
  
• Starting Dec. 9, metered parking prices will change for some of the highest- and lowest-demand spaces in the Rosslyn-Ballston commercial corridor.
  
  
• Arlington Economic Development is celebrating the holiday season with its annual BizArt networking event for artists and entrepreneurs. 
  
  
• Attention, property owners. The application period for the Stormwater Utility credit program begins on Dec. 16. 
  
  
• The Arlington County Police Department is holding its second Fill the Cruiser toy drive event on Dec. 7. There are also 10 drop boxes around the County.  
  
  
• Know a teen that wants to step up their gift-wrapping technique this holiday season? Send them to the Creative Wrapping Workshop on Dec. 12. 

Hi, My Name is... 

As the County makes its annual snow and ice response preparations, Arlington residents can now be on a first-name basis with their neighborhood snowplows. 

The County has revealed a list of names that will be bestowed on its snowplow fleet, including fan favorites like Mr. Plow and Taylor Drift.

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