A Night with One of Fiction's Biggest Authors

Scroll down to hear the author of the Bridgerton series tell Arlington what she thinks about modern romantic fiction.

Black History Month Proclamation Ceremony

Arlington County celebrated Black History Month with singing, guest speakers, and an official County Board proclamation. The event, hosted by the Black Employee Council, is the latest example of Arlington striving to be a diverse and inclusive world-class community.

Bring Your Appetite

The 31st annual Feel the Heritage Festival is this weekend. Learn about Arlington’s historically African American neighborhoods, and enjoy delicious food, music, and art at this free celebration. 

What Comes Next

This weekend, the County Manager will present his proposed budget for FY 2026 to the County Board. You can stream it live Saturday morning, or watch it anytime afterward on YouTube. The materials from the presentation, including the PowerPoint and Infographic, will also be available on the County website. 

• Time is running out to weigh in on the proposed site plan at 4601 Fairfax Drive, also known as Ballston One. Feedback period ends Feb. 20. 
  
  
• Only a few days left to share your thoughts on the final draft concept for two synthetic turf fields at Kenmore Middle School.
  
  
• The County is seeking public feedback on a proposal to build 73 new, additional apartments at 4201 31st Street S. (Shirlington House). 
  
  
• Community input helped us create a concept design to improve the Courthouse neighborhood. Tell us what you think about the design. 

• Arlington is supporting federal employees and contractors in our community who may need unanticipated help -- learn more about new careers, unemployment benefits, food assistance, and other existing resources.
  
  
• Know someone dedicated to improving our parks & public spaces? Nominate them for the 2025 Bill Thomas Park Volunteer Award. 
  
  
• Looking for a job? The Arlington County Job Fair is promoting positions in camp counseling, lifeguarding, gymnastics, intern programs, and more. 
  
  
• The Arlington County Police Department is accepting applications for its 2025 Summer Camps.  
  
  
• The Arlington County Fire Department offers a free CPR program for groups who want to learn the life-saving technique. All you have to do is sign up. 
  
  
• The next Until Help Arrives training course will be held on Feb. 27. Equip yourself with life-saving skills to act confidently in emergencies.
  
  
• Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington is currently accepting proposals for a series of solo exhibitions by Mid-Atlantic artists.
  
  
• Looking for a creative outlet? Arlington Public Library's makerspace is holding an open house on Feb. 22, with tours and demonstrations. 

"The Most Surreal Moment of My Life"

Julia Quinn, one of the biggest authors in fiction, visits Arlington to talk about BookTok (13:20), book bans (6:08), and what she loves about modern romance writers (19:20). If you missed it, you can watch the Q&A right here. 

Scroll to the 40:00 mark to hear what she said when Netflix and Shonda Rhimes came knocking at her door. 

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