Celebrating 50 Years of Care, Connection, and Community Published on September 10, 2026 This National Adult Day Services Week, learn how the Arlington Adult Day Program has supported participants, families, and caregivers for 50 years.
Overdose Vigil Brings Arlington Together in Remembrance and Hope Published on September 04, 2026 More than 185 people gathered to honor loved ones lost to overdose, support recovery, and reaffirm that no one in Arlington should have to face substance use challenges alone.
Summer Food Safety: Tips for Outdoor Meals Published on August 19, 2026 Heading to a picnic, cookout, or backyard barbecue? Follow a few simple food safety tips to keep summer meals safe, fresh, and enjoyable for everyone.
WIC Helps Arlington Families With Breastfeeding Published on August 05, 2026 From breast pumps to peer counselors, Arlington WIC helps parents get the support they need to breastfeed with confidence.
Arlington Public Health Helps Keep Fair Food Safe Published on August 03, 2026 Learn how Arlington Public Health works behind the scenes to inspect food vendors, enforce food safety standards, and help keep fairgoers safe at the Arlington County Fair.
New EBT Chip Cards Are Coming to Virginia This Fall Published on July 29, 2026 Virginia is replacing SNAP EBT cards with more secure chip-enabled cards this fall, and Arlington recipients can prepare now by updating their address and setting up a ConnectEBT account.
9 Water Safety Tips Every Caregiver Should Know This Summer Published on July 22, 2026 From choosing a Water Watcher to using life jackets, these nine water safety tips can help prevent tragedies and keep summer fun.
A Different Response: Yalanda Lester Transforms Crisis Intervention Published on July 14, 2026 Learn how Yalanda Lester's work in crisis intervention helps law enforcement and behavioral health professionals respond to people in crisis with greater compassion, effective de-escalation techniques, and connections to support services.
Leading with Heart: Celebrating Lizabeth Schuch and Recovery Published on June 15, 2026 Meet Lizabeth Schuch and learn how her work with the Arlington Peer Recovery Center connects people to community, resources, and hope.
Building Stronger Futures: Arlington Talks About ACEs Published on June 12, 2026 Community members came together in Arlington to learn about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and how to support children and families.
Growing Connections at Irving Street Published on June 05, 2026 A new shared garden on Irving Street is creating opportunities for Arlington residents of all abilities to connect, learn, and thrive.
Project PEACE Celebrates 20 Years of Building a Safer Arlington Published on May 19, 2026 Project PEACE marked 20 years of uniting Arlington partners to prevent violence, support survivors, and strengthen community safety.
Heather Williams Honored as Virginia’s Nurse of the Year Published on May 19, 2026 Arlington Public Health Nurse, Heather Williams, makes a rare sweep of local, regional, and now state-wide recognition for her work in the community and beyond the clinic.