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Arlington Goes Name-calling Again for Snow-fighting Fleet

Published on December 12, 2025

With cold temperatures and early snow accumulations already in the books this 2025/2026 season, Arlington County is proud and ready with a newly named class of snowplows/salt trucks to keep the streets passable in the event of 2 or more inches of flakes.

Arlington Readies its Snow and Ice Response for Winter

Published on December 04, 2025

Early snow and wintry mix in December are heralding the arrival of winter across the region. No matter what the season brings, the Department of Environmental Services’ (DES) Water, Sewer, Streets Bureau has conducted its annual equipment checks, driver trainings and briefings to ensure the County is ready.

Name that Plow! Returns for 2025 Winter Season

Published on November 19, 2025

Another season of could-be snow means Arlington seeks fresh names for its fleet of storm-response plows and salt trucks.

Following Traffic Safety in Darker Conditions

Published on November 03, 2025

Daylight Saving Time ended early on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, leading to an hour of darker conditions during the evening commute time.

Parks and Recreation Takes Home Four Top Virginia Awards

Published on October 30, 2025

Arlington County’s Department of Parks and Recreation received four honors this week at the 2025 Virginia Parks and Recreation Society (VRPS) conference.

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County Board Recessed Meeting

December 16, 2025

Recessed Meeting of the Arlington County Board

CanceledChildren and Youth Well-Being Network Meeting - December

December 16, 2025

Arlington County is embarking on a year long effort to create a county-wide plan to address Children and Youth Well-Being.

Public Convocation to Convene in a Closed Session

December 17, 2025

Public Convocation to Convene in a Closed Session

Teen Nights at Gunston

December 19, 2025

Late-night program at Gunston Community Center from 6:00pm-9:00pm.

Resume Basics: Create Your First Draft

January 06, 2026

Every job seeker should have two types of resumes using the common resume formats. Can you name those two types of resumes? How about the three most common resume formats? In this interactive webinar, you’ll learn the two types of resumes every job seeker must have and the three most common resume formats so that you can pick the format that works best for your situation.