Arlington board approves Langston Boulevard redevelopment, orders safety audit and corridor study The Arlington County Board voted unanimously to approve a multi-part redevelopment of 3130 Langston Boulevard (the former Walgreens site), clearing a land-use amendment, rezoning and site plan for up to 300 residential units and related easement vacations while directing staff to accelerate a Vision Zero safety audit and an Area 5 corridor study.

Arlington County is set to transform the former Walgreens site into a vibrant mixed-use development with 300 residential units, but safety concerns on Langston Boulevard are sparking urgent calls for action.

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Advisory commission urges Arlington to study facility use, preserve gymnastics and fund oversight board The Fiscal Affairs Advisory Commission recommended a facilities-utilization analysis, preserving the county gymnastics program with revenue or staffing changes, targeted support for the community oversight board, and clearer performance measures to guide future budgets.

Arlington's Fiscal Affairs Advisory Commission is pushing for a comprehensive analysis of public facilities to ensure equity and better service delivery, highlighting the need for clear data on community usage.

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County manager reports BPOL revenue near target, lays out tax-rate and PPTRA options; WMATA funding remains uncertain Staff told the Arlington County Board BPOL revenues are tracking to the $96.2M target, presented tax‑rate options and PPTRA scenarios (members favored a two‑step approach), and flagged WMATA funding uncertainty while reporting a $1.4M lien recovery and $1.2M proposed buyout contingency.

Arlington County's budget is on the brink of a pivotal decision as business license revenues near their target, while tax-rate options and WMATA funding uncertainty loom large.

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Arlington residents urge board to save Barcroft gymnastics, offer revenue fixes Dozens of residents, athletes and coaches told the Arlington County Board that closing Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center or cutting its gymnastics and adaptive programs would harm children and remove unique community resources; speakers offered fee and staffing changes to keep the programs running.

Arlington residents are rallying to save the Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center, arguing its vital gymnastics and adaptive programs are essential for community growth and youth development.

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Arlington board questions DPR plan to repurpose Barcroft, citing gymnastics staffing shortages and program impacts The county’s Department of Parks & Recreation proposed repurposing Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center and cutting gymnastics and woodshop offerings as part of FY27 reductions that would save an estimated $969,000; board members pressed staff for options to preserve core teen and adaptive programming and for detailed operating costs and equity impacts.

Arlington's County Board is grappling with a $45 million budget shortfall, considering proposals that could reshape community fitness offerings and leave many young athletes in the lurch.

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DTS warns of cybersecurity and staffing risks as it trims capital ask, prioritizes AI and resilience The Department of Technology Services proposed a smaller FY27 capital plan and a modest operating increase to maintain cybersecurity and AI readiness after federal support changes; DTS also warned that two FTE reductions and deferred Connect Arlington projects increase operational risk and asked the board for guidance on prioritizing staff vs capital investments.

DTS is navigating a challenging landscape as it prioritizes cybersecurity and AI readiness while warning of potential risks from staffing cuts and deferred projects.

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Arlington leaders point to vacancies and propose higher public‑safety pay to retain staff Civic Federation and board members described vacancies in police and sheriff's offices, said overtime is straining budgets, and discussed a board-level decision to add $5 million ongoing toward police and fire to address staffing and retention.

Arlington's civic leaders are sounding the alarm on staffing shortages in public safety, proposing a $5 million investment to tackle the crisis.

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Civic groups press Arlington for clearer community‑benefits rules and a public audit; board says audit coming March 23 Civic Federation delegates urged the county to adopt clearer, public-facing standards for community benefits tied to site plans and corridor planning; Arlington staff and board liaisons said a one‑year audit of community benefits will be released on March 23 and pledged additional transparency and follow-up.

Civic leaders are demanding transparency in Arlington’s community-benefit process, urging the county to adopt clearer standards and publish an audit on March 23 that could reshape how benefits are tracked and delivered.

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Arlington officials and civic leaders warn of federal funding shifts but say key housing vouchers were spared Civic Federation members and Arlington County Board members discussed recent appropriations and local exposure to federal cuts, noting HUD Section 8 funding was preserved in the latest package but warning of SNAP administrative cost-shifts, Medicaid verification changes and uncertainty over regional anti‑terrorism (UASI) funding.

Arlington County leaders are sounding the alarm over shifting federal funds, highlighting both the preservation of key housing vouchers and looming challenges in local service funding.

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Arlington County outlines Clark–Bell Street realignment, new 10‑foot trail and future park in Crystal City Arlington County announced the Clark–Bell Street realignment to join South Clark and South Bell Streets at 15th Street South, add a traffic signal, reconfigure 14th Street South to connect with Crystal Drive, build a 10-foot multiuse trail from 12th to 18th Street South, and prepare a site for a future park; construction is expected to finish in 2027.

Exciting changes are on the horizon for Crystal City, with a new traffic signal, bike safety upgrades, and a 10-foot multiuse trail all part of the Clark–Bell Street realignment project!

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Arlington County plans Clark–Bell Street realignment in Crystal City, adds signal and 10‑foot trail Arlington County unveiled plans to realign South Clark and South Bell Streets at 15th Street South in Crystal City, add a traffic signal, reconfigure 14th Street South near Crystal Drive and build a 10‑foot multi‑use trail between 12th and 18th Streets; construction is expected to finish in 2027.

Arlington County is revamping Crystal City with a new traffic signal and a 10-foot-wide multi-use trail to enhance bike safety and neighborhood circulation!

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Arlington board declares local emergency as county crews battle exceptional winter storm The Arlington County Board unanimously ratified a local emergency and heard a county manager update on snow‑response operations, shelter capacity and service suspensions; staff reported road- and sidewalk‑clearance metrics and urged residents to stay home where possible.

The Arlington County Board has declared a local emergency as crews tackle an unprecedented winter storm, urging residents to stay safe and informed.

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Design Arlington Awards honor nine projects, highlighting Fire Station 8 and Ballston duplex The biennial Design Arlington Awards named nine winners across architecture, landscape and public art; highlights included Fire Station 8, a Ballston duplex and public‑realm work in Rosslyn and Clarendon, with jurors thanked for selecting the winners.

The Design Arlington Awards celebrated nine innovative projects, from a modern Fire Station 8 that honors history to a stunning Ballston duplex that redefines urban living.

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Arlington lays out 2026 climate steps, including action plan and tree‑canopy changes The Unidentified Speaker said Arlington will launch a climate action plan in 2026, set budget metrics to reduce carbon and flooding impacts, advance a low‑residential study and pursue state changes to improve local tree‑canopy controls.

Arlington County is set to prioritize climate action in 2026 with a bold plan to tackle carbon emissions, flooding, and tree loss—are you ready to see the changes unfold?

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Arlington County board member urges local response to raids, prioritizes economy, housing, AI and childcare At a county meeting, an unidentified Arlington County board member recapped 2025 and laid out 2026 priorities, highlighting local response to reported federal raids, economic resiliency and small-business support, housing affordability and adaptive reuse, emerging AI risks, and childcare and senior poverty concerns.

An Arlington County board member outlines bold priorities for 2026, addressing federal raids, economic resilience, housing affordability, and the urgent need for AI regulation.

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Arlington board member urges 'reboot' of housing strategy, seeks court clarity on EHO appeals In a year‑start address, an Arlington County board member called for a major housing push in 2026: clarifying appeals over Expanded Housing Options (EHO), demystifying community benefits, reimagining permitting, and targeting more family‑sized and owner‑occupied homes.

Arlington County is set for a housing revolution in 2026, aiming to tackle the shortage of for-sale homes and affordable rentals while redefining community benefits and permitting processes.

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Arlington County board member outlines four priorities for 2026, flags budget and housing steps A member of the Arlington County Board framed 2026 as a critical year and urged focus on economic stabilization, support for vulnerable residents, public safety funding, and investments in schools and climate work. The remarks referenced prior budget actions including $11.5 million in reserves and $10 million in ongoing public safety funding.

Arlington County is gearing up for 2026 with bold priorities focused on economic stability, support for vulnerable residents, and a commitment to public safety and environmental investments.

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Longtime Arlington activist recalls secret integrated youth meetings, sit-ins and Freedom Rides A longtime Arlington County activist recounts growing up in Buckingham Apartments, organizing secret integrated youth meetings, participating in sit-ins across Northern Virginia, joining the Freedom Riders, studying at Tougaloo College, and later teaching ESL while founding a foundation to educate about civil rights.

From secret youth meetings to facing violent mobs as a Freedom Rider, one Arlington activist's journey through the civil rights movement reveals the power of grassroots change and the ongoing fight for equity.

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Arlington County Board lays out four priorities for 2026: economy, vulnerable residents, public safety and environment Board members used the organizational meeting to set policy priorities for the year, stressing economic stability and conversions of office to housing, expanded services for vulnerable residents, funding for public-safety vacancies, and climate and housing initiatives ahead of the FY2027 budget process.

Arlington County Board is gearing up for 2026 with bold priorities that tackle economic stability, public safety, and support for vulnerable residents as they prepare for the upcoming budget!

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Arlington County vice chair outlines tough 2026 budget priorities, housing conversion success and new public engagement plans An Arlington County vice chair told residents the county faces a difficult 2026 budget and outlined priorities including investments in the social safety net, housing production, transportation safety, a master transportation plan update and expanded public engagement including town halls and a 50/50 virtual/in-person open-door model.

Arlington County's vice chair warns of a challenging 2026 budget ahead, emphasizing the need for courageous leadership and prioritizing investments in housing, food security, and transportation safety.

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Arlington County Board unanimously elects leadership, adopts 2026 meeting schedule and procedures At its Jan. 5 organizational meeting the Arlington County Board unanimously elected its 2026 chair and vice chair, approved a revised calendar and meeting procedures that change start times and public-comment sign-up rules, and confirmed chair designations and regional appointments for the year.

The Arlington County Board has made significant changes for 2026, including new leadership and updated meeting procedures aimed at enhancing public engagement.

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Residents split over timing and scope of Arlington governance review; equity and schools dominate testimony Dozens testified for and against immediate work on the county's form of government. Supporters urged an equity-centered, representative process that includes school-board implications; opponents urged caution over budget, timing and unforeseen consequences.

Residents of Arlington County are passionately divided over proposed changes to their government structure, with calls for equity and representation clashing against warnings of unforeseen consequences.

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