E-CARE Event Collects Tons of Electronics, Hazardous Materials
Arlington County has deemed its latest Environmental Collection and Recycling Event (E-CARE) another success. The event on Saturday attracted 1,239 residents who dropped off 41.5 tons of hazardous...
View ArticleSewage Release Reported in Doctors Run
Sewage has leaked from a private building into Doctors Run, also known as Doctors Branch, Arlington County said Wednesday morning. The county is advising people and pets to avoid contact with the...
View ArticleWater Pressure Restored After Repairs to Huge Main
This morning residents in various parts of Arlington reported low or no water pressure at their homes. Now we know why: a huge water main sprung a leak and needed to be repaired. “A leak was discovered...
View ArticleWater Pressure Woes Continue in S. Arlington
The 30 inch water main that broke earlier this week at Arlington Blvd and S. Irving Street continues to cause water pressure trouble for residents in South Arlington. Residents in Lyon Park,...
View ArticleRepairs Continue on 30″ Water Main
Repairs to a large 30-inch water main will continue into the weekend, causing continued low water pressure in a number of Arlington neighborhoods. A leak was discovered in a 30-inch water main near...
View ArticleMorning Poll: Rate Arlington’s Roads
By at least one measure, Arlington’s roads — all 376 miles of them – are in better shape than they were last year. Since Nov. 1, Arlington County crews have filled 1,007 potholes on county-maintained...
View ArticleArlington Crews Prepare for ‘Snowquester’
The snow storm alternately known as “Snowquester” or “Winter Storm Saturn” will dump up to 8 inches of the heavy, wet snow on Arlington between this afternoon and early Thursday, according to...
View ArticlePrinting Error Blamed for Outdated Flyer
About 4,000 Arlington households received a flyer in their water bill this month advertising a county E-CARE recycling event. The only problem is, the flyer advertised the E-CARE event that happened...
View ArticleRoute 50/Courthouse Road Project Delayed
The $39 million Route 50/Courthouse Road/10th Street interchange project is apparently running behind schedule. The project was originally slated for completion this fall but, in a new county-produced...
View ArticleConfusing Intersection to Get New Marking
A Courthouse intersection where head-on collisions are sometimes narrowly avoided is getting a new marking to help guide drivers. ARLnow.com contacted the Department of Environmental Services regarding...
View ArticleArlington Considering Composting Program
Arlington County is considering whether to add yard and food waste to its curbside recycling pickup. The county is asking residents to complete a survey by Sept. 13 in order to gauge interest in the...
View ArticleRosslyn Metro Entrance To Open Oct. 6
The Rosslyn Metro Station’s new entrance is expected to open to passengers on Sunday, Oct. 6. The new $32.6 million facility, on the opposite side of N. Moore Street from the current entrance, will...
View ArticleStorm Closes Schools, Knocks Out Power
Arlington Public Schools made the decision early this morning to close for today (January 3) following last night’s snow storm. The Arlington County government will still open on time. Federal...
View ArticleWeather Causing Meter Malfunctions, Parking Enforcement Suspended
For one day only, drivers parking in Arlington are getting a reprieve. Because the frigid temperatures are a danger to enforcement workers and because the weather is causing an increase in meter...
View ArticleSnow Removal: A Tale of Two Arlingtons
(Updated at 2:15 p.m.) It’s been more than 72 hours since the snow started falling on Tuesday and some small roads throughout the county still have ice and slush on them. It’s a source of frustration...
View ArticleCrews Go on Pothole Patrol in Arlington
Arlington County has stepped up it pothole repair effort this year due to the harsh winter. County crews were out filling potholes in response to resident requests this weekend, after spending the...
View ArticleArlington Looking for New Deputy County Manager
Arlington County is in the market for a new deputy county manager — and so far the position has remained vacant for six months. Arlington posted the open position on...
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