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Arlington Democrats appear to have their nominee for the upcoming special election for treasurer, while Republicans are seeking to recruit a challenger.

Kim Rucker, who became treasurer upon incumbent Carla de la Pava’s retirement earlier this month, was the only candidate to file for the Democratic endorsement, Democratic officials told ARLnow.


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The median cost of renting an apartment in Arlington has likely hit its high point for 2026 after increasing 3.5% since the start of the year.

The county’s $2,611 median rent in July — $2,459 for one-bedroom units, $2,975 for two-bedroom units — was down 1.1% year-over-year but remains among the priciest in the nation.


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Unemployment in Arlington is stabilizing but remains greatly elevated compared to the end of 2024, according to new data.

With 146,571 county residents employed in the civilian workforce and 4,622 looking for jobs, June’s unemployment rate was 3.1%, according to data reported July 29 by the Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement.


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County Board candidates say economic uncertainties make it unlikely a new branch library for Columbia Pike is on the horizon.

“I would love to see a [new] library on Columbia Pike,” Julie Farnam said at a July 20 candidate forum sponsored by the Douglas Park Civic Association. “But right now, I think that’s not feasible.”


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The Arlington School Board is considering a formal ban on petting dogs that are working as service animals.

As part of a July 22 Policy Committee meeting, School Board members reviewed a proposal to officially require that students and staff refrain from extraneous interactions with service animals, including petting them.


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County Board Chair Matt de Ferranti says he is providing steady leadership in uncertain times, while primary challengers say he has much to answer for.

Julie Farnam and James DeVita are attempting to unseat de Ferranti in the primary next Tuesday, Aug. 4. The winner becomes the odds-on favorite in the Nov. 3 general election against independents Audrey Clement and David Sisson.


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A statewide environmental advocacy group has praised Arlington’s recent decision to phase out gas-powered leaf blowers.

The Quiet Clean Virginia Foundation sees the County Board’s vote on July 18 as a model for other localities across the state.


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Arlington Republicans are being encouraged by party leadership to cast ballots in next Tuesday’s U.S. Senate primary.

While the campaign involving Republicans Bert Mizusawa, Kim Farington and David Williams has flown largely under the radar in mostly Democratic Northern Virginia, participating in the selection of a nominee is important, GOP Chair Matthew Hurtt said.


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Arlington Public Schools is developing a new policy to address the use of AI and other emerging technologies.

The new “academic integrity policy” will contribute to “a broader framework for academic honesty and responsible learning” as APS continues efforts to navigate the possibilities and challenges of new tools, Christina Arpante, interim assistant superintendent for school and community relations, told ARLnow. She added:


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With just one week to go until the primary, the four challengers to U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) are trying to stand out from the crowd.

Lorena Bruner, Michael Duffin, Adam Dunigan and Mo Seifeldein are attempting to overtake Beyer in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Beyer was first elected to Congress in 2014.


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The grounds of Cherry Hill Park played host to Falls Church’s first “Civic Jam” on Friday evening.

The event, postponed from July 3 due to severe heat, featured civic engagement activities along with fun for all ages.


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Dr. Alfred O. Taylor, Jr., a local leader who chronicled the history of his beloved Green Valley community and served as a fatherly mentor to many in civic life, died last week at age 91.

“So much of the strength, pride and community spirit of Green Valley today is built on the foundation he helped lay through a lifetime of dedicated service and steady leadership,” the Green Valley Civic Association said in a statement upon his death.


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