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Boosters of a resurrected community radio station acknowledge they will have to build trust before establishing deep bonds with the county government.

Given the county government’s past experiences with Arlington Independent Media (AIM), “we know [a relationship] will take time to build,” Becky Meiers, who with Ted Schneider cofounded Radio Arlington, told the County Board.


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A local LGBTQ+ advocacy group has joined a statewide coalition seeking to pass one of three Virginia constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot.

Equality Arlington is now part of the Virginians for Marriage Equality Coalition, working to support an amendment that would enshrine same-sex marriage in the Virginia Constitution.


Around Town

The ninth annual Arlington Visual Art Studio Tour is returning this weekend with works from nearly 60 artists.

Artists will be displaying their works and welcoming the community. Studios in South Arlington will be open on Saturday, Sept. 26, with those in North Arlington open Sunday, Sept. 27 — both days running 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.


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The U.S. Navy recently honored the memory of Cpl. Barry Foust, an Arlington police officer who died from cancer related to his response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

The USS Arlington, a San Antonio-class amphibious assault ship named in honor of the county’s response to the attack on the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001, flew a U.S. flag over the ship in honor of Foust.


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A blueprint for an expanded network of bus rapid transit (BRT) in Northern Virginia includes three lines passing through Falls Church.

The city was the last stop on a three-month tour for Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) CEO Monica Backmon, where she has been explaining the BRT master plan and how area governments can support it.


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Two studies on traffic safety on Carlin Springs Road are expected to kick off next month.

County officials are planning two separate evaluations:


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The County Board is preparing to vote on $365,810 in grant funding for individual artists and arts organizations around Arlington.

The grants, authorized annually and included on the consent agenda for the Board meeting this Saturday, are part of a program overseen by the Arlington Commission for the Arts.


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Falls Church’s efforts to mark the nation’s 250th birthday could spill into 2027.

One of the goals for 2026, improvements to Fort Taylor Park, has yet to pan out. However, leaders hope that it could be completed with the support of local Eagle Scout candidates.


Schools

Arlington Public Schools has once again announced plans to end its partnership on the Integration Station early-childhood initiative.

Supporters of The Children’s School plan to rally before the School Board next week to oppose the planned phaseout. It follows a previous plan to shutter the program in 2025, which school leaders ultimately abandoned.


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Arlington election officials are expecting a slight dip in the use of mail-in ballots during this election cycle.

“I think mail voting will be down by maybe 10%,” predicted David Leichtman, a Democratic member of the Arlington Electoral Board.


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More public information on the outcome of towing-related complaints may be coming soon to Arlington.

When planned improvements to the towing section of the county government’s website are complete, “you’ll be able to see the complaints and the resolutions,” said Eliseo Pilco, Jr., the county’s towing manager.


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The chair of the Arlington County Board wants the General Assembly to keep out of the county’s change-of-government discussion in 2027.

“Del. [Patrick] Hope could file a bill again — I’m hoping he does not do that,” Matt de Ferranti said at a Sept. 9 governance-change forum sponsored by Advance Arlington.


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