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Arlington officials are considering whether it would be worth establishing a community foundation to supplement funding for local park facilities and programming.

So far, however, there’s no firm consensus on the Park and Recreation Commission on whether this would be a good step to take.


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What could be Falls Church’s next major redevelopment project has taken a small but key step forward.

At a meeting last week, members of Fairfax County’s Planning Commission signaled that they will recommend that the Board of Supervisors authorize further study of a 2.4-acre parcel fronting Route 7.


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Arlington’s representative on a panel studying D.C. Metro funding is opposing a region-wide sales tax to support the transit system.

Instead, County Board member Matt de Ferranti believes Virginia, D.C. and Maryland should each determine how they will pay for the extra regional costs now estimated at $500 million to $600 million a year.


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As development around the Crystal House Apartments begins to pick up speed, some current residents are raising concerns about the property’s management.

A recent change in management companies has not resulted in improvements, several renters said at last week’s meeting of the county’s Tenant-Landlord Commission.


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Public opinion won the day on two contentious issues as School Board members finalized an $844.6 million budget last week.

The new spending package, approved last Thursday, is up 2.2% from the fiscal year ending June 30. It includes funding for continuing the Integration Station early-childhood program and retaining library aides as full-time positions.


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Though still unsure about the necessity, Arlington’s County Board chair is preparing to move forward with a task force on governance-change options.

Takis Karantonis detailed the timeline to ARLnow. It is likely the panel will be established after the Board returns from its August recess.


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A divided School Board on Thursday night (May 15) opted not to add a last-minute school holiday in early June to accommodate a key date on the Islamic calendar.

Although their votes went in different directions, Board members each said they were conflicted in selecting the best option available to them.


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Motorists using W. Broad Street (Route 7) eastbound through Falls Church will find road construction ongoing through at least early June.

Work will impact the 1000 block of W. Broad between the West End Plaza shopping center and the intersection with West Street.


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The familiar political conflict of experience and new blood dominated a debate between Democratic contenders for the 1st District House of Delegates seat.

Incumbent Del. Patrick Hope worked to fend off criticisms by challenger Arjoon Srikanth in the Tuesday (May 13) forum, sponsored by the Arlington County Civic Federation.


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To some, Rosslyn’s pedestrian skywalks are relics of the 1960s-70s. But to others, they are a vital safety alternative in an urbanized environment.

Those two opposing views were on display earlier this month, when the One Rosslyn redevelopment plan went through its second site-plan review committee on the way to potential County Board consideration over the summer.


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In a cost-saving move, Falls Church leaders on Monday (May 12) voted to reconfigure how the city oversees its economic-development, planning, zoning and permitting operations.

In adopting the fiscal 2026 budget, City Council members eliminated the position of Community Planning and Economic Development Services director.


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Arlington leaders on Tuesday (May 13) honored the legacy of a once-vibrant community wiped off the map to make way for construction around the Pentagon.

Board members also expressed regret at how those residents were treated by county leaders eight decades ago.


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