Another Friday is upon us. Why not take some extra time this weekend to dust off your resume and submit it to Amazon?
The retail giant has started the hiring process for its HQ2 in Arlington. New employees will begin working at a temporary office in June.
Last week, the County Board adopted its FY2020 budget. The County Board approved a 2-cent increase in the real estate tax rate, effective January 1, 2019. The Board earmarked 1.5 cents of that tax rate increase for Arlington Public Schools (APS).
APS long-range operating budget remains unsustainable without significant tax rate increases
This week’s Arlington Pet of the Week is Dexter, a Golden Retriever who was adopted after his first family found he was “too big to handle.”
His owner, Chaira, says this just means Dexter has “more to love.” Here’s what she said the pooch thinks of his new home in Arlington:
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The post budget spin offered by Arlington officials defies common sense.
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To inform voters, Progressive Voice asked each candidate in the upcoming Democratic primary for State Senate to respond to this question: “What is your one most progressive accomplishment for Arlington citizens and how does that reflect your progressive leadership?”
It’s Friday, which means Arlington County is finally done with budget season — oh and it’s almost the weekend!
In addition to passing a $1.4 billion budget this week, the County Board also voted to rename Jefferson Davis Highway.
Last week, ARLnow.com reported on a flood warning from Arlington’s Department of Environmental Services (DES).
A DES stormwater outreach specialist alerted Arlington residents how stormwater runoff can harm County waterways:
Arlington’s new Pet of the Week is 3-year-old Goldendoodle Jake who recently moved from Maryland to Crystal City.
Here is what owner Nicole, had to say about how Jake’s sees his new life as an Arlingtonian:
After months of laying the groundwork to increase spending and raise taxes, Board members are set to increase the tax rate by two cents on top of rising assessments. The bottom line for the average Arlington homeowner is we will pay 5% more this year, roughly $400. As a bonus, it is retroactive to January 1st.
The Board could have worked harder to keep that tax increase lower. They didn’t. Despite the line that it gets easier budget wise next year, do not hold your breath that the tax and spending spree will slow down.
By Tannia Talento
How do you achieve social justice, equal access to opportunities for all, and access to the American Dream? If it is achievable anywhere, most of us believe it could be in Arlington.
(Updated 04/21/19) Well it’s Friday, which means the holiday festivities are officially upon us!
If you’re looking for places to celebrate Easter, Passover Seder, or any Earth Day-themed events we have you covered.
In September 2018, the County Board appointed a new 15-member task force. The Board charged the task force with developing a Master Plan for a 7.6-acre parcel of County-owned land located at 26th Street N. and Old Dominion Drive.
This parcel is often referred to as the Salt Dome site.
