Opinion

Yesterday was the unofficial start of summer and today is the official start of the Summer 2021 Arlies awards.

You’re already familiar with The Arlies, our community awards which highlight Arlington’s favorite local places, people and organizations — as chosen by you. Now let us introduce you to our new format: weekly voting.


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News

Call for Public Input in Police Chief Search — “The head of the Arlington branch of the NAACP wants the county government to include more public involvement as it prepares to select a new police chief… Community groups should ‘have the opportunity to participate throughout the entire selection process,’ Spain wrote. ‘Now more than ever, we need openness and transparency, and all candidates should understand the needs of the community.'” [Sun Gazette]

Reminder: Arlies Voting Now Underway — “Voting for the spring 2021 Arlies is now live! The Arlies are ARLnow’s community awards, highlighting Arlington’s favorite local places, people and organizations — as chosen by you.” Each season brings a new group of categories. [ARLnow, SurveyMonkey]


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