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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 8h
Fall E-CARE returns to 1425 N Quincy on Saturday, Oct. 17. The twice-annual fast, safe pop-up drop-off for old electronics and household goops like paint, oil and fertilizer. Also taking bike and Halloween costume donations. buff.ly/u2eqidK
old electronicsold oil and other toxic substances
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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 9h
Press Release: Statement From Delegate Alfonso Lopez on the Recent Victory in Federal Court Upholding the Virginia In-State Tuition/DREAM Act www.arlnow.com/press-releas...
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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 10h
Found these photos of Gravelly Point from 1973 and… honestly, not much has changed. Bikes. Picnics. Planes directly over your head. ✈️ Some traditions are worth keeping. Am I right, @reagan_airport?
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Arlington County Government @arlingtonva.us · 10h
IMPORTANT 🧵The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) is taking public comments on the proposed $67 billion merger of Dominion Energy & NextEra Energy, which will shape the energy future of 2.7 million Virginian customers, including households & businesses in Arlington.
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD Dominion Energy-NextEra Merger  

Visit scc.virginia.gov and search for Case PUR-2026-00112 Register as a public witness and submit written comments.  
What is impacted by this acquisition?  
Utility Bills  
Energy Efficiency  
2.7 Million Virginian Customers  
Jobs  
Infrastructure Projects  
Opportunities to share your concern  
Oct. 9: Public testimony: Fairfax County Gov't Center Board Auditorium on Friday, Oct. 9 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  
Nov. 2: Last day to sign up to speak as a public witness (comments taken by phone Nov. 5th, 9th, and 10th) 
Nov 9: Last day to submit written comment
 
Follow @EcoCityALX  
Search to subscribe: Arlington Climate Action Plan Updates
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Arlington County Government @arlingtonva.us · 10h
Key dates: Oct. 9: The SCC will hold an in-person hearing for public testimony in Fairfax Nov. 2: Last day to sign up to speak as a public witness (comments taken by phone Nov. 5th, 9th, and 10th) Nov 9: Last day to submit written comment Visit scc.virginia.gov & search for Case No. PUR-2026-00112
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Virginia SCC - Home
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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 12h
Westover Taco sounds alarm on struggles for local restaurants
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Westover Taco sounds alarm on struggles for local restaurants | ARLnow.com
The owner of a Westover taqueria is calling for more community support during tough times for local businesses. Sarah White, the owner of Westover Taco, recently wrote on Facebook that she has yet to…
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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 13h
Emergency Water Main Repairs: Crews are repairing a 6-inch water main break at 2109 S Culpeper St. Up to 50 customers could be affected. The street is closed to through traffic. Estimated completion: 6 PM. Questions? Call 703-228-6555.
Image showing County logo with DES acronym. The main text reads: WATER MAIN BREAK REPAIRS, EXPECT TRAFFIC DISRUPTIONS.
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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 14h
Waffle Zone coming to former restaurant and bar space on Columbia Pike
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Waffle Zone coming to former restaurant and bar space on Columbia Pike | ARLnow.com
A new breakfast and lunch spot is coming to Columbia Pike, taking over a space where several bars have come and gone in recent years. Signage for an eatery called "Waffle Zone" is up at 2900 Columbia…
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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 15h
A Fresh Take on 55+ Living Just Outside Arlington www.arlnow.com/2026/10/06/a... #sponsor
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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 15h
Miss last night's open house on potential safety upgrades for the busy Carlin Springs Road Corridor? You can still share your experiences with that stretch. Here's the online feedback place: publicinput.com/e71817.
Map highlighting a study corridor along N and S Carlin Springs Road: a blue line marks the north segment from N George Mason Drive to Arlington Boulevard, an orange line marks the south segment from Arlington Boulevard to Columbia Pike, with arrows showing north/south extents.
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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 16h
Army Ten-Miler race returns to Arlington this weekend, bringing road closures
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Army Ten-Miler race returns to Arlington this weekend, bringing road closures | ARLnow.com
The Army Ten-Miler is returning for its 42nd year this weekend, resulting in road closures throughout the morning and early afternoon. The race, which regularly brings tens of thousands of…
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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 15h
Thanks for caring, DWMC. We'll take a look and wear the big shoes.
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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 16h
Reproductive rights advocates seek to rally support in Arlington
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Reproductive rights advocates seek to rally support in Arlington | ARLnow.com
Supporters of an amendment to enshrine abortion and contraception rights in the Virginia constitution fanned out across Arlington last weekend. Canvassing efforts on Saturday concerned the first of…
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Arlington County Government @arlingtonva.us · 16h
Come out to the inaugural Digital Discovery Fair on Sat., Oct. 10! Register today to learn AI fundamentals, watch live robot demos, customize your smartphone, and more! arlingtonva.us/DigitalDiscoveryFair
Flyer for Arlington's Digital Discovery Fair. Event details: Saturday, October 10, 1-4 p.m. at Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., 22201. Free entry for all ages and skill levels. Opportunities include engaging with local organizations, free online resource education, interactive demos, and Internet of Things exploration. The event is hosted by Arlington, Virginia, with multiple language support. Registration is encouraged but not required. Snacks available while supplies last.
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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 17h
County Board to host another town hall discussion later this month
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County Board to host another town hall discussion later this month | ARLnow.com
The Arlington County Board is hosting a second town hall meeting later this month, opening the floor for discussion on topics that aren't included on recent or upcoming agendas. Board members plan to…
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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 18h
⚖️ Judge upholds Va. Dream Act 📊 Alexandria Flock stats released 🍽️ True Food closures spare Ballston 🎉 Pike Fest returns Saturday www.arlnow.com/2026/10/07/m...
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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 19h
🍂 The weather is changing, and so is the trail wardrobe. Cooler mornings and crisp fall miles are here, which means it’s officially time to trade the summer tee for some sleeves. 🍁🚲🏃 Rep your favorite trail while helping support the Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail. 🛍️ Shop at buff.ly/tGX8Xqf
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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 20h
Free pick-up mulch. Wood and leaf flavours, while supplies last. Might be some compost at the Trades Center too. All this rich, organic bounty is for Arlington residents only btw. buff.ly/ACBrFjV
Free mulch pickup for Arlington County residents indicated by a posted sign beside large piles of dark brown mulch held behind concrete dividers, with industrial buildings and a chain-link fence in the background.
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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Firefighters on scene of roof fire at commercial building on the 2700 block of Columbia Pike www.arlnow.com/2026/10/06/n...
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NOW: Firefighters on scene of blaze at commercial building on Columbia Pike | ARLnow.com
Firefighters are working to extinguish a blaze at a commercial building on the 2700 block of Columbia Pike. The fire was first reported around 10:45 p.m. tonight (Tuesday). Arriving fire personnel…
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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Tonight at 7pm, Kenmore MS: Open House to shape the future of Carlin Springs Road. Help identify ways to improve safety, accessibility and travel for everyone. There's an online feedback form available now: buff.ly/JxkJDA5.
Map showing the study corridor along Carlin Springs Road with a blue northern segment labeled N Carlin Springs Rd and an orange southern segment labeled S Carlin Springs Rd, arrows indicating north/south extents and a "Study Boundaries" label at Arlington Boulevard.
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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Ask Eli: How to approach home inspection negotiations www.arlnow.com/2026/10/06/a... #sponsor
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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Shelve those exotic recycling aspirations. If there's not a specific bin for it (glass, metal cans, paper, cardboard) at the County drop-off location, don't leave it behind. That's dumping (a crime) and it won't get recycled. buff.ly/7lsxt4U
shelf dumped at Quincy recycling dropoff
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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Arlington's Human Rights Commission stays out of Medicare-for-all battle
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Arlington’s Human Rights Commission stays out of Medicare-for-all battle | ARLnow.com
The county's Human Rights Commission says it probably is not the correct venue for proponents of a single-payer healthcare system to make their pitch. However, the panel's chair said at a meeting…
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Arlington County Government @arlingtonva.us · 06/10/2026
Looking to make a meaningful difference in the next snowstorm? Learn more about becoming a part of the pilot Arlington County Snow Buddies Program at VolunteerArlington.org/Snow ❄️ 🫶
The image is an advertisement for the pilot "Snow Buddies Program" by Arlington County and Volunteer Arlington. It encourages volunteering to assist older adults and homebound neighbors with snow removal from sidewalks and walkways. The text invites individuals to volunteer and provides a website for more information: www.volunteerarlington.org/snow. The advertisement features snow-themed graphics.
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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
New sushi restaurant with Korean-inspired flavors coming to Falls Church
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New sushi restaurant with Korean-inspired flavors coming to Falls Church | ARLnow.com
A new sushi restaurant featuring flavors partly inspired by Korean cuisine is planning to open soon in Falls Church. Ian Sushi is currently hiring employees and completing work on a space at 112 S.…
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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Saturday, Oct. 17: Fall E-CARE returns to 1425 N Quincy St for quick, safe drop-off of old household goops like paint and fertilizer, dead electronics and metal items. Also taking Halloween costume donations plus bicycles and parts. buff.ly/K0A9n1B
Household hazardous waste: discarded pesticide, rodent bait, fertilizer and insecticide bottles and boxes.Box of discarded electronics: a small black Marshall guitar amplifier, a flat monitor/tablet, a white computer keyboard and tangled cables, with a Toyota forklift and other office machines visible in the background.Crew member in neon safety vest sorting cardboard and discarded electronics at an outdoor recycling drop-off, with a foreground box holding a skull mask, vampire mask, wiring and small appliance parts.Man guiding two bicycles beside a drive‑through site marked by orange cones and a blue canopy, with cars queued in a parking lot.
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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Ballston &pizza closes 'until further notice'
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Ballston &pizza closes ‘until further notice’ | ARLnow.com
The &pizza in Ballston has closed, at least for the time being. Signs posted in the pizza spot at 3924 Wilson Blvd indicate that it is closed "until further notice." They've been up for the past…
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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The Solid Waste Bureau wants your used Halloween costumes to share with others during this season of the witch. Learn more and see pick-up events too: buff.ly/EDmZk8C.
Halloween Costume Drop-Off & Swap Events banner promoting Arlington County Solid Waste Bureau’s program to drop off gently used costumes and swap for “new-to-you” ones in fall 2026, with cartoon zombie and mummy, bats and spiderwebs, and a QR code/link to arlingtonva.us/E-CARE.
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Arlington County Government @arlingtonva.us · 06/10/2026
Join @arlingtondes.bsky.social Transportation staff for a public open house to kick off multimodal transportation studies for North and South Carlin Springs Road. Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm Location: Kenmore Middle School - Cafeteria www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
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Carlin Springs Multimodal Transportation Studies Open House
Join DES Transportation staff for a public open house to kick off multimodal transportation studies for North and South Carlin Springs Road
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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Man convicted of touching woman's hair on D.C. Metro faces similar case in Arlington www.arlnow.com/2026/10/06/m...
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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Yorktown roundup: Football wins two straight, golfer third in region www.arlnow.com/2026/10/06/y...
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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
'Walk & Roll to School Day' returns to Arlington tomorrow www.arlnow.com/2026/10/06/w...
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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Fierce competition expected for I-395 transportation funds in N. Va. www.arlnow.com/2026/10/06/f...
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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 06/10/2026
Come see us at Paws in the Park on Sunday, October 11 from 11am-4pm at Oronoco Bay Park and make your pup an official Mount Vernon Trail B.A.R.K. Ranger! 🐶🌳@alexanimals @usbarkrangers #PawsInTheParkVA #USBarkRangers
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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 06/10/2026
We’ll be: 🐾 Handing out FREE B.A.R.K. Ranger certificates 🏅 Selling Mount Vernon Trail B.A.R.K. Ranger badges 💜 Talking trails, responsible dog adventures, and all things Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail
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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Get juiced at 50+ EV charging stations installed by the County across Arlington. Because you just can't rely on that Brent Crude fella. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
EV charging
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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Our virtual front page for Oct 5, 2026 📰 Don't miss a headline... subscribe to our email newsletter: arlnow.com/newsletter/
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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 5, 2026
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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 5, 2026 | ARLnow.com
Good Monday evening, Arlington. Let's take a look back at today's stories and a look forward to tomorrow's event calendar. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today -- Oct 5,...
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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
A quick visual on curbside recycling in Arlington. Trying to unload something specific? Check here for best disposal options: www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P....
Recycling guide for Arlington showing what to recycle: Metal—cans, aluminum foil & trays; Paper—juice/milk/wine/broth cartons, cereal & food boxes, mixed paper; Plastic—bottles & jugs #1–#7 (with lids), containers & rigid plastics; plus nonrecyclables list and battery/drop‑off notes.
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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Preservation Biscuit Co. closes and Harvey's is sold in Falls Church
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Preservation Biscuit Co. closes and Harvey’s is sold in Falls Church | ARLnow.com
A biscuit spot has closed its doors and a popular American restaurant has changed hands in the latest shake-ups in the Falls Church dining scene. Preservation Biscuit Company ended its five-and-a-half-year...
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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
ARLnow's tip form and mobile app get upgrades
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ARLnow’s tip form and mobile app get upgrades | ARLnow.com
It's now easier and more secure to send tips to ARLnow. We've launched a new tip form on our About and Contact pages, as well as on the forthcoming updated version of our mobile app on iOS and Android....
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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Farewell sticky fingers. Learn about upgrades to the Residential Permit Parking program and when your zone group is ready for renewal between now and end of December. buff.ly/eghdKno
multiple annual Residential Permit Parking stickers on the same corner of a car bumper
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Arlington County Government @arlingtonva.us · 05/10/2026
Help shape the future of Carlin Springs Road! Attend tomorrow's open house or share your feedback online to identify opps to improve safety, accessibility, & travel www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Proje…
Map showing that the Carlin Springs Multimodal Transportation Studies will review the Carlin Springs Road corridor from the County Line at 8th Place S. to N. Wakefield Street
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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Crime report: Gunfire in Glencarlyn Park, teen attacked on Columbia Pike
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Crime report: Gunfire in Glencarlyn Park, teen attacked on Columbia Pike | ARLnow.com
Witnesses found evidence of gunfire in Glencarlyn yesterday (Sunday) after hearing loud noises overnight. Officers called to the 300 block of S. Harrison Street around 12:25 p.m. confirmed evidence of...
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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
It's deadline day for vehicle property taxes and second real estate tax installments
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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
ICYMI: Rules of the road for these things. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
pdd crossing at Washington Blvd and Randolph St
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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Mexican restaurant Mi Vida opens at Reagan National
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Mexican restaurant Mi Vida opens at Reagan National | ARLnow.com
A new option for Mexican food has arrived at Reagan National in the latest addition to the airport's dining options. Mi Vida Cantina & Taqueria hosted a grand opening near Gate B16 last week. It follows...
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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The Solid Waste Bureau is seeking used Halloween costumes for giveaway events during the season of the witch. Learn more: www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P....
Halloween Costume Drop-Off & Swap Events banner promoting Arlington County Solid Waste Bureau’s program to drop off gently used costumes and swap for “new-to-you” ones in fall 2026, with cartoon zombie and mummy, bats and spiderwebs, and a QR code/link to arlingtonva.us/E-CARE.
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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Community health fair provides one-stop shop for Arlington families
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Community health fair provides one-stop shop for Arlington families | ARLnow.com
Arlington's third annual community health fair brought crowds to Carlin Springs Elementary School over the weekend. From flu shots and eye exams to bike giveaways and tips for healthier eating, the event...
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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Arlington's human rights office could be split into two, with more staffing
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Arlington’s human rights office could be split into two, with more staffing | ARLnow.com
Arlington's Office of Human Rights could receive a revamp next year, potentially dividing into two separate offices with additional staffing. A proposal, set to be included in County Manager Mark Schwartz's...
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