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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 09/10/2026

Breaking news: Arlington County sued to block construction of President Trump’s planned 250-foot triumphal arch, arguing that the administration failed to adequately evaluate potential environmental impacts of the project as required by federal law.

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Virginia county sues to block Trump from building his arch

Arlington County’s all-Democratic board argues that the planned 250-foot-tall arch needs more review.

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Arlington County Government @arlingtonva.us · 07/10/2026

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.

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Arlington County Government @arlingtonva.us · 08/10/2026

Whether you're new to Ranked Choice Voting or simply want a quick refresher, we encourage you to take a moment to watch and share this video!🗳️ Arlington County will use ranked choice voting for the office of County Board (1 seat) in the Nov. 3 Election. Learn more at vote.arlingtonva.gov/Elections

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Maureen Coffey (Arlington, VA) @maureencoffeyva.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

hi apologies for just seeing this! email cmo-constituentservices@arlingtonva.us and they will get it routed to the right place. I've also passed it along internally but not sure if (hopefully) someone has gotten to it over the weekend...

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Maureen Coffey (Arlington, VA) @maureencoffeyva.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I will be there! Critical North/South connector in Arlington that also serves Glencarlyn as a neighborhood street, and has three schools (Kenmore, Campbell ES, Carlin Springs ES) If you can't make it, please take a second to fill out the online form!

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Arlington County Police Department @arlingtonvapd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

1/3 This week, ACPD partnered with Vision Zero to visit Kenmore Middle School and engage students in a conversation about safely using bikes, e-bikes, e-scooters and other mobility devices. Students had the opportunity to ask questions, learn the differences between each device

Two police officers speaking on a stage in an auditorium full of students.

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Arlington County Board @arlcountyboard.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

📅 Save the date! 📅 The Arlington County Board invites you to a Town Hall on Mon., Oct. 26, from 6:30–8:30 PM at 2100 Clarendon Blvd. Engage directly with Board members, ask questions, and speak about what matters to you! Speaker registration opens one week before the event.

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Maureen Coffey (Arlington, VA) @maureencoffeyva.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

checked on my student loan servicer's website, this is in fact a real thing. if you're already on autopay, you dont need to do anything else to get the 1%. if you're not on autopay, you need to enroll by 11:59 pm ET on Sept 30.

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Maureen Coffey (Arlington, VA) @maureencoffeyva.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

In July 3 years ago I tweeted that Arlington needed more bagel places A lot of people took note of that, apparently? At least 5 more bagel places have opened in recent months! Welcome to the Bagel Renaissance everybody.

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Maureen Coffey (Arlington, VA) @maureencoffeyva.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Today on Bagels of Ballston, we’ve got a cinnamon bagel with apple cinnamon cream cheese from Bagel Uprising 10/10

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 7pm at Kenmore MS: Open House to shape the future of Carlin Springs Road. Help identify opportunities to improve safety, accessibility and travel for everyone. Online feedback form is up too. 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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Maureen Coffey (Arlington, VA) @maureencoffeyva.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Will simply add that I have lived in the Clarendon-Courthouse neighborhood for 5 years and walked from my apartment to the office at Bozman basically daily since 2024

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Maureen Coffey (Arlington, VA) @maureencoffeyva.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Legal Aid Justice Center has a listening session THIS THURSDAY at Central Library to hear about lived experiences finding housing with a criminal record Participants will receive $40 for their time & dinner will be provided To ensure enough food/gift cards, please register here: tinyurl.com/hujktd

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Maureen Coffey (Arlington, VA) @maureencoffeyva.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

One of our contenders has not yet opened!! Will have to wait and perhaps do a more scientific comparison before I take such a controversial position… I have long been saying we need more bagel places in Arlington though so I view all of this as a win, the more bagels the better

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Maureen Coffey (Arlington, VA) @maureencoffeyva.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

USUALLY what I do okay I know mistakes were made!!!

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Maureen Coffey (Arlington, VA) @maureencoffeyva.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Approx 30 min from line to food you’ve been warned don’t let the cravings get the best of you

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Maureen Coffey (Arlington, VA) @maureencoffeyva.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Ballston’s hottest new club is Call Your Mother on Sunday morn It’s got - a velvet rope & line around the block - hungover 20 somethings who look like they’re gonna die - at least 1 awk first date - your county board member who just wanted a bagel & made a grave mistake but it’s too late to leave

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Arlington County Board @arlcountyboard.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🗳️ Happy first day of Early Voting! As you head to the polls, don't forget the County Board extended the pilot use of Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) to this and next year's County Board General Elections! Tune in to hear all Board members speak about RCV: www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7uLXeLRgZI

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Ranked Choice Voting | Arlington County Virginia

YouTube video by Arlington County, VA

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Arlington County Government @arlingtonva.us · 16/09/2026

Community-based organizations and Nonprofit Partners 📢 Join us tomorrow, Sept. 17, from 2-4 pm via Microsoft Teams to learn about current and upcoming changes to SNAP, Medicaid, General Relief, & Housing Grants, including the future Housing Grants waitlist. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/D...

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Arlington County Board @arlcountyboard.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Join the Arlington County Board today at the 5th Annual Hispanic Heritage Community Festival at Tyrol Hill Park from 1-4 p.m. Stop by the County Board table, say hello, and enjoy an afternoon of music, food and community.

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Ready Arlington @readyarlington.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Call 9-1-1 ONLY in cases of emergency - Emergencies = if there are downed power lines / fallen trees that are blocking major streets & safety issues that need immediate attention. For downed trees that don’t involve utility lines, report them here: bit.ly/3Cpxxe5

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Request Service / Report a Problem

This service is for non-emergency requests and monitored weekdays. For emergencies, call 9-1-1.

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Ready Arlington @readyarlington.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Do you need assistance with #storm damage? 💻 Report downed trees + power lines online: bit.ly/3Cpxxe5 ☎️ Find utility company + weather hotlines: bit.ly/3Maqw8z 📱 Get local traffic and weather updates: @arlingtonalert Only call 9-1-1 in emergencies.

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Congressman Don Beyer @beyer.house.gov · 03/09/2026

Trump and Burgum are disregarding risks and rushing this towering monument to Trump’s vanity because they believe Republicans will get crushed in November. They believe, correctly, that the project will be endangered by a new Democratic majority that actually stands up to them.

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Maureen Coffey (Arlington, VA) @maureencoffeyva.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The County Board will be joining as a party to the case itself, which allows us to advocate for our and our residents best interests - not the interests of any corporation. We also joined a letter with other local government leaders calling for at least a full 365 days for the review of this deal.

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Maureen Coffey (Arlington, VA) @maureencoffeyva.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The outcome of this Dominion deal will shape Arlington (and Virginia!) for generations. From rates to infrastructure to climate/sustainability, it will impact all of us Given when it was filed, if there isn’t a special session in Richmond to allow more review, the entire deal will be done by Jan 11

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Maureen Coffey (Arlington, VA) @maureencoffeyva.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Honestly such a misleading clickbait title. There’s no reason to think that data centers are coming to Arlington and Matt didn’t say that. He said we’re connected as a region when it comes to infrastructure, so we all have to care/worry about this issue.

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WAMU 88.5 @wamu.org · 27/08/2026

This week on the Politics Hour, WAMU's Jenny Abamu on what's next in the Maryland redistricting fight, Arlington County's Maureen Coffey on increased federal immigration enforcement, and Prince George's County's Krystal Oriadha on the latest with the FBI Headquarters' move to Greenbelt.

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Arlington County Government @arlingtonva.us · 25/08/2026

Join the Arlington Addiction Recovery Initiative on August 31 to remember lives lost to overdose, share hope, and support healing for individuals and families affected by substance use. Learn more and share names for the memorial wall at Tinyurl.com/OverdoseAwarenessVigil

A promotional image for the Overdose Awareness Vigil event on August 31, 2026, at Courthouse Plaza, Arlington, Virginia. The top left features event details and a QR code on a purple background. The top right shows candles in a dark setting. The bottom right displays a bulletin board with heart-shaped notes. Logos for AARI and Arlington, Virginia, are included.

Folleto para una vigilia de concientización sobre sobredosis en Arlington, Virginia, el 31 de agosto de 2026. Incluye imágenes de velas encendidas y una pared conmemorativa con notas en forma de corazón. Organizado por Arlington Addiction Recovery Initiative. Más detalles en tinyurl.com/OverdoseAwarenessVigil.

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Pulp & Politics @pulpandpolitics.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Blind/deaf Arlington dog named DOOM CRUSHER needs a home

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WalkArlington @walkarlington.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Just ONE WEEK until @apsva.us schools reopen on MONDAY, AUGUST 31. All road users have the same assignment: Watch for students walking, biking, and going to bus stops! ow.ly/KAyS50ZERns Slower is safer for everyone. @arlingtonva.us @ArlingtonTRAC #VisionZero

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Maureen Coffey (Arlington, VA) @maureencoffeyva.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The recent reports of ICE continue the pattern of dangerous conduct & escalation we’ve seen for quite some time now. Grateful for @beyer.house.gov exercising his oversight role. ICE is beyond repair and needs to be dismantled. They will continue to harm our communities until then.

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Maureen Coffey (Arlington, VA) @maureencoffeyva.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I’m sorry if I haven’t responded to you yet, please don’t hesitate to bump things back up for me, especially if they’re urgent. I continue to explore what more we can do to keep our community safe. I know many are justifiably scared right now.

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Maureen Coffey (Arlington, VA) @maureencoffeyva.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Coming back from a week in the woods of Maine w/o cell signal to: - intensified immigration enforcement targeting our Arlington neighbors - multiple collisions w/ pedestrian/cyclists incl deaths This has been a horribly painful week in our community & I’m getting up to speed as quickly as I can

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I Love Arlington VA @ilovearlingtonv.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Arlington County Fair, Thursday night

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The big Multimodal Transportation Plan, aka Arlington's blueprint for getting around in years to come, is out in draft form. Soak it up. Let that sweet sweet feedback flow. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

Graphic: We've released the draft plan for Arlington's Transportation Future. Share your feedback on the draft!

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ArlingtonInfrastructure @arl-infra.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

A new Vision Zero pilot project addresses turn conflicts at the intersection of Fort Myer Drive & Langston Blvd in Rosslyn following a fatal crash in April 2026. "People will be able to cross the street at all four crosswalks without vehicles attempting to turn through the crosswalk."

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VISIONZERO
ARLINGTON COUNTY
Safety Pilot Project: Westbound Langston Blvd & Ft Myer Dr
Description
This pilot project will modify the signal phases at Westbound Langston Blvd & Fort Myer Dr to remove potentially conflicting turning movements from the west and south crosswalks. The changes will include the westbound Langston Blvd left-turn movement being controlled by a turn arrow signal.
The intersection of Westbound Langston Blvd and Fort Myer Dr is located on Arlington's current High-Injury Network. The western crosswalk at this intersection connects multimodal traffic from both the Key Bridge and the Custis Trail to a two-way cycle track along Fort Myer Dr, providing a key regional multimodal connection. There is a PhotoRED red-light safety camera on southbound Fort Myer Dr at the intersection.
Objectives
The objective of the pilot is to reduce the potential for vehicle turning conflicts between people walking or biking across the west and south leg of the intersection.
Once the pilot is installed, there will be no potentially conflicting signal phases at the intersection.
Tracking and Monitoring
Once installed, the County will monitor safety impacts and may make changes based upon site conditions.
The County will evaluate driver and pedestrian interactions pre- and post-signal modifications, as well as queuing on Fort Myer Dr to the Key Bridge.
The pilot will remove potential conflicts for the west and south crosswalks.
People will be able to cross the street at all four crosswalks without vehicles attempting to turn through the crosswalk.
Pilot Timeline
Summer 2026: Install Pilot
Fall 2026:
Monitor Conditions & Collect Data
Winter/Spring 2027: Next Steps
Note: This pilot will require active monitoring. Conditions at the intersection may change, and the County may need to adjust and/or end the pilot based on site conditions. Langston Blvd is owned and maintained by the Virginia Dept. of Transportation (VDOT).

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Maureen Coffey (Arlington, VA) @maureencoffeyva.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

My annual allotment of fried Oreos has been secured

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Maureen Coffey (Arlington, VA) @maureencoffeyva.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

THE ARLINGTON COUNTY FAIR IS HERE 🎡🎠🎢🎟️✨✨✨

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Department of Environmental Services Arlington, Virginia @arlingtondes.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

This June, the County Board approved updates to the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance that remove barriers to installing electric vehicle (EV) chargers across the County. Learn more: arlingtonva.us/installevcharging

Easier EV Charging Installation What Changed in Arlington's Zoning Rules. See Arlington County Zoning Ordinance Articles 3 and 14 for full requirements. Questions? Contact EVCharging@arlingtonva.us. Learn more at arlingtonva.us/installevcharging.

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Arlington County Board @arlcountyboard.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The Arlington County flag is lowered to half-mast today in honor of Dr. Alfred O. Taylor, Jr., who passed in late July. His tremendous contributions as a civil rights leader, educator, historian, and mentor in our community and region will be felt for generations to come.

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Maureen Coffey (Arlington, VA) @maureencoffeyva.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

They get 5 days to get them down but I have found in past years that does not happen… Sadly I have learned about it how hard (read: functionally impossible) it is to impose any kind of real penalty/consequence for median sign violations. I explored that a lot before I reached “just ban them all”

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Maureen Coffey (Arlington, VA) @maureencoffeyva.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

I think this is my feeling as well - it may have been fewer signs but it still felt just as pervasive

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Maureen Coffey (Arlington, VA) @maureencoffeyva.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Hey Arlington, as the first election cycle with new median sign rules, did you feel like the political signs were: A) Worse B) Better C) The same/didn’t notice a difference D) Other I welcome your thoughts and commentary in replies as well! (Alexandria please keep it to yourself)

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Arlington County Government @arlingtonva.us · 05/08/2026

Getting around Wilson Boulevard in Virginia Square is about to be safer and more enjoyable for all! Which improvement are you most looking forward to?! ⬇️🚦🛣️🚶 www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Proje…

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