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News Releases for 2005
December 2005
12/30/2005 Arlington State Legislators Hold Annual Legislative Meeting Jan. 3
12/27/2005 Arlington Police and FBI Investigate Bank Robbery
12/27/2005 Media Advisory: Arlington County Board Traditional New Year’s Meeting
12/21/2005 Arlington Fire Department Unveils New, State-of-the-Art Mobile Command Unit
12/20/2005 Arlington County's 2005 Winter Holiday Schedule
12/20/2005 Arlington County Joins Forces with Habitat for Humanity to Rebuild Hurricane-Ravaged Biloxi, Miss.
12/19/2005 Habitat Playhouse Raffle Kicks Off Arlington Partnership to Help Biloxi, Miss., Recover from Katrina
12/15/2005 Arlington Task Force to Attack BRAC
12/15/2005 Arlington Honored for Affordable Housing ‘Best Practices’
12/13/2005 Arlington County Board Chairman Highlights 2005 Top 10 Accomplishments
12/12/2005 Arlington County Board Adopts Public Spaces Master Plan
12/10/2005 Arlington Board Takes Step to Increase Affordable Housing
12/10/2005 Arlington Approves Legislative Priorities for 2006 Virginia General Assembly
12/8/2005 Chairman’s Year-End Press Conference and Swearing-in Ceremony
12/6/2005 Dream Comes True in Arlington’s Buckingham Community
November 2005
11/30/2005 Arlington Approves 5-Percent Raises for Uniformed Public Safety Employees
11/21/2005 Arlington Human Rights Commission to Hold Public Hearing on Age Discrimination Complaint
11/18/2005 Arlington County's Thanksgiving Holiday Closings Schedule
11/16/2005 Arlington County Board Approves Limits to ‘Lot Coverage’
11/16/2005 Paul Ferguson Elected Second Vice President of Virginia Association of Counties
11/15/2005 Arlington’s Powhatan Springs Park Receives 'Best New Facility Award'
11/15/2005 Arlington Graduates 21 Residents from 2005 Neighborhood College Program
11/15/2005 Arlington Tests Multi-Space Parking Meters in Clarendon-Courthouse Area
11/10/2005 Arlington Issues RFP for Free, Wireless Internet in County Parks
11/9/2005 Arlington County's 2005 Veterans Day Schedule
11/8/2005 Tim Kaine Wins 74% of Arlington Vote; Fisette Re-Elected to Arlington Board
11/7/2005 Media Alert: Arlington Becomes Only Virginia County Certified a Community Wildlife Habitat
11/7/2005 VDOT Improvements Underway to Arlington Boulevard Bridge over Washington Boulevard
11/3/2005 ESL Students to Observe Democracy in Action on Election Day
11/2/2005 Flourishing at 55+ in Arlington
October 2005
10/31/2005 Washington-Lee High School Swimming Pool Temporarily Closed
10/31/2005 Jay Fisette Elected Vice President of Virginia Municipal League
10/28/2005 Marine Corps Marathon Celebrates 30th Anniversary in Arlington
10/28/2005 Arlington Helps Win $4.8-Million Housing Grant for Older Persons with Disabilities
10/25/2005 Arlington Affordable Housing Roundtable Reaches Unanimous Agreement
10/24/2005 Community Invited to Clarendon Sector Plan Open House Nov. 1 and 5
10/24/2005 Walter Tejada Appointed to Governor’s Real ID Task Force
10/20/2005 El Día de las Naciones Unidas será en el Mall de Ballston el 23 de Octubre
10/20/2005 United Nations Day Celebration at Ballston Common Mall Oct. 23
10/20/2005 Courthouse Plaza Parking Garage Closing for Maintenance Oct. 21-24
10/20/2005 Community Invited to North Tract Design Workshop and Open House Oct. 29
10/19/2005 Chris Zimmerman Appointed to Governor’s Commission on Transportation in Urbanized Areas
10/19/2005 Arlington is Looking for a Few Good Ham Radio Operators
10/18/2005 Arlington Hosts Fall E-CARE: Environmental Collection and Recycling Event
10/15/2005 Arlington Adjusts Rates to Help Taxi Drivers Cope with Increased Fuel Costs
10/14/2005 Arlington Announces Human Rights Award Winners
10/7/2005 Arlington Employment Center to Host Annual October JobFest
10/7/2005 Second NoVa Regional Team to Return from New Orleans on Oct. 11
10/6/2005 Arlington Businesses Honored For Going the Extra Mile for Persons with Disabilities
10/5/2005 Arlington Volunteers Wage War on Invasive Plants in County Parks
10/5/2005 Arlington County's 2005 Columbus Day Schedule
September 2005
9/30/2005 New ART Bus Route Links Shirlington, Nauck to Pentagon City Metrorail
9/30/2005 Rabid Racoon Found in North Arlington; Second Case in County This Month
9/30/2005 Jay Fisette and James Lee Witt Host Live Web Chat on Emergency Preparedness
9/28/2005 Initial Northern Virginia Regional Team Members Return from New Orleans Tonight
9/27/2005 State-of-the-Art Commuter Store® Reopens in Rosslyn
9/27/2005 Arlington Firefighters' ‘Fill the Boot’ Effort Sets a Record
9/26/2005 Media Alert: State-of-the-Art CommuterStore® Reopens in Rosslyn
9/23/2005 Northern Virginia to Send Additional Regional Hurricane Relief Team to New Orleans
9/23/2005 TRAFFIC ALERT: 2005 Blocktoberfest Street Closures
9/23/2005 Guided Tours of Three Communities Highlight Arlington’s Walkability
9/22/2005 The 'Paws' that Refreshes: Arlington’s 2005 Dogtober Day
9/22/2005 Arlington Celebrates Walk to School Day Oct. 5
9/22/2005 Rabies Discovered in Raccoon in South Arlington
9/20/2005 Arlington’s Committee for Program Performance Announces Audit Schedule
9/20/2005 Arlington County Board Appoints Community Katrina Task Force
9/19/2005 Arlington County Treasurer Kicks-Off “Neighborhood Payment Program”
9/17/2005 Arlington Board Greenlights Improvements to Historic Buckingham
9/16/2005 Northern Virginia Fire Chiefs to Deploy 50-Member Team
9/15/2005 Third Northern Virginia Regional Team Deploys to New Orleans
9/14/2005 Additional Members Join Northern Virginia Regional Response to Katrina
9/14/2005 Arlington’s Barcroft Park Celebrates Grand Reopening
9/13/2005 Northern Virginia Deploys High-Level, Regional Hurricane Relief Team to New Orleans
9/13/2005 Media Alert: Northern Va Deploys Regional Hurricane Relief Team
9/12/2005 Más en Español: Arlington estrena su sitio Web ampliado en español
9/12/2005 Más en Español: Arlington Debuts Expanded Spanish-Language Website
9/9/2005 Arlingtonians: Cast Your Vote for The Citizen’s New Look
9/7/2005 Arlington Deploys Emergency Management Task Force to New Orleans
9/6/2005 Arlington’s Four Mile Run Bus Maintenance Facility Converts to CNG
9/6/2005 Media Alert: Arlington Deploys First Task Force to New Orleans
9/4/2005 Arlington Remembers 9-11 with Commemorative Ceremony, Events
9/4/2005 Events in Arlington, Va Raise Funds for Katrina Relief
9/2/2005 Alerta de Prensa: Arlington Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana
9/2/2005 Media Alert: Arlington Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
9/2/2005 Arlington Offers Emergency Preparedness Seminars, Events
August 2005
8/25/2005 BRAC Commission: Keep DoD Research in Arlington
8/22/2005 Arlington Names Dinesh Tiwari New Parks and Recreation Director
8/18/2005 Surf the Web without Wires @ Arlington’s Courthouse Plaza
8/17/2005 Applications Sought For Arlington Human Rights Award
8/12/2005 Walter Tejada Hosts Latino Roundtable on Immigration and Health Issues
8/5/2005 Shirlington Library/Signature Theatre Mark Construction Milestone
8/5/2005 Metrobus Detours in Arlington Due to Pentagon Construction Project
8/3/2005 Arlington and Alexandria Link via High-Speed Fiber Optic Connection
8/3/2005 Arlington and XM Satellite Radio Partner for Emergency Alert Broadcasts
8/2/2005 Arlington Reports Year’s First Positive Test for West Nile Virus in Mosquitoes
July 2005
7/27/2005 Play Ball! Arlington’s Barcroft Park Reopens with Baseball Tournament
7/26/2005 Second Form-Based Code Project Approved for Columbia Pike
7/22/2005 Arlington Honors Employees for National Guard and Reserves Service
7/19/2005 Arlington Among Nation’s Top 10 Digital Counties
7/18/2005 Indictments in Fatal Bus Accident
7/15/2005 Arlington’s New County Health Officer is Focused on Prevention
7/15/2005 Barbara Favola Elected Chair of Northern Virginia Regional Commission
7/13/2005 Arlington Joins Virginia’s Show Of Support For Victims Of London Bombings
7/13/2005 Arlington Gains Gateway Site in Land Swap with Developer
7/9/2005 Arlington Board Extends Temporary 50-Cent Fuel Surcharge for Taxis
7/9/2005 Arlington Approves New Ordinance for Political Signs
7/9/2005 Board Approves Program to Improve Parking in Arlington’s Urban Neighborhoods
7/9/2005 Board Approves Restoration Contract for Donaldson Run Stream
7/8/2005 Legality of DoD Recommendations Disputed at BRAC Commission’s Virginia Hearing
7/8/2005 Affordable Housing Roundtable Community Forum Set for July 11
7/6/2005 MEDIA ALERT: Arlington, State Officials to Hold News Conference after BRAC Hearing in Arlington
7/6/2005 BRAC Commission Holds July 7 Public Hearing in Arlington
7/5/2005 Tejada dará un informe en Español sobre BRAC
7/1/2005 Arlington Chairman Delivers Annual “State of the County” Address
7/1/2005 Arlington and Reims, France, Become Sister Cities
June 2005
6/29/2005 Arlington’s Commuterdirect.Com Corporate Services Wins Regional Award
6/27/2005 Arlington Receives Award for Most Sustainable Community Program
6/24/2005 Arlington County's Independence Day Holiday Closings Schedule
6/24/2005 Arlington Receives Award for Leadership in “Green” Fuel Usage
6/22/2005 BNA, Inc. to Relocate Headquarters to Arlington’s Crystal City
6/20/2005 Arlington County Board Awards Mary Marshall Scholarships
6/18/2005 Arlington Board Authorizes Temporary 50-cent Fuel Surcharge for Taxicabs
6/18/2005 Arlington’s “Transit Corridor” Strategy Yields Successes
6/17/2005 Warner, Moran & Davis Hold Arlington BRAC Town Hall Meeting
6/16/2005 No July 4th Fireworks in Arlington, but the View from Here is Fantastic!
6/16/2005 In Arlington “NIMBY” Is a Good Word When It Comes To Mosquitoes
6/15/2005 Arlington’s Crime Rate Continues Historic Drop
6/14/2005 Arlington Participates in Regional Fireworks Safety Press Conference
6/13/2005 Arlington Wins 2005 E-Gov Solutions Pioneer Award
6/9/2005 Arlington “Breaks Ice” on New Capitals Practice Facility
6/6/2005 Arlington’s Human Resources Director Named Personnel Executive of the Year
6/6/2005 Walter Tejada Hosts Latino Roundtable on Leadership Development
6/2/2005 Arlington to Participate in June 8 Pentagon Emergency Preparedness Drill
6/2/2005 Arlington Reminds Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Season
May 2005
5/31/2005 Arlington Scores Three Top Honors in Nationwide Communications Competition
5/24/2005 Arlington County's 2005 Memorial Day Schedule
5/23/2005 Arlington Hosts First Public Safety Recruitment Fair
5/20/2005 Forum Provides 20-and 30--Somethings Opportunities to Get Involved in Arlington’s Environment
5/19/2005 County Board Advances Affordable Housing Initiatives
5/19/2005 Arlington Sells General Obligation Bonds at 3.84 Percent Interest Rate
5/17/2005 Arlington Employee Finds Biking to Work is the "Way to Go"
5/18/2005 Arlington Rolls Out New Carsharing Vehicles and Locations
5/16/2005 Lecture, Contests Mark Historic Preservation Month in Arlington
5/13/2005 Arlington Responds to Pentagon’s Base Closing and Realignment Announcement
5/13/2005 Media Alert: Fisette and Moran to Address Pentagon BRAC Recommendations
5/13/2005 Media Alert: Arlington Officials Available to Address BRAC Recommendations
5/12/2005 Media Alert: Arlington, Zipcar and Flexcar to Expand Carsharing Program
5/9/2005 Celebre el 9º Día Anual Del Vecindario de Arlington
5/9/2005 Celebrate Arlington’s 9th Annual Neighborhood Day
5/9/2005 Arlington Rides into National Bike Month with Three Events
5/7/2005 Arlington Board Convenes Affordable Housing Roundtable
April 2005
4/29/2005 “Tree City” Arlington Celebrates Arbor Day
4/28/2005 Jay Fisette Honored for Bicycle-friendly Efforts
4/25/2005 AVISO DE PRENSA: Arlington Celebra el Día Anual del Vecindario 2005
4/25/2005 MEDIA ADVISORY: Arlington Celebrates Neighborhood Day 2005
4/25/2005 Arlington Releases Draft of Public Spaces Master Plan
4/21/2005 Media Alert: Statement from Family of Harrison Orosco
4/21/2005 Columbia Pike Public Meetings
4/19/2005 Arlington Transit Celebrates Its Highest Passenger Month Ever
4/19/2005 Arlington Holds Ninth Annual Teen Summer Expo
4/19/2005 La organización de padres/maestros de la escuela Hoffman-Boston establece fondo para alumnos
4/19/2005 Hoffman-Boston PTA Establishes Family Fund for Students
4/18/2005 Un accidente cobra la vida de una estudiante local de Arlington
4/18/2005 Accident Claims Life of Local Arlington Student
4/18/2005 Conferencia de Prensa Actualizará a los Medios sobre el Accidente de esta Mañana en Arlington
4/18/2005 Joint Press Briefing Update on Accident Involving APS Bus and Commercial Trash Truck
4/18/2005 Un Bus Escolar esta Involucrado en un Accidente Fatal
4/18/2005 School Bus Involved in Fatal Accident
4/16/2005 La Junta de Arlington Aprueba Presupuesto del AF06 y Reducción de 8 centavos en la Tasa Impositiva
4/16/2005 Arlington County Board Approves FY06 Budget and 8-Cent Tax Rate Cut
4/14/2005 Virginia Latino Advisory Commission Holds Public Meeting
4/12/2005 Arlington County Board Endorses 8-Cent Reduction in Real Estate Tax Rate
4/11/2005 Arlington County Board Supports Targeted Tax Relief Program
4/1/2005 Zimmerman to Lecture on Smart Growth at National Building Museum
4/1/2005 Arlington County’s Dedicated Funding for Affordable Housing
4/1/2005 Arlington County Human Rights Commission Holds Public Hearing
March 2005
3/29/2005 Media Availability: Chair of “Best Walking City in U.S.” Addresses Obesity in Virginia
3/23/2005 First Annual BizLaunch Bootcamp to Assist Arlington Entrepreneurs
3/16/2005 Arlington’s Emergency Management Program Cited for Innovation
3/15/2005 Contract Awards Move Arlington’s North Tract Park Forward
3/15/2005 Arlington Tops List of “10 Best U.S. Walking Cities”
3/14/2005 Arlington Responds to Potential Anthrax Exposure at the Pentagon
3/12/2005 Sign Up in Advance for Arlington’s Budget and Tax Rate Public Hearings
3/10/2005 Arlington Debuts New Online Apartment Guide
3/9/2005 Arlington Works with Residents to Improve Residential Permit Parking
3/3/2005 Arlington Names Terry Holzheimer Economic Development Chief
3/3/2005 Arlington Honors Residents with Mental Disabilities and Residential
February 2005
2/25/2005 MEDIA ALERT: Public Meetings on Proposed Changes to Residential Permit Parking Program
2/23/2005 MEDIA ALERT: Arlington Recognizes Residential Programs for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
2/16/2005 MEDIA ALERT: Arlington Celebrates African-American Volunteers and Inaugurates New Playground
2/15/2005 El Programa de Viviendas Propias de Arlington Obtiene un Incremento de $8.4 millones
2/15/2005 Las Declaraciones de Impuestos de Licencias para Negocios de Arlington para el 2005 vencen el 1 de m
2/15/2005 La Junta de Gobierno del Condado de Arlington señala las prioridades para vivienda asequible
2/15/2005 County Manager Proposes 5-Cent Tax Rate Cut in FY06 Budget
2/15/2005 Arlington County Board Outlines Affordable Housing Priorities
2/11/2005 Arlington County's 2005 Presidents' Day Schedule
2/10/2005 Arlington’s Home Ownership Program Gets $8.4-million Boost from VHDA
2/10/2005 Arlington 2005 Business License Tax Returns Due March 1
2/7/2005 New ART Bus Service between Court House and Ballston Metro
2/4/2005 Arlington Joins Nationwide Response to AIDS Crisis Among African Americans
2/3/2005 MEDIA ALERT: Arlington Transit Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New ART 62 Bus Route
2/3/2005 CORRECTION: Decal Design Winner News Release
2/2/2005 High School Student’s Decal Design Ready to Roll in Arlington
January 2005
1/28/2005 MEDIA ADVISORY: Arlington Hosts Free Film and Discussion on Building Green Homes
1/27/2005 Arlington Celebrates Black History Month
1/27/2005 New Information Services for Arlington County Board Meetings
1/24/2005 “Los Jóvenes Dinámicos” de Arlington Deciden Involucrarse
1/21/2005 Arlington Prepared for Season’s Second Significant Snowfall
1/18/2005 Arlington’s 2005 Real Estate Assessments up 18 Percent Overall
1/12/2005 Arlington Abre una Oficina del DMV en Courthouse Plaza
1/12/2005 Six Arlington Companies among Fastest Growing in D.C. Area
1/12/2005 MEDIA ALERT: Arlington County Celebrates the Opening of the DMV Select Office in Courthouse Plaza
1/11/2005 Arlington County Computer Donations Bridge Digital Divide
1/10/2005 Update: Arlington County Public Health and Va. Hosp. Center to hold Joint Flu Vaccination Clinic
1/10/2005 CORRECTION: Community Role Models News Release
1/10/2005 Arlington’s “Young and Hip” Resolve to Get Involved
1/7/2005 Arlington County’s Schedule for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Inauguration Day
1/3/2005 Arlington Opens DMV Office at Courthouse Plaza
1/1/2005 New Arlington County Board Chair Jay Fisette Outlines 2005 Priorities


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