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News Releases for 2006
October 2006
10/24/2006 Arlington Hosts 31st Marine Corps Marathon – Sunday, Oct. 29
10/19/2006 County Board Member Jay Fisette Elected President-Elect of Virginia Municipal League
10/19/2006 Arlington Announces Human Rights Winners
10/16/2006 MEDIA ALERT: Planning Task Force Kicks Off Crystal City Planning Process
10/16/2006 1700AM Arlington Emergency Radio Station Launches
10/16/2006 UPDATE: Arlington Lifts Advisory for County Streams
10/13/2006 Media Alert: Arlington Leaders Model Leadership on National Mentoring Day 2006
10/13/2006 Arlington Residents Cautioned to Avoid Upper Long Branch, Four Mile Run
10/12/2006 EVENT ALERT: 1700AM Arlington Launches
10/12/2006 Arlington Ranks High for Smart Growth, Multiple Transit Options in US Census and County survey
10/12/2006 Arlington County Hosts National Kickoff Event for Odyssey Day 2006
10/11/2006 Air Force Memorial Dedication in Arlington -- Oct. 13-15
10/11/2006 Arlington County Wins Challenge to 2005 Census Bureau Population Estimate
10/10/2006 Tejada Joins Governor's Urban Policy Task Force
10/10/2006 Arlington to Host National Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Day Odyssey Kick-Off Event
10/10/2006 Enrique Norten Keynotes Architecture Speaker Series in Arlington
10/10/2006 Arlington Names New Director of Management and Finance
10/4/2006 MEDIA ALERT: Shirlington Sneak Peek - Oct. 7
10/3/2006 Air Force Memorial Dedication in Arlington -- Oct. 13-15
10/2/2006 Artist Designed Bike Rental Kiosk Opens in Rosslyn
10/2/2006 Gaia Theory Conference at George Mason University Law School
September 2006
9/28/2006 Arlington County's 2006 Columbus Day Holiday Schedule
9/26/2006 Arlington County Board Member Jay Fisette Reappointed to State Housing Board
9/25/2006 Media Alert: Arlington, “Home of the Marine Corps Marathon,” Kicks Off Race Season in Rosslyn
9/25/2006 Arlington County Manager Unveils Preliminary Plan to Close Revenue Gap in Human Services
9/22/2006 Arlington Treasurer Launches Self-Serve Payment Kiosk
9/21/2006 Arlington County Board Opposes So-Called 'Marriage Amendment'
9/20/2006 Madison Adult Day Health Care Center Celebrates 30th Anniversary
9/20/2006 Christopher Zimmerman Elected Chairman of Northern Virginia Transportation Authority
9/19/2006 Arlington County to Spray for Mosquitoes in Two Parks
9/15/2006 Arlington Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
9/11/2006 Media Alert -- Buckingham Plaza Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
9/7/2006 Arlington Appoints Directors to Departments of Environmental Services and Human Services
9/6/2006 Arlington Remembers 5th Anniversary of 9-11 with Commemorative Ceremony
9/5/2006 El Condado de Arlington Llevará a Cabo Rociado Contra Mosquitos
9/4/2006 Arlington County to Conduct Mosquito Spraying in One Area
9/1/2006 Arlington Prepares for Tropical Depression Ernesto
August 2006
8/31/2006 Arlington County Board Chairman Zimmerman Named to State Panel
8/29/2006 Arlington Reports First Bird Infected with West Nile Virus
8/24/2006 Arlington Public Library Launches Arlington Reads
8/22/2006 SBA Opens Center in Arlington to Assist Victims of Recent Storms, Flooding and Mudslides
8/22/2006 Media Alert: Say “Cheese!” – Photo Shoots of Arlington Leaders
8/17/2006 Arlington Reports Increased West Nile Virus Activity In the County
8/17/2006 Arlington Reports Second Rabid Bat in the County
8/14/2006 Volunteer for 2006 Marine Corps Marathon and Receive Guaranteed Entry into 2007 event
8/11/2006 Calling All Volunteers: Help Clean Arlington Streams
8/9/2006 Arlington Reports Another West Nile Virus Positive Mosquito Batch
8/9/2006 Arlington Remembers 5th Anniversary of 9-11 with Commemorative Ceremony, Events
8/7/2006 No Car Tax in Arlington County for Cars Valued Under $3,000
8/2/2006 Favola Re-elected Chairman of the Northern Virginia Regional Commission
July 2006
7/25/2006 Arlington Reports Rabies Found in Bat
7/19/2006 Correction: Arlington Reports Year's First West Nile Virus Positive Mosquitoes
7/17/2006 Free Bus Rides and Cooling Assistance in Arlington
7/12/2006 Arlington Teams with U.S. Department of Commerce Virginia Export Assistance Center
7/12/2006 Arlington County Board Approves 6-Year, $620 Million Capital Program
7/11/2006 Arlington County, Buckingham Villages Owner Agree to Craft Redevelopment Plan
7/11/2006 Arlington County Receives 2006 Achievement Award from National Association of Counties
7/8/2006 Arlington Board Adopts New Towing Ordinance
7/3/2006 Arlington adds weekend service for ART 41 and ART 61 buses
June 2006
6/29/2006 Arlington County Board Member Jay Fisette Honored as Housing Leader
6/28/2006 Northern Virginia Hosts Fireworks Safety Demonstration
6/27/2006 More Severe Storms Expected Tonight
6/27/2006 Arlington Flood Recovery Information Available
6/26/2006 Arlington urges extreme caution on trails
6/26/2006 Major Roads in Arlington Reopened in Aftermath of Storm
6/26/2006 Several Major Arlington Roads Closed Due to Flooding
6/23/2006 Arlington Participates in Nationwide Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Drill
6/22/2006 No July 4th Fireworks in Arlington, but the View from Here is Fantastic!
6/21/2006 Arlington Disputes 2005 Census Bureau Population Estimate for County
6/21/2006 Arlington's Marcy Foster Wins 2006 HR Leadership Award
6/20/2006 New Lyon Village Playground Makes A Splash
6/19/2006 MEDIA ALERT: Arlington Celebrates Official Launch of Children’s Program in Commercial Radio
6/16/2006 BRAC Transition Task Force Presents Recommendations to Arlington County Board
6/15/2006 Governor Inks Arlington Affordable Housing Legislation
6/14/2006 Arlington County Board Greenlights Competititve Cable TV Service
6/13/2006 Arlington County Board Approves Clarendon Center
6/13/2006 Arlington Announces Crystal City Planning Task Force
6/13/2006 MEDIA ALERT: Governor Kaine to Sign Arlington Affordable Housing Legislation
6/13/2006 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Marks Completion of Forth Ethan Allen Park Improvements
6/10/2006 Arlington County Board Adopts Clarendon Plan
6/10/2006 Arlington County Board Awards Mary Marshall Scholarships
6/9/2006 Arlington Signs International Friendship Agreement with San Miguel, El Salvador
6/7/2006 Arlington County Board Chairman Announces Small Business Initiative
6/5/2006 Moran Joins Arlington and Freddie Mac to Announce Employee Homeownership Initiative
6/1/2006 Premiere Pro Bike Race in Arlington on June 3
6/1/2006 MEDIA ALERT: Arlington Board Chairman to Give State of the County Address
6/1/2006 As Hurricane Season Opens, Arlington County Urges Residents to be Prepared
May 2006
5/31/2006 San Miguel and Arlington to Pursue Sister City Relationship
5/30/2006 Media Alert: Arlington Board Members Lead Homebuilding Team in Biloxi
5/26/2006 NOVA Regional Council Names Arlington Nurse
5/25/2006 Arlington to Participate in Jamestown 2007 Events
5/25/2006 MEDIA ALERT: 2nd Annual Arlington Community Bike Ride
5/25/2006 Arlington County's 2006 Memorial Day Holiday Schedule
5/24/2006 Arlington to Hold Public Meetings on Competitive Cable TV Service
5/24/2006 Arlington Endorses Regional Transportation Plan
5/23/2006 Arlington Board Expands Tax Relief for Elderly and Homeowners with Disabilities
5/23/2006 Arlington County Board Establishes Towing Advisory Board
5/23/2006 Arlington Wins 3rd Annual Metropolitan Cup Award
5/20/2006 Arlington Police Receive Funding for Gang Task Force Officer
5/18/2006 Arlington Brings Unique Children’s Program to Commercial Radio
5/16/2006 Arlington Hosts 2nd Annual Home Improvement Fair
5/16/2006 Arlington Public Safety Agencies Hosting Jobs Fair June 3
5/15/2006 South 21st “Paper” Street Trail Improvements Now Open
5/15/2006 MEDIA ALERT: Walter Tejada to Host Latino Roundtable on Immigration
5/15/2006 World Famous Flea Market Finds Temporary Home in Arlington
5/15/2006 Media Alert: Strawbale Shed Construction and Nature-Based Playground Project
5/15/2006 National Bike Month in Arlington: Annual Community Bike Ride on May 27
5/10/2006 CORRECTION: Celebrate Arlington’s 10th Annual Neighborhood Day!
5/10/2006 Correction: Arlington and Falls Church Launch Joint Revenue Collection Effort
5/9/2006 Walter Reed Community Center Grand Opening
5/8/2006 Arlington County Government Wins Department of Defense Award
April 2006
4/26/2006 Board Endorses Streetcars for Columbia Pike
4/26/2006 Arlington Fights Homelessness Through 10-Year Plan
4/26/2006 Arlington Green Building Program Wins Engineering Award
4/25/2006 MEDIA ALERT: Donaldson Run Ribbon Cutting Marks Stream Restoration
4/24/2006 Media Advisory: Arlington Celebrates Four Mile Run Master Plan Adoption
4/24/2006 Mary Curtius Named Media Relations Director for Arlington County
4/22/2006 Arlington County Strengthens Plan Review and Inspections Capabilities
4/22/2006 Arlington County Board Approves FY 2007 Budget
4/20/2006 Traffic Alert: Columbia Pike Lane Closure
4/19/2006 Arlington, Virginia Named Top Ten Green Roof City in U.S.
4/19/2006 MEDIA ALERT: Arlington Brings Unique Children’s Program to Commercial Radio
4/19/2006 Arlington County Manager Releases Proposed Six-Year Capital Program
4/18/2006 Arlington Hosts 10th Annual Teen Summer Expo
4/18/2006 “Only Rain Down the Storm Drain!”
4/18/2006 Arlington Cuts Ribbon to New Ballston Metrorail Elevators
4/13/2006 Media Alert: Arlington Celebrates Access Improvements to Ballston-MU Metrorail Station
4/5/2006 New Media Resource Available: Arlington Demographics 2006
March 2006
3/31/2006 Arlington and Animal Welfare League of Arlington Advocate for Rabies Vaccinations for Pets
3/30/2006 Arlington and Dept. of Justice Sign Project Civic Access Agreement
3/28/2006 Governor Kaine Presents SAFER Grant to Arlington
3/27/2006 Media Alert: Arlington and Department of Justice Sign ADA Agreement
3/24/2006 Board Approves Five New Traffic Calming Projects
3/23/2006 Media Alert: Governor Kaine Presents Public Safety Grant to Arlington
3/21/2006 NACo honors Arlington County as a national leader in creating sustainable communities
3/15/2006 Arlington Celebra la Décima Feria Anual para la Compra de Vivienda
3/15/2006 Arlington Hosts 10th Annual Home Ownership Fair
3/15/2006 Arlington County Board Adopts Four Mile Run Restoration Master Plan
3/15/2006 Arlington Court Partners with Community to Support Teen Boys
3/14/2006 Arlington Launches iPark™ to Simplify Meter Parking
3/13/2006 Arlington’s Rainbow Trout Leap Into Season
3/12/2006 Arlington Water Service Restored; Water Safe to Drink
3/8/2006 County Board Appoints Elder Readiness Task Force
3/7/2006 Arlington Sells Bonds at 4.09 Percent Interest Rate
3/7/2006 Arlington Hosts 10th Annual Four Mile Run Watershed Cleanup
3/7/2006 Arlington Honors Local Women for Significant Community Contributions
3/7/2006 Arlington Hosts First All-Synthetic Turf Soccer Tournament
3/2/2006 Arlington Names New Libraries Director
3/1/2006 VDOT Traffic Advisory: Route 50 slowdowns beginning March 6
3/1/2006 Arlington Celebrates Grand Opening of Hall’s Hill Highview Park Archive Room
3/1/2006 Media Advisory: Arlington Event Honors People Who Care
February 2006
2/28/2006 County Board Secures Affordable Housing in Courthouse
2/28/2006 Arlington Parks and Recreation Receives National Accreditation
2/28/2006 County Manager Proposes FY 2007 Budget
2/28/2006 Arlington Announces Findings of First Jail Medical Services Audit
2/27/2006 Notice of Public Hearing
2/25/2006 Arlington Board OK’s Hotel Project at Courthouse
2/14/2006 Arlington County's 2006 President’s Day Holiday Schedule
2/14/2006 Arlington County Purchases Signature Theatre Building
2/13/2006 Katrina Puppies Come To Arlington
2/8/2006 CANCELLED: Groundbreaking Ceremony Kicks-off Greenbrier Renovation
2/1/2006 Four Mile Run To Undergo Spring Cleaning
January 2006
1/31/2006 Arlington Celebrates Black History Month
1/31/2006 Arlington Circuit Court Confirms Marriage Status Regarding O’Brian Case
1/25/2006 Arlington Launches New CAPTrack Online Database
1/25/2006 Yorktown High Student Wins Arlington Decal Design Contest
1/21/2006 Arlington Board Approves Funding To Create 100+ Affordable Housing Units
1/21/2006 Arlington Board OK’s Fairmont Condominium Project in Ballston
1/20/2006 Arlington Treasurer Announces 2006-2007 Decal Contest Winners
1/18/2006 Arlington Hosts Special Program on Challenges Faced by New Arrivals
1/18/2006 Media Availability: Jay Fisette on Gay Marriage Amendment
1/13/2006 Fairfax Drive Achieves Important Milestone with Construction Improvements
1/13/2006 Arlington’s 2006 Real Estate Assessments up 19.4 Percent Overall
1/11/2006 Community Appearance Alliance Winners Announced
1/11/2006 Jay Fisette Elected Chair of Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
1/9/2006 Arlington County's 2006 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Schedule
1/9/2006 Community Updates Scheduled for Arlington Mill Community Center
1/2/2006 Newly-Elected Arlington County Board Chairman Highlights 2006 Priorities


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