One of the nation's most renowned food authors is coming to town. Scroll to the bottom and see what Arlington Public Library is cooking up for local foodies.

Annual Spring Cleaning Begins

Starting March 23, the year-round disinfectant chloramine will be temporarily switched to chlorine for most Arlington pipes to clean water mains and free them from any flow issues. 

Customers may notice a slight change in taste or scent when using the tap. However, this is to be expected, and the water is still safe to drink thanks to the purification process.

Celebrating Vision and Commitment

On March 25, you can watch as the County Board officially commemorates Women's History Month with a proclamation.

That night, three remarkable local women will also be honored for their community service at the 2026 Arlington County Women of Vision Awards.

New Features for Tax Payments

Monthly Automatic Bank Debit is now available for Vehicle Personal Property tax accounts! Stay ahead of future tax balances by paying in monthly installments.

Also, Paperless Billing for taxes is here! Switch to Paperless Billing for a secure, convenient, and eco-friendly way to receive your tax bills.

• Arlington is working with Zilo International Group on a survey to measure resident satisfaction with County services and programs. Don’t forget to share your feedback, now through March 31.

• Share your thoughts on the concept design for the Crystal City to Reagan National Airport Multimodal connection. Respond through March 29.

• You're invited to weigh in on 14 transportation projects under consideration as part of the I-66 FY 2027-2028 Commuter Choice funding program.
  
  
• The public comment period for the Arlington Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan is open. Share your thoughts on the program's policies.
  
  
• Arlington has begun a year-long effort to create a County-wide plan to address Children and Youth Well-Being. Attend the next virtual meeting on March 24.
  
  
• The County will hold a public ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 11 to celebrate the opening of Arlington Junction Park in Crystal City. 

• Early Voting for the April 21 Special Election for a Proposed Constitutional Amendment is underway at Courthouse Plaza, 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 320. All registered voters in Arlington are eligible to vote in this special election.
  
  
• The County is celebrating the return of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. RSVP for Pink in the Park events starting March 21 in National Landing.
  
  
• Arlington's Spring 2026 E-CARE event returns on March 28. Safely dispose of household hazardous materials and your old electronics.
  
  
• The Thomas Jefferson Lower Field remains closed. Due to recent winter weather, the ongoing turf replacement project is expected to finish by mid-April.
  
  
• The County Board is holding a public hearing for the budget on March 24, and a public hearing for the tax rate on March 26. The public can sign up to speak at the public hearings on the Board’s webpage.
  
  
• Calling all Arlingteens. The Arlington Employment Center is hosting the Teen Job Fair on March 21, connecting teens with businesses looking to fill summer job openings.
  
  
• Get ready, gardeners. The Spring Native Plant Sale is now taking pre-orders. Grow Native and upgrade your yard for local birds and butterflies.

Food for Thought

Priya Krishna, the New York Times best-selling author of multiple cookbooks, is coming to town on March 25. It's part of the Arlington Reads Stirs It Up series, examining American life, history, and culture through the lens of food.