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New program seeks military vets for high-tech jobs

The Arlington County Board voted five to zero Saturday to approve a state grant to train military veterans in the county and the City of Alexandria for jobs in the information technology field.

Tags: veterans, thomas warren, Acentia, City of Alexandria

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Arlington approves new homeless shelter

The Arlington County Board unanimously approved a new, year-round homeless shelter Saturday that condo owners whose building backs up against the site oppose.

Tags: Max Smith, Jeff Swarc, A-SPAN, Barbara Favola, Woodbury Heights Condos

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Lawmaker launches 'crusade' against bottled water

It takes 17 million barrels of oil to produce bottled water each year. That's part of the argument an Arlington County board member will use in his campaign to cut down on plastic bottles and bags.

Tags: hank silverberg, bottled water, trash

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Arlington officials order cuts, may raise taxes

The Arlington County Board has ordered the county manager to cut spending by $11 million and is warning that a tax increase is likely.

Tags: Barbara Donnellan,

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Arlington: Garvey returned to County Board; all bond issues pass

Voters have returned Democratic incumbent Libby Garvey to the Arlington County Board.

Tags: libby garvey, bond issues,

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Property taxes to rise in Arlington

The Arlington County Board voted Saturday to raise property taxes by 1.3 percent. It will mean the average homeowner will pay about $156 more in real estate taxes and water and sewer fees next year.

Tags: property taxes

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New traffic lights, sidewalks coming to parts of Arlington

The Arlington County Board approved several construction projects Saturday, including new traffic signals and street lights. They also approved a price hike for the Ballston Public Parking Garage.

Tags: Ballston Public Parking Garage, road improvements, infrastructure, traffic lights

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