NAACP Arlington Branch Donates $60K To Increase Tree Canopy In County

The NAACP Arlington Branch contributed $60,000 to EcoAction Arlington in an effort to increase the tree canopy in disadvantaged communities.

Bike To Work Day 2023 Includes 10 Arlington Stops

The Bike to Work Day event on May 19 will encourage commuters to ditch their cars and enjoy freebies at bike pit stops.

New VA Hospital Safety Ratings Released: See Best, Worst

Several Virginia hospitals received top grades in protecting patient safety, according to new grades released by The Leapfrog Group.

Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Center Holding Grand Opening In Arlington

The Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Center is holding a grand opening Friday for its Arlington office, with live music, food and a shoe giveaway.

71 Arlington Runners To Participate In 2023 Boston Marathon On Monday

Seventy-one runners from Arlington will take​ part in the 2023 Boston Marathon, which takes place next week on Patriots Day.

Arlington Ranks Among Top 10 Best Places For Wellbeing In US: Study

Arlington ranked No. 6 in the overall wellbeing of its residents, according to a study by health information website the Great Green Wall.

26 VA Hospitals Recognized For Safety, Experience In New Report

More than two dozen hospitals in Virginia were among hundreds across the country recently recognized for safety and patient experience.

Registration Opens For 8th Annual Marymount 5K In Arlington

Registration is now open for the 8th Annual Marymount 5K on April 1. T-shirts are guaranteed to runners who register prior to March 12.

Arlington's Jill Jamieson Aims To Run 7 Marathons In 7 Days

Arlington's Jill Jamieson is planning to participate in the World Marathon Challenge, an event that takes runners to the seven continents.

LIDL In VA Recalls Chocolate Advent Calendar For Salmonella Risk

LIDL stores in Virginia, DC have issued a voluntary recall for a Favorina brand Advent calendar over possible salmonella contamination.

Last Curative COVID Testing Site To Close In Arlington At End Of 2022

Arlingtonians will have one less option for COVID-19 testing when Curative's last testing kiosk in the county closes on Dec. 31.

Best Nursing Homes In VA: 10 Ranked 'High Performing' By U.S. News

Among 288 nursing homes in Virginia, 10 facilities ranked "high performing" for both short-term care and long-term care, U.S. News said.

Experts Warn Of Bad Flu Season In Virginia As COVID Persists

Pharmacies in Virginia are already scheduling appointments or offering shots as health officials worry about a worse-than-usual flu season.

Flu shots now available at CVS Pharmacy® and MinuteClinic® nationwide

43 percent of Americans say they’ll visit a retail pharmacy to get the flu vaccine this season

Arlington County Ends Its COVID-19 Emergency Response

The COVID-19 local emergency officially ended Monday in Arlington County.

Monkeypox: How Widespread Is It In Virginia?

Public health officials in the US are weighing whether to follow the World Health Organization’s lead and declare a public health emergency.

These Virginia Hospitals Are The State’s Best: U.S. News

Several Virginia hospitals are among the nation's best-performing, according to new rankings from U.S. News & World Report released Tuesday.

Arlington Named 'America's Fittest City' For 5th Consecutive Year

Arlington County has been named “America’s Fittest City” for the fifth consecutive year in the annual American Fitness Index rankings.

Monkeypox Cases Grow In VA As Experts Warn Of Risks From Slow Response

The Virginia Department of Health reported another case of monkeypox on Monday, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 27.

These Virginia Hospitals Among Best In U.S.: Money

The first Best Hospitals In America list by Money and The Leapfrog Group looks at the best Virginia hospitals for your money.

Arlington Offering Free Vaccines To Children As Young As 6 Months

Arlington County is now offering free Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to children as young as 6 months old.

Feds Expand Monkeypox Vaccine Access: Will Virginia Get Doses?

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said it is prioritizing areas of the country with those most at-risk for the illness.

Virginia's 2nd Monkeypox Case Reported In NoVA Man

Virginia officials reported the state's second case of monkeypox in a man who lives in Northern Virginia and was exposed out of state.

4 VA Children's Hospitals Ranked Among Nation’s Best: U.S News

Four medical centers in Virginia are included in U.S. News & World Report's 2022-23 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings released Tuesday.

Opioid Overdose Reversal Drug Boxes Installed At Arlington Libraries

Arlington Public Library is adding Naloxone to the opioid overdose emergency boxes found at each of the county’s seven library branches.

Facial Recognition Technology Coming To Virginia Hospital Center

VHC Health will begin using facial biometrics for patient identification at Virginia Hospital Center and its other D.C. area locations.

All Of Virginia In Either 'Growth' Or 'Surge' COVID Trajectory: Data

A COVID-19 subvariant is now likely the dominant strain of the coronavirus in Virginia and is bringing with it a higher transmission rate.

Jif Peanut Butter Recall Grows In VA, DC Amid Salmonella Outbreak

Ten companies, including big names such as Walmart, Safeway and Wawa, have recalled products that used the peanut butter.

Virginia's 1st Monkeypox Case Diagnosed In NoVA Woman

A northern Virginia woman who recently traveled to Africa has tested positive for monkeypox, the first case of monkeypox in Virginia.

COVID Boosters Expanded To Ages 5 To 11 At Arlington Providers

Arlington County and other providers can give COVID-19 vaccine boosters to younger children after federal approval.

Arlington At Highest COVID-19 Positivity Rate Since Early January

Arlington's COVID positivity rate is hovering around 14.7 percent, the county’s highest rate since early January, officials said Monday.

Virginia Hospital Center Earns 'A' Grade For Patient Care: New Report

Virginia Hospital Center received high marks for its patient care in the Leapfrog Group's Spring 2022 Hospital Safety Grade report.

Arlington's Virginia Hospital Center Rebrands Itself As VHC Health

Virginia Hospital Center changed its name to VHC Health as part of a rebranding effort that is scheduled for completion by the end of 2022.

Jump In COVID Testing, Delays Lift Arlington Into 'Medium' Category

Arlington saw a 16-percent increase in the number of people getting tested for COVID compared to the previous week, health officials said.

NFL Support American Cancer Society's Get Screened Initiative

with Neighborhood Health in Alexandria, Arlington County and Fairfax County to increase screenings and decrease cancer disparities

COVID-19 Conditions Elevate Arlington Into 'Medium' Level: CDC

Arlington climbed into the “medium” COVID-19 community level, the only jurisdiction in Northern Virginia currently at this higher level.

Get 'Spring In Your Step' At Free Workouts Across Ballston In April

The events, part of the Ballston BID’s Spring in your Step program, will be held at fitness studios, parks and green spaces in Ballston.

COVID-19 Test Kits Available At Central, Columbia Pike Libraries

Arlington Public Library is distributing COVID-19 Rapid Antigen At-Home Test Kits at its Central and Columbia Pike branches until April 16.

Arlington Community Center To Resume Regular Activities

The Walter Reed Community Center will resume certain regular activities April 5 as it reduces the size of its COVID-19 vaccination program.

COVID 2-Year Anniversary: See How Virginians Coped With Pandemic

Virginians have a more positive view of how state and local governments handled COVID-19 in the two years since a pandemic was declared.