Community Issues - Arlington Magazine

The Dreamers Next Door

They came here under duress in search of a better life. Undocumented or not, they are proud to be American.

Will ‘Missing Middle’ Housing Fix Arlington’s Affordability Problem?

The county's controversial new zoning ordinance has residents at odds. Some say it's a step in the right direction. Critics worry it could backfire.

The Once and Future Crystal City

Amazon's gleaming HQ2 is taking shape in the area now known as National Landing. Here's what's coming—and what has neighbors worried.

Are Our Schools Safe?

As America's gun violence epidemic continues, questions about preparedness are hitting home.

Arlington’s 15 Highest-Paid County Employees

These were the county’s top earners in 2021.

Kitten Season is Here. Want to Foster or Adopt?

Some might call Marnie Russ a crazy kitten lady. She's your connection if you need a new fur baby to love.

For People Transitioning Out of Homelessness, Pro Bono Interior Design

Liz Mearns' Arlington nonprofit, Imagine Giving Design, has furnished nine affordable apartments with community donations.

Homeless In Arlington

As the pandemic lingers, home has become a workplace, a classroom and a refuge from a deadly virus. What if you don’t have one?

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Arlington’s Affordable Housing Crisis

The county's supply of affordable homes has plummeted by the thousands over the last decade. Now here comes Amazon.

She Left Him. So He Shot Her.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Help is available if you or someone you know is in danger.

Up in Arms

Many local residents bristle at the thought of a gun store in their neighborhood. But Arlington is already home to more guns than some may realize.

Worlds Apart

Incomes and property values are rising in Arlington. So is the number of residents relying on food pantries, free medical care and housing assistance.