Jim McElreath: 1962 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year
Arlington’s Jim McElreath—a bricklayer by trade who had been racing cars since he was a teenager—was selected as the “Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year” in 1962.
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Looking for World Cup Travel Hacks? Trust the Locals Instead
World Cup soccer is coming soon to Arlington, bringing thousands of international visitors. Trust locals for real guidance on what to see and do.
A Town’s Trajectory Forever Changed: General Motors Groundbreaking in 1952
On May 27, 1952, the trajectory of Arlington was forever changed with the groundbreaking for the General Motors Assembly Plant.
Jeff Williams Becomes Arlington’s Mayor—2015
On May 26, 2015, Jeff Williams—a civil engineer and president of Graham Associates engineering firm—was sworn in as Arlington Mayor, defeating Dr. Robert Cluck, who had been at the helm for 12 years.
Division Brewing – Arlington 150
Division Brewing recently released a new, limited-edition beer as part of Arlington’s 150th anniversary. The beer, appropriately named Arlington 150, is a 6% Belgian Wit style and a collaboration with the City of Arlington.
Jason S. Sullivan 