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Snow Days!

Snowmageddon. Snowpocalypse. SnOwMG. However you describe it, it's the biggest snowstorm to hit Falls Church in many, many years. The News-Press has it covered & we're updating all weekend long with news, photos & more of the Snowtorious B.I.G storm.

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Even Snow Plows Get Stuck

F.C.'s Kendall Barrett captured photos of neighbors attempting to help City crews move a stuck snow plow on W. Greenway Blvd. Saturday. Barrett reports that despite the residents' best efforts, the City had to send a backhoe in order to free the plow.

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On Jaguar Trail

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan was accompanied by Fairfax Co. Superintendent Jack Dale and the new Virginia Secretary of Education Gerard Robinson in an appearance at an AP government class at Falls Church High School Tuesday morning.

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F.C. Goes to the West Bank

This summer, two women from Falls Church ventured to the West Bank to observe the daily struggles of life for millions of Palestinians who face harsh prospects for peace.

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'Twilight' in Falls Church

Inaugural members of the ‘Twilight’ fan club met for the first time last Wednesday to share their interest in the popular vampire novel series. (Photo: Cary Frostick)

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Gov. McDonnell Updates Emergency Plans As New Blizzard Approaches Virginia
Monday, February 08 2010 16:56

In advance of another blizzard arriving Tuesday that forecasters now predict could dump another 20 inches of snow on top of last weekend's record storm, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell updated today the existing State of Emergency that's been in effect since last week.

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Falls Church City Schools Closed Tuesday
Monday, February 08 2010 15:47

Falls Church City Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, February 9, it was announced this afternoon. In addition, daycare, after school programs and all other school activities are cancelled.

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City of Falls Church Officials Urge Citizens to Remain Off Roads as Clean-Up Continues With Storm Over
Saturday, February 06 2010 18:33

With the cessation of the snowing at 6 p.m. today, City of Falls Church officials issued a public statement urging citizens to remain off the roads while City crews continue working overtime to clear the main arteries through the City and prepare to clear side roads over the course of the next two days. F.C. Public Information Officer Barbara Gordon also urged citizens to remain patient through the clean-up effort, noting the monumental task that has faced City crews since early Friday.

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Despite Blizzard, Drinks, Dining Alive & Well in Downtown Falls Church This Saturday Night
Saturday, February 06 2010 18:07

At least three popular dining spots with well-stocked bars are open tonight downtown in the City of Falls Church, the News-Press has established through a series of investigative phone calls, even though the roads are impassible.

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PHOTOS: Snow Days Are Here Again!
Sunday, February 07 2010 13:00

photo As The Little City gets pounded by the snow this weekend, we'll be posting photos of many a snowy scene taken from around Falls Church. If you capture some picturesque views of the City, send them to us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we'll post them here and they may even wind up in next week's paper!

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Official Snow Levels Top 20 Inches as of 10 a.m. Saturday in City of Falls Churc

With more snow coming down, City of Falls Church officials issued a statement at 10 a.m. today indicating that 20 inches of snow had fallen to that point. There are ...

News | | Saturday, 6 February 2010

VDOT Reports Crews Removing 500,000 Tons Of Snow in Northern Virginia

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), responsible for all the snow removal from roads in Fairfax County, estimates it will remove about 500,000 tons of snow from area roads over ...

News | | Sunday, 7 February 2010

Lady Mustangs Trounce Strasburg 71-58

Behind 24 points from Lauren Kane, the Mason High School girls basketball team defeated Strasburg 71-58 at home on Monday. Chantal Thomas added 19 points and Nicole Mitchell ...

Sports | Robert Fulton | Tuesday, 2 February 2010

Area High School Sports Roundup

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FALLS CHURCH H.S. STRASBURG SENIOR JENNA SMOOT, number 52 (center), made her 1,000th career game point last Friday in the team’s losing effort, 71-58, versus Mason. This is Smoot’s fourth year ...

Sports | Robert Fulton | Thursday, 4 February 2010

Press Pass: The Antlers

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If you're planning on hearing The Antlers perform in person any time soon, be sure to pack some tissues. Using a combination of intriguing instrumentation and stirring vocal stylings that ...

Arts & Entertainment | | Thursday, 4 February 2010

1st Professional Production At New 'Arts Space Of Falls Church' Opens

3 More Shows This Weekend The premiere of Matt Conner's "Martin The King of Pizza" marked the first-ever professional production at the new Arts Space of Falls Church last (Friday night), ...

Arts & Entertainment | | Saturday, 19 September 2009

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School News & Notes: February 4 - 10, 2010

Bishop O'Connell Raises $10,000 for Haiti Efforts With a special collection supporting earthquake victims in Haiti held on Jan. 19, Bishop O'Connell High School was able to present a check for ...

| Thursday, 4 February 2010

F.C. Business News & Notes

Realtor Sponsoring Performance at F.C. Chamber Gala Tori McKinney, "Your 'Green' Realtor...Offering Rock Star Service", is sponsoring a performance by Soul Gravity at the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce's Annual Awards ...

Sally D. Cole | Tuesday, 2 February 2010

Community News & Notes: February 4 - 10, 2010

Del. Kory's 1st Town Hall This Saturday Virginia State Del. Kaye Kory, newly sworn in to represent the 38th Assembly District in the Richmond state legislature, will hold her first town ...

| Thursday, 4 February 2010

Critter Corner: February 4 - 10, 2010

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Tony loves his feather boa. This 17-pound "orange buff" cat says that turquoise is one of his favorite colors, which makes sense as orange and blue are opposites on the ...

Diana Glazer | Thursday, 4 February 2010

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Send Us Your Snow Shots!

snowflakecolor0111As Falls Church gets bombarded by more snow this weekend, there will be plenty of opportunity to capture some picturesque views of the City! Snap some photos and send them to us at the News-Press! We'll post them here and they may even wind up in next week's paper!

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Guest Commentary: City of F.C. Remains Strong Through Tough

In the midst of the most severe recession since the 1930s, Falls Church City is facing arguably the most difficult budget cycle in its history. As our community begins to ...

Robin Gardner | Thursday, 4 February 2010

Editorial: Preserving Education & Economic Development

It was instructive and underscored by the timely appearance at the Falls Church High School of U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Tuesday, that even in the time of great ...

| Wednesday, 3 February 2010

A Penny for Your Thoughts: News of Greater Falls Church

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Fairfax County's Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Team (VA Task Force #1 or VATF-1) came home safe and sound from Haiti last week. An enthusiastic crowd of family members and fr...

Penny Gross | Wednesday, 3 February 2010

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Let 'Em Filibuster!

An esteemed historian of the U.S. Presidency appearing on the Daily Show last week offered a very good idea. Doris ...

Nicholas F. Benton | Thursday, 4 February 2010

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Unmasking The National Prayer Breakfast

I was surprised when I began to tear up prior to the press conference on Tuesday announcing The American Prayer Ho...

Wayne Besen | Wednesday, 3 February 2010

Congressman Moran's News Commentary

After nearly 17 years, Congress finally held a public vetting of the discriminatory "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy in our ...

James Moran | Wednesday, 3 February 2010

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