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A Modest Narrative Concerning an Intrepid Editor's Slog to Get His Story Through 20 Inches of Snow |
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By Nicholas F. Benton
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Saturday, February 06 2010 22:53 |
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It's 8 p.m. on this Saturday night in Falls Church, just an hour or so after Mother Nature finished dumping upwards of 20 inches of snow in what this editor is confident to say was the biggest single snowfall accumulation, at least around his house, in his 25 years living in this community.
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Guest Commentary: City of F.C. Remains Strong Through Tough Times |
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By Robin Gardner
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Wednesday, February 03 2010 21:17 |
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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 focus in earnest on the budget, it is heartening to see our citizens, city staff, and elected officials noticeably increase the level and quality of their civic participation.
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Delegate Scott's Richmond Report |
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By Jim Scott
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Wednesday, February 03 2010 15:13 |
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At the end of the third full week of the 2010 General Assembly session, we are still waiting for Governor McDonnell's proposed changes to the two-year budget submitted by former Governor Kaine in mid-December.
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Editorial: Preserving Education & Economic Development |
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Wednesday, February 03 2010 15:10 |
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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 fiscal distress and revenue shortfalls, the Obama administration's budget unveiled this week proposes a significant increase in funding for education.
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A Penny for Your Thoughts: News of Greater Falls Church |
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By Penny Gross
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Tuesday, February 02 2010 21:41 |
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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 friends welcomed the 114-member team, plus several canines, at two ceremonies: one upon landing at Dulles International Airport, and another at the fire academy campus on West Ox Road on Thursday.
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