The annual Jump Rope for Heart event at Thomas Jefferson Elementary (601 S. Oak St., Falls Church) has begun with assemblies for all students and general education about the importance of exercise, drinking water, minimizing salt intake and more. Parent help is needed to run the stations. To volunteer, follow the link in the Falls Church City Public Schools’ Jan. 29 “Morning Announcements” newsletter.

What Passed, What Didn’t, and What’s Ahead in Va.
by Marcus Simon Dozens of friends, supporters and local leaders joined me on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the headquarters of the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors for a luncheon



