It was a good time for all who attended the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce’s Fire & Ice gala this past Saturday at the Fairview Park Marriott. From an award ceremony that saw all-around good samaritan Gary LaPorta receive the prestigious Pillar of the Community award to the funky dance moves guests felt courageous enough to break out afterward, it was night to remember.

74 U.S. Representatives Warn Trump Administration To Halt Potentially Illegal Mass Firings Of Federal WorkersRepresentatives demand comes ahead of reported purge of State Department workers
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