4th Annual MLK March Sees Civil Rights Activist Speak
The Arlington native recounted her younger days as a civil rights activist and Freedom Rider in the local area. That included organizing sit-ins from Cherrydale to Shirlington with Howard University students, helping spread the Negro National Anthem to Barcroft Elementary School and attending secret meetings at the then-Little Falls United Presbyterian Church.
Gov. Northam ‘Thankful’ for Peaceful Demos in Richmond
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam issued the following statement late this afternoon: “We are all thankful that today passed without incident. The teams successfully de-escalated what could have been a volatile situation. This resulted from weeks of planning and extensive cooperation among state, local, and federal partners in Virginia and beyond. “Virginia’s law […]
Renowned Ballroom Dancer Brings Talents and Life Tale to Preschoolers
Garry Gekhman visited the children’s center to share his book “Little Yura Learns to Dance,” which touches on how he overcame the bullying in his youth and used those lessons to create a lifetime of accomplishments, all while learning the joy of dance.
Thackrey Preschool Looking Into Full-Day Instruction
The interest form can be found at fccps.org/o/jtp, scrolling down and clicking on the announcement under the “News” section. The form will be available through Jan. 31.
Delegate Marcus Simon’s Richmond Report
In 2014 when I arrived in Richmond for my first session, I was assigned to two committees: Militia, Police and Public Safety, and the Committee on Science and Technology.
Lane Named New F.C. Fire Marshal
With the departure of Tom Polera, five-year veteran Henry Lane has been named the City of F.C.’s new fire marshal.
Citrus, Syrup & Pecan Fundraiser Returns
The fundraiser will run from Jan. 20 – 25.
Business News & Notes: Casual Pint Now Open
A Falls Church location of the chain The Casual Pint is now open on Route 50.
Shreve Group Announces Coming VDOT Study
The Shreve Road Community Working Group announced that, beginning immediately, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will fund a planning study for Shreve Road.
Guest Commentary: What MLK & His Movement Mean to Me & America
Have we really moved towards fulfilling Martin’s Dream that he so eloquently spoke about on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on that sunny day in August of 1963?