From the Editor,
We commend the Washington Post for its in-depth coverage today of the events at the Falls Church Episcopal during the 1990s involving allegations of sexual abuse by a youth minister. To clarify, It occurred before that congregation chose to leave the denomination and was ultimately compelled to vacate that church property by court order a decade ago. Also, the report upon which today’s Post article is based was covered in depth by the News-Press nine months ago in May 2024.

A Penny for Your Thoughts 6-11-2026
America’s celebration of its 250th anniversary takes as many forms as there are customs and cultures across the 50 states. Parades, fireworks and music are givens for a Semi-quincentennial celebration,



